Stone, Steve
Blackbird Wrath: Cold War Spylanes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781517236014
- author:
- Stone, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 126
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), History, Military History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The U-2: A Blueprint for Speed and Stealth. In the 1950s, the Cold War drove military innovation, with the need to spy on Soviet Bloc countries leading to the development of cutting-edge aircraft. Kelly Johnson and Lockheed Skunk works pushed the boundaries of technology, creating planes that would fly faster and higher than anything seen before. One such aircraft was the U-2, a secret project that would go on to influence modern aviation. The story behind the U-2 is one of innovation and secrecy, with the creation of Area 51 providing a testing ground for these revolutionary aircraft. The U-2's design has stood the test of time, with some variants still in service today. This book tells the true story of this iconic aircraft and its impact on modern aviation. With detailed accounts of the U-2's development and history, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in military history, aviation, or the Cold War era.
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