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" This is the true story of Lockheeds' "Skunk Works" division.
It starts with the story of the U-2 spy plane and covers the SR-71 Blackbird, which broke all air speed and height records. It covers in detail the development of stealth technology which even today gives us an extreme advantage in air superiority the world over.
The book also follows the careers of the two men who headed the Skunk Works team. Kelly Johnson and Ben Rich. It tells of the problems this awesome company dealt with due to the secret nature of their business. Imagine having to lose government contracts because you could not use the C.I.A. spy plane jobs on your resume.
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Joseph Kampman, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 20th century
History of military?
Yes
Armed Forces:
- Air Force
Nationality?
- American--General
Subjects of this Historical Account
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Style
How much gore?
- 1 ()
How fast-paced is the book?
- 3 ()
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Book makes you feel...
- in awe
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A significant amount
Length of book
- 300-350 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 3 ()
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Ben Rich & Leo Janos Resident Scholar Profiles
TOP SCHOLAR:
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