Bloomsbury Lockheed Blackbird: Beyond the Secret Missions Book

Explore the history of the SR-71 Blackbird with this updated account by expert Paul Crickmore. Published by Bloomsbury, this book covers the legendary aircraft that symbolized American technological power during the Cold War. The SR-71 Blackbird is recognized as one of the most elegant and powerful aeroplanes ever designed, though its true purpose was to remain unseen. Using recently declassified information, this volume provides new details on the high-altitude aerial reconnaissance missions that were once kept secret from the public. This updated version of Crickmore's definitive work offers a deeper look into the aircraft's history and the missions it performed while carefully concealed from view.