FLYING THE SR-71 BLACKBIRD: In the Cockpit on a Secret Operational Mission

Find out what it took to command the most mind-bending aircraft in aviation history. The SR-71 Blackbird covered the distance from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., in 64 minutes, cruised 16 miles above the earth's surface, and avoided surface to air missiles by simply outrunning them. This work offers a unique perspective from pilots and navigators. Well illustrated, many in color.