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Have Blue and the F-117A: Evolution of the "Stealth Fighter" (AIAA Education)

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The book gives you insight straight from the engineers that worked on the prodject. A must for anyone who is interested in the story and development of the F-117A

This book was done by two senior members of the AF stealth community, who were given full access to the program's early contractual paperwork, reports, etc. They have done an most admirable job digging the relevant facts out of the paperwork, and making useful comparisons to other programs. Having been a contractor engineering lead on this program for the 4 years the F-117 was truly created (1978-1982) I can testify that it accurately reflects the nature of the program and the important roles of various individuals to the extent that my knowledge permits. The book is intended, however, for professionals in the field, and won't exactly be a thrilling read for those who aren't interested in a lot of programmatic details.

This book while seemingly very dry was actually interesting. I liked that there was a programatics/managerial look at the development of the airplane. There is also lots of development history and stuff.