Nasa Northrop T-38, The: Photographic Art from an Astronaut Pilot [Hardcover]

Story Musgrave (Author), Lance Lenehan (Author), Anne Lenehan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 16, 2009

We grew to push the aircraft and ourselves to the edge but never beyond. Like restless folks, we kept raising the bar, decade after decade, we always found another peak to climb.(Story Musgrave). In 1967, Story Musgrave became an astronaut. During his thirty years with NASA, he flew the T-38 supersonic jet, now celebrating fifty years since its creation. This timeless beauty became central to Story s NASA world and to his six space flights, during which he routinely carried a camera to capture its grace and performance. According to Story, the T-38s will continue to maintain the spirit of the organization, the astronauts, and mission control. This stunning collection of private photographs puts you right in the middle of the action. For the space enthusiast and photographer, Story provides a first hand account of the people and planes, giving us a fascinating insight into the culture of the NASA flying world.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 266 pages
• Publisher: Lannistoria; Signed edition (March 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975187325
• ISBN-13: 978-0975187326
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An aeronautic photographic love story, April 11, 2009

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Dave English (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nasa Northrop T-38, The: Photographic Art from an Astronaut Pilot (Hardcover)

There are lots of pretty picture books of airplanes. Many of them are very nice. But this is something more. It's special. This is a long love affair with one beautiful woman, the T-38, photographed over 30 years by NASA legend and six-time Space Shuttle astronaut Story Musgrave. Thirty years gives a whole lot more chances for the perfect picture than any one-day photo-shoot. And Story had the technical skills, the eye, and the passion to capture many stunning moments of magic.

The book is rounded out by some photos of the insides of T-38s, details of when and where all the pictures were taken, the feelings of flying the supersonic NASA corporate jet, and some of its history. It's intimate, like a professional photographer's personal collection of pictures of his girlfriend turned wife taken over 30 loving years. If you've seen the SR-71 books by Brian Shul you know what kind of aeronautical excellence to expect. Can you tell I like the book? I hope this review gives you a good feel of what to expect.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Incredible Book!, August 26, 2010

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This review is from: Nasa Northrop T-38, The: Photographic Art from an Astronaut Pilot (Hardcover)

This collection is a work of art as well as a salute to NASA's T-38 Talon Aircraft. I am a pilot and each page was a jaw dropping experience. Dr, Musgrave has captured, not only in breath-taking photography but also in 'from the heart with love' narrative. As I turned each page, I was in the cockpit, on the flight line and in 'The Cathedral' with him.

If you love photography and/or aviation, this book is inspiring! This little rocket of a plane has been a tireless work horse for NASA and this book is an awesome tribute to that aircraft.

Dr. Musgrave, a true American hero, has again crafted another masterpiece.

Well Done!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you like this plane this is for you, November 7, 2010

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K. webster (NEWBURY PARK, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nasa Northrop T-38, The: Photographic Art from an Astronaut Pilot (Hardcover)

the author is a former space shuttle astronaut, a veteran of six shuttle flights. He has logged 18,000 hours in 160 types of aircraft. His love for flying and the T-38 comes through with his wonderful pictures. Highly recommended.