SR-71 Revealed: The Inside Story (Paperback)

by Richard H. Graham (Author) "My fascination with the SR-71 first began when President Johnson announced the presence of Lockheed's YF-12 on 29 February 1964..." (more)
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Put your pressure suit on and strap yourself in for a Mach 3 ride! Former SR-71 Wing Commander Rich Graham tells the amazing inside story of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Graham provides a detailed look at the entire SR-71 story beginning with his application to be an SR pilot through commanding an entire wing.

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Product Details Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Zenith Press (July 7, 1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0760301220 ISBN-13: 978-0760301227 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #47 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Aerospace #49 in  Books > History > Military > Weapons & Warfare #53 in  Books > Nonfiction > Transportation > Aviation

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars As much of the amazing story as we will probably ever know, November 17, 2001 By  David Traill (Stuart, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       For those who have never heard of the plane, this book would be merely interesting. To those with a healthy respect of the plane, its crews, and its mission, Col. Graham has written the book that beats all. This effort clearly covers the devlopment of the plane and its daily operations, all of which were cloaked in the highest secrecy of the Cold War. Graham, involved with the plane for most of his career, has a unique persepctive, and takes his reader through "the way it was." I really loved this book and the stories involved. Thanks to the types of missions flown, it will be years before the full story come sout, but until then, read this book. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Information regarding the SR-71 program, September 17, 2000 By  "rhcentcom" (Dawson Creek) - See all my reviews Col Graham has written an informative book about the SR-71: the plane, the program and the pilots. He wrote with passion, even though some of the prose is formless. The chapter about the technical aspects of the SR-71 is the most detailed I have ever seen. The book begins with a introduction to the selection and training of crews, follwed with technical info on the plane and subsystems. The book finished with a detailed narrative of a typical SR mission. The book is littered with snippets about the SR-71 and its crews. The book closes with an account of the termination of the SR-71 program. Some of the arguments are not coherant, and are overly critical of SR opponants, but the main thrust is the SR-71 filled a niche that no other recon platform could. Col Graham notes that if the SR had been flying during the Gulf War, it would still be flying today. This shows the real value of the SR-71. It is most useful in times of crisis. If you are not an SR fan, this book will make you long to be a "Habu". Overall I enjoyed this book, although some of the tales of Air Force days of old could have been left out. Good work Colonel! 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Technical and Historical Aspects of the Plane, March 29, 2001 By  Naveed Nooruddin (Wichita, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews Wow is one of the many words that describe this book. It is a memoirs of the SR-71, told in a story-telling manner which won't allow you to put the book down. The level of detail Col. Graham goes into is spectacular. He tells of others many experiences of the SR-71 as well as his own. Like when traveling at mach 3, how a sunset would rise and when they slowed down it would set again. It makes one realize that the SR-71 is the Icon of American ingenuity as well as military might.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Skunk Work's Masterpiece Surrounded by an aura of mystery, and yet to be know capabilities,the Blackbird stands as a warbird of almost mithological stature, but there was something missing in the... Read more Published 7 months ago by Bertah Elena Delgado Salinas 5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to know about something always ask an expert! In life, if you need information, or want to know honest and real information on something, then ask an expert. Read more Published 13 months ago by John Freedman 2.0 out of 5 stars SR-71 Politics Revealed This author had an agenda, and he doesn't hide it. It seems he wrote the whole book just to fill for the later chapters where he puts forward his agenda and whines on how the... Read more Published 14 months ago by Kristoffon 3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better While I recognize that the author has an unparalleled authority to write about the SR-71 he is a total amateur when it comes to writing a book. Read more Published 20 months ago by Mr. Aa Whatley 5.0 out of 5 stars SR-71 REVEALED - The Inside Story Wow! Now this is what I'm talking about! You don't know anything about the SR-71 program unless you flew the plane, served in the units, or read this book! Read more Published on September 20, 2006 by Peter Cseke Jr. 4.0 out of 5 stars SR-71 Revealed Appears to be Very Factual- My information was from a little bit earlier period, 1975 to 1980. I Recognized and remembered many of the people right away. Read more Published on September 4, 2001 by Robert M Davison 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book !!! Having been to many of the places noted in the book and having followed the SR-71 from it's earlist days as a U.S.A. Read more Published on June 7, 2001 by Samuel L. Russell,Jr 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best ever written about this fabulous jet! A terrific book for anyone interested in the most facinating aircraft ever flown, but a must for those who have had the honor of being associated with the mission. Read more Published on September 13, 1999 by Lora L. Wilson 5.0 out of 5 stars All about one of the world's most amazing aircraft After reading this book, you wonder why the SR-71 program was ever discontinued. Author Richard Graham, a retired USAF officer and former pilot of the SR-71, not only packs this... Read more Published on December 26, 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars ACCURATE AND INDEPTH HISTORY OF PLANE AND ITS PEOPLE I WORKED WITH THIS PLANE UNTIL ITS RETIREMENT AND KNOW COL. GRAHAM. THIS BOOK TELLS IT LIKE IT WAS AND IS TRULY A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE SR71 BLACKBIRD. Read more Published on March 2, 1998 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press (July 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760301220
• ISBN-13: 978-0760301227
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,729 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #47 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering > Aerospace
  #49 in	Books > History > Military > Weapons & Warfare
  #53 in	Books > Nonfiction > Transportation > Aviation

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As much of the amazing story as we will probably ever know, November 17, 2001

By	David Traill (Stuart, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those who have never heard of the plane, this book would be merely interesting. To those with a healthy respect of the plane, its crews, and its mission, Col. Graham has written the book that beats all. This effort clearly covers the devlopment of the plane and its daily operations, all of which were cloaked in the highest secrecy of the Cold War. Graham, involved with the plane for most of his career, has a unique persepctive, and takes his reader through "the way it was."
I really loved this book and the stories involved. Thanks to the types of missions flown, it will be years before the full story come sout, but until then, read this book.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Information regarding the SR-71 program, September 17, 2000

By	"rhcentcom" (Dawson Creek) - See all my reviews

Col Graham has written an informative book about the SR-71: the plane, the program and the pilots. He wrote with passion, even though some of the prose is formless. The chapter about the technical aspects of the SR-71 is the most detailed I have ever seen. The book begins with a introduction to the selection and training of crews, follwed with technical info on the plane and subsystems. The book finished with a detailed narrative of a typical SR mission. The book is littered with snippets about the SR-71 and its crews. The book closes with an account of the termination of the SR-71 program. Some of the arguments are not coherant, and are overly critical of SR opponants, but the main thrust is the SR-71 filled a niche that no other recon platform could. Col Graham notes that if the SR had been flying during the Gulf War, it would still be flying today. This shows the real value of the SR-71. It is most useful in times of crisis. If you are not an SR fan, this book will make you long to be a "Habu". Overall I enjoyed this book, although some of the tales of Air Force days of old could have been left out. Good work Colonel!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Technical and Historical Aspects of the Plane, March 29, 2001

By	Naveed Nooruddin (Wichita, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews

Wow is one of the many words that describe this book. It is a memoirs of the SR-71, told in a story-telling manner which won't allow you to put the book down. The level of detail Col. Graham goes into is spectacular. He tells of others many experiences of the SR-71 as well as his own. Like when traveling at mach 3, how a sunset would rise and when they slowed down it would set again. It makes one realize that the SR-71 is the Icon of American ingenuity as well as military might.