Speed : The Life of a Test Pilot and Birth of an American Icon /

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Speed depicts the life of Bob Gilliland, an accomplished pilot and principle test pilot for the SR-71 Blackbird, and his journey with this record-breaking aircraft that helped win the Cold War.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gilliland, Robert J., 1926-2019, Dunnavant, Keith (Author)
Other Authors: Sullenberger, Chesley, 1951- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Lincoln, Nebraska] : Potomac Books, an imprint of the University of Nebraska Press, [2021]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Gilliland, Robert J., > 1926-2019.
United States. > Air Force > Biography.
SR-71 Blackbird (Jet reconnaissance plane) > History.
Air pilots, Military > Biography.
Test pilots > Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1. Two Wars
  • 2. Anchors Away
  • 3. Taking Flight
  • 4. Two Worlds
  • 5. The Man in the Brooks Brothers Suit
  • 6. Kelly's Masterpiece
  • 7. Warning Lights
  • 8. Out of the Shadows
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • Index

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