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Speed: The Life of a Test Pilot and Birth of an American Icon - Gilliland, Bob (
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Gilliland, Bob
- ISBN
- 9781640122680
- Book Title
- Speed : the Life of a Test Pilot and Birth of an American Icon
- Item Length
- 9.1in
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, History
- Topic
- Military Science, Military / Aviation, Military
- Item Width
- 7.2in
- Item Weight
- 20.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Potomac Books, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1640122680
ISBN-13
9781640122680
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13050389305
Product Key Features
Book Title
Speed : the Life of a Test Pilot and Birth of an American Icon
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Military Science, Military / Aviation, Military
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Technology & Engineering, History
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
20.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ug626.2.G534a3 2021
Reviews
"Bob had an exemplary military career and was a consummate test pilot. . . . He didn't just pave the way for future test pilots; he trailblazed new roads courageously, safely, and without a scratch. Bob was truly a hero's hero."--Dick Rutan, co-pilot of the Voyager aircraft, "I wholeheartedly recommend this book! It gives great insight into the story of one of America's greatest test pilots and his crucial work in making the Blackbird program successful."--Ed Yeilding, SR-71 pilot, Smithsonian flight speed record holder, "Super read! There exists a Circle of Aviators, all truly great ones. Bob Gilliland remains the highest, the fastest, and most respected."--Dan Pedersen, founder of the U.S. Navy's Top Gun program, "Bob had an exemplary military career and was a consummate test pilot. . . . He didn't just pave the way for future test pilots; he trailblazed new roads courageously, safely, and without a scratch. Bob was truly a hero's hero."--Dick Rutan, commander, Rutan Voyager, "This fascinating book puts you in the cockpit with Bob Gilliland."--Jim Lovell, astronaut and commander of Apollo 13, "Bob Gilliland spent his entire career pushing life's boundaries. In Speed we see him play a pivotal role as the SR-71 Blackbird dramatically extended the aviation frontier. You'll love this thrill ride into the life of a legendary test pilot. This book brings you so close to the action that you can feel the excitement and smell the jet fuel."--Gen. Steve Ritchie, the only U.S. Air Force fighter pilot ace of the Vietnam War
Table of Content
List of Illustrations Foreword by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger 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
Lccn
2020-044096
Dewey Decimal
358.40092
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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