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The Archangel and the OXCART: The Lockheed A-12 Blackbirds and the Dawn of Mach III Reconnaissance
Jeannette Remak, Joesph Ventolo

Trafford Publishing, 2008

The A-12 Blackbird has long been the source of speculation. Born in secrecy, it represented a massive technological leap at a time when the Cold War was at its most dangerous point. When first flown in April 1962, the A-12 was 20 years ahead of any other jet aircraft. Capable of flight at speeds well over 2,000 mph and altitudes above 90,000 feet, it was an astonishing airplane. Build by ...

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - WarbirdTech Volume 38 (WarbirdTech)

1 review
Jim Upton

Specialty Press, 2004

Great reference on the -104
This book is a great overview of the F-104s history. The author's work at Lockheed put him in a great position to locate several unusual photographs and drawings of the F-104s development. It also gave him access to many personnel at Lockheed who were involved in flight test and other design aspects, whose anecdotes spice up the book. The descriptions of systems are on the short side, but well ...

Lockheed Secret Projects: Inside the Skunk Works (Motorbooks ColorTech)

2 reviews
Dennis R. Jenkins

Zenith Press, 2001

Great Overview
If you want the ultimate (but slightly out of date) book on the Skunk Works, look at the Jay Miller work. However, if you want a good overview that is fairly current, then this is the book for you. It includes data on the UAVs and X-33 that Skunk Works was developing prior to their cancellation. Lots of great photos, mostly in color.

Kelly: More Than My Share of It All

4 reviews
Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson

Smithsonian, 1989

The Human Side of Kelly Johnson
The prior reviewers are right, the book is short on details of the of that flood of technical innovation ( beyond the leading edge of what was thought possible ) that characterized Kelly's work. One only has to walk through the Smithsonian to understand his impact. Not just the advanced design of the SR-71, now older than most of the visitors, but the hushed awe its black hulk imposes of ...

Lockheed C-141 Starlifter - WarbirdTech Volume 39 (WarbirdTech)

2 reviews
Frederick A Johnsen

Specialty Press, 2005

C-141 -- Greatest Airlifter EVER!
This book is full of information any C-141 nut will really appreciate. I was a C-141 pilot when I was in the AF and recognize a number of the names Mr. Johnsen mentions in the book. Though the book is a bit tilted towards the 62nd MAW and McChord experience (where I flew) it does not distract from the story of the C-141! That's the real story of this book and it is a great one. Sadly, ...

Lockheed SR-71 Operations in the Far East (Combat Aircraft)
Paul Crickmore

Osprey Publishing, 2008

Even before the first operational flight of the legendary Lockheed U-2 spy plane, aircraft design genius Kelly Johnson began work with his team at the company's "Skunk Works" plant on the type's replacement. The result was the SR-71. First deployed on March 9, 1968, this tri-sonic 'hotrod' flew its first operational sortie over North Vietnam just 12 days later. On that debut mission, the Blackbird overflew surface-to-air missile sites with ...

Lockheed Blackbirds WarbirdTech Volume 10 (WarbirdTech)

3 reviews
Tony R. Landis, Dennis R. Jenkins

Specialty Press, 2005

Excellent Blackbird family history. Unique information!
Before you say "Oh no, not ANOTHER book on the SR-71" take a look at what Dennis Jenkins has done. He broaches subjects that I've never seen written on the whole Blackbird heritage. Jenkins is careful to cover the A-12, YF-12, M-12, D-21 and SR-71 all in equal detail. Jenkins organizes his book in chronological order as to the development of the various subject aircraft. The first chapter is ...

Ultimate Fighter: Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

2 reviews
Bill Sweetman

Zenith Press, 2004

Great Book, Deep into Details of this new Fighter
We know how to build a stealth fighter. We know how to build a long-range agile fighter. We may even have a good way of building a fighter that can land and take off vertically. But trying to build a fighter that can do all three is very, very difficult." But that's exactly what Lockheed Martin is building in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Perhaps trying to build is a better term. It looked ...

Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of Lockheed

76 reviews
Ben R. Rich, Leo Janos

Back Bay Books, 1996

Facinating!
If you like information on this subject (jets, stealth, SR71)then this book is for you. I couldn't put this book down because I was facinated by the content, engrossed by the narrative, and just totally sucked in. Formerly Top Secret projects and happenings are revealed in such a entertaining and non technical way, that anyone can understand and enjoy this entire book. Also, this book has great ...

The Age of Orion: Lockheed P-3 an Illustrated History (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)

4 reviews
David Reade

Schiffer Publishing, 1998

Navy Nav approved
A friend of mine in the Navy who is now a P3 Navigator loves the book.

Lockheed's SR-71 "Blackbird" Family -A-12, F-12, D-21, SR-71 -Aerofax
James Goodall

Midland, 2003

The Lockheed 'Blackbird' aircraft family is arguably the most famous in the world. Developed for the USAF as reconnaissance aircraft nearly 40 years ago, SR-71s remained the world's fastest and highest-flying production aircraft throughout their operational existence. For the first time, the stories of the development program, the General Dynamics "Kingfish" competition, the M-21 and D-21 effort, the F-12 saga, and the operational history of the ...

Queen of the Skies the Lockheed Constellation
Claude Luisada

Pentland Press (NC), 2005

A revolutionary commercial propeller transport, the Lockheed Constellation burst on the aviation scene in the early 1940s. Unheralded for the most part due to wartime secrecy, it finally entered commercial service in 1946, and promptly set new standards for speed, range, reliability and passenger comfort. The "Connie," as it was affectionately known, pioneered new flight paths in many parts of the globe. Connies ultimately flew ...

Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (AirlinerTech Series, Vol. 8)
Jim Upton

SpecialtyPress, 2001

This new volume describes the turbofan Tri-Star in incredible detail. Safety features and the aircraft's advanced systems are explained and illustrated. AirlinerTech Volume 8.

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Chris Reed

Schiffer Publishing, 2000

Still the largest U.S. military aircraft more than three decades after its first flight, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy remains an integral part of Air Mobility Command into the 21st century. Lockheed C-5 Galaxy chronicles the development and service career of this behemoth of the airways, starting with the early 1960s requirement for a larger airlifter to supplement the C-141A, through Galaxys troubled early history to the types service during the ...

Lockheed-Martin F/A-22 Raptor: Stealth Fighter (Aerofax) (Aerofax)
Jay K. Miller

Midland, 2005

Initially referred to as the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF), the F-22 was designed to meet a USAF requirement for 750 new fighters to replace the F-15 Eagle. Work began in the early 1980s, and competition selection resulted in orders for flying demonstration prototypes of the YF-22 and the Northrop YF-23. The first of two prototypes was flown on 29th September 1990, and extensive testing and evaluation took place during that decade. In 1993 an ...

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works: The Official History
Jay K. Miller

Midland, 1995

The first and only official history of the worlds most famous advanced aircraft design bureau youve been waiting for! In a major pulling back of the veil of secrecy, official histories of such noteworthy products as the U-2, A-12, D-21, SR-71 and F-117 are finally brought to light, authentically described by the company and the men who designed and built them. Lists all production quantities, serial numbers, build numbers, significant ...

Lockheed C-130 Hercules and Its Variants (Schiffer Military History)
Chris Reed

Schiffer Publishing, 1999

Lockheed C-130 Hercules and its Variants chronicles the development and career of the world's predominant military airlifter, from its origins in the depths of the Cold War through the present day. Over 170 photographs, many never before published, show the "Herk" in a variety of roles and paint schemes; coverage includes gunships, electronic warfare and reconniassance models, testbed and special use aircraft, and Navy/Models. Close-up detail ...

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Warbird Tech Volume 36 (WarbirdTech)
Bill Norton

Specialty Press, 2003

The C-5 Galaxy was designed in the mid-1960s to transport vast quantities of material to any part of the globe. The result was the largest aircraft in the world. However, it became a symbol for government excess and production was limited to just 81 machines. Initial operations struggled with frequent breakdowns AND, in an extraordinary move, the gravely under-designed wing was replaced. Even more remarkable was the decision to reopen production ...

Lockheed P-2V Neptune: An Illustrated History
Wayne Mutza

Schiffer Publishing, 2000

This informative and long overdue account provides an extraordinary amount of insight into the Neptune's lengthy history, beginning with its inception during World War II to the present day survivors. Lockheed's Neptune was the first aircraft designed exclusively as an anti-submarine patrol bomber and was progressively developed throughout its operational career. Versatility became a byword as the Neptune's role as the U.S. Navy's premier ...

Lockheed Constellation
Dominique Breffort

Histoire and Collections, 2006

Designed just before World War Two after special requirements from the American tycoon Howard Hughes, the Lockheed Constellation is celebrated today as one of the finest flying machine ever built. As a civilian aircraft, it has been the first airliner able to cross the Atlantic Ocean non stop, but it also has had a respectable military career, thanks to its brilliant characteristics which allowed it to fulfill missions of electronic warfare and ...

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