2015, ISBN: 9781478907183

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is ''a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real'' (New York Times Book Review). From the developme… Mehr…

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is ''a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real'' (New York Times Book Review). From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from Air Force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the twentieth century. ''Thoroughly engrossing.'' --Los Angeles Times Book Review, This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is ''a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real'' (New York Times Book Review).From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds.Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from Air Force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the twentieth century.''Thoroughly engrossing.'' --Los Angeles Times Book Review Inhoud: Taal: Engels; Bindwijze: Luisterboek; Verschijningsdatum: juli 2015; Afmetingen: 17,1 x 15,9 x 2,5 cm; Speelduur: 12:08:32; Illustraties: Met illustraties; Betrokkenen: Auteur: Ben R. Rich | Leo Janos; Co-auteur: Leo Janos; Uitgever: Little Brown UK; EAN: Overige kenmerken: Gewicht: 176 g; Verpakking breedte: 168 mm; Verpakking hoogte: 30 mm; Verpakking lengte: 150 mm; Engels | Luisterboek | 9781478907183 | Speelduur: 12:08:32, Boeken, Biografieën & Waargebeurd, Geschiedenis, Oorlogen, Managementboeken, Ondernemerschap, Maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen, Little Brown UK<

ISBN: 9781478907183

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development… Mehr…

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from Air Force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the twentieth century. "Thoroughly engrossing." -Los Angeles Times Book Review Media > Books<

ISBN: 9781478907183

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development… Mehr…

This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air This classic history of America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies is "a gripping technothriller in which the technology is real" (New York Times Book Review). From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of cold war confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from Air Force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the twentieth century. "Thoroughly engrossing." -Los Angeles Times Book Review<

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From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America´s high-stakes quest to dominate the skies. Skunk Works is the true story of America´s mo… Mehr…

From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America´s high-stakes quest to dominate the skies. Skunk Works is the true story of America´s most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation´s brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed´s legendary Skunk Works is a drama of Cold War confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from air force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the 20th century. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. 1. Language: English. Narrator: Pete Larkin. Audio sample: http://samples.audible.de/bk/hach/002163/bk_hach_002163_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax. From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America´s high-stakes quest to dominate the skies.... English - Science & Technology, Hachette Audio<

EAN: 9781478907183

From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies. Skunk Works is the true story of America's mo… Mehr…

From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies. Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation. As recounted by Ben Rich, the operation's brilliant boss for nearly two decades, the chronicle of Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works is a drama of Cold War confrontations and Gulf War air combat, of extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement against fantastic odds. Here are up-close portraits of the maverick band of scientists and engineers who made the Skunk Works so renowned. Filled with telling personal anecdotes and high adventure, with narratives from the CIA and from air force pilots who flew the many classified, risky missions, this book is a riveting portrait of the most spectacular aviation triumphs of the 20th century. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Pete Larkin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hach/002163/bk_hach_002163_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax. English - Science & Technology, Hachette Audio<