The goal of the Blackbird program from the beginning was to develop a Mach 3 vehicle that could accomplish high altitude reconnaissance missions.The cold, black, futuristic vehicle accomplished the goal on all counts, and along the way there was also a diversion to make an offensive weapon out of the sleek vehicle. During their development and operational years, various versions of the Black-bird set numerous world altitude and speed records, many of which will probably stand well into the 21st century.Three main Blackbird vehicles, the YF-12, A-12 and SR-71 were developed, with the latter two performing reconnaissance missions in combat situations.The YF-12 was an effort at developing a fighter version of the model, but it did not pass beyond the test flight stage. The huge reconnaissance capabilities of the SR-71 provided support in a number of conflicts.The complete story is told here, along with a selection of rare photographs.

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Product Code:	6043
Author:	Bill Holder
ISBN:	07643 1467 X
Format:	80pp, over 140 colour and b/w photographs, sb.
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Our Price:	£16.95