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An insider's story of Lockheed's Skunk Works, the supersecret facility that developed the U-2 American spy plane and other high-technology aircraft, follows the period of the author's career from 1975 to 1990. Reprint. NYT. .
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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 complete impunity, collecting the detailed intelligence that led directly to the end of the siege of Khe Sanh in the process.

Thereafter, the SR-71 roamed freely over areas previously denied to the vulnerable U-2, capturing photographic, radar and electronic intelligence. This book examines the immense impact this revolutionary aircraft had, not only on North Vietnam but during the Cold War as a whole, gathering information about the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet based in Vladivostok as well as the port's defenses, monitoring the actions of North Korea and flying four 11-hour, non-stop sorties into the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War in the late 1980s.

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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's famous "Skunk Works," this fastest and highest flying Blackbird proved its worth during test flights from Area 51, the famous "remote base in the Nevada desert." In less than 10 years, the A-12 spawned a new class of Mach III manned aircraft that remains unequaled by any known operational jets flying today. Until 2001, little was known about the A-12 because its missions were shrouded in CIA secrecy while, on the other hand, the Air Force's SR-71, although slightly larger and slower, garnered most of the publicity.

The authors began to set the record straight about the A-12 in 2001 with the publication of A-12 Blackbird: Declassified. With this book, The Archangel and the OXCART: The Lockeed A-12 Blackbirds and the Dawn of Mach III Reconnaissance, we hope to bring the Blackbird story up to date with new details revealed by recent CIA declassifications of once very secret information. Once secret missions have come now to light, which has allowed us to clarify and even correct major errors in the historical record..
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The Age of Orion is the first book devoted solely to the development and operational use of the illustrious USN maritime patrol and anti-submarine hunting aircraft the Lockheed P-3 Orion. David Reade details for the first time the complete history and walks you through all the different models, versions and variants. The book authoritatively establishes the Orions different configurations, roles and missions it performs, as well as describes its endless array of capabilities currently and into the future. Besides chronicling all of its international operators, and their future upgrade programs, The Age of Orion contains comprehensive and informative appendices, charts, graphs, and impressive illustrated Bureau Number Aircraft Location listing of every P-3 Orion in the world this list is packed with additional historical data on any particular P-3 Orion. Over 280 color photographs illustrate all of the various U.S. Navy and foreign markings during the aircrafts thirty-plus year history..
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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 sub-hunter greatly expanded. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, the venerable Neptune proved highly adaptable to nearly any mission. More than 1,000 examples were built, many of which thrive today as fire bombers and warbirds. Presented here for the first time are the many fascinating details describing Neptune service with non-U.S. air arms, and obscure operations to include gunships, U.S. Army variants, and CIA operations. Clearly evident is the in-depth research that makes this extensive volume accurate, detailed and redable. Complete with serial and bureau numbers lists that correspond to its many assignments, plus many rare photographs, this comprehensive history does justice to the legendary Neptune. Wayne Mutza is also the author of Grumman Albatross: A History of the Legendary Seaplane(available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.)..
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