Lockheed
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of aviation history, this volume chronicles the remarkable rise of one of America's most iconic aerospace companies, tracing its origins from the pioneering days of early flight through its dominance as a Cold War-era defense contractor. Bill Yenne presents a sweeping narrative of the engineers, visionaries, and test pilots whose ambitions shaped legendary aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning, the SR-71 Blackbird, and the U-2 spy plane. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the text illustrates how Lockheed's relentless drive for innovation repeatedly redefined the boundaries of speed, altitude, and stealth technology. Yenne details the corporate milestones, government contracts, and geopolitical pressures that transformed a small California workshop into a global aerospace giant. A compelling read for aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs alike, Lockheed stands as a definitive tribute to one of the most consequential manufacturers in the history of powered flight.
Author: Bill Yenne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Bison Books
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed work of aviation history, this volume chronicles the remarkable rise of one of America's most iconic aerospace companies, tracing its origins from the pioneering days of early flight through its dominance as a Cold War-era defense contractor. Bill Yenne presents a sweeping narrative of the engineers, visionaries, and test pilots whose ambitions shaped legendary aircraft such as the P-38 Lightning, the SR-71 Blackbird, and the U-2 spy plane. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the text illustrates how Lockheed's relentless drive for innovation repeatedly redefined the boundaries of speed, altitude, and stealth technology. Yenne details the corporate milestones, government contracts, and geopolitical pressures that transformed a small California workshop into a global aerospace giant. A compelling read for aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs alike, Lockheed stands as a definitive tribute to one of the most consequential manufacturers in the history of powered flight.