Book Review of "SR-71 Revealed" by Richard H. Graham Col. USAR(Ret)

An aircraft that flew faster then a rifle bullet!!!

Indeed a very detailed insights into one the best aircrafts ever to be designed and flown. In terms of uniqueness the aircrafts outperforms all be it the special titanium structure designed to withstand high temperatures of sustained supersonic flights to the very special JP-7 fuel. It was the worlds first stealth aircraft which still holds the all major speed and altitude records for air breathing aircrafts.

Must read for anyone interested in military aviation special built aircrafts or even someone who wants to know about an aircraft that still fill the imagination of the people with wonder

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