Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos | Biography & Memoir

Skunk Works by Ben R. Rich & Leo Janos

Name: Skunk Works by Ben R. Rich & Leo Janos
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SKU: 0316743305
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A Ben R. Rich & Leo Janos Lockheed Aviation History of Stealth Aircraft and Cold War Black Ops

Operating under strict Pentagon secrecy, Lockheed's legendary Skunk Works division produced America's most revolutionary Cold War aircraft, including the U-2 spy plane, the supersonic SR-71 Blackbird, and the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter. Ben R. Rich, former head of the clandestine Burbank unit, collaborates with Leo Janos to detail the breakthrough engineering and black-budget operations behind these iconic warplanes.

Rich details the high-stakes races against impossible deadlines, titanium manufacturing hurdles, radar-evasion physics, and secret Pentagon budget skirmishes that transformed modern military aviation.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Ben R. Rich delivers an insider's account of Cold War aerospace innovation and unorthodox project management. Essential reading for aviation history enthusiasts, military technology buffs, and engineering purists.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Little Brown & Co

Pages: 370

Format: Hardcover

Publication Date: 1994

ISBN: 9780316743303

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