Lockheed SR-71 Operations in Europe and the Middle East (Osprey Combat Aircraft 80)

Paul Crickmore

ISBN 10: 1846034183 / ISBN 13: 9781846034183

Published by Osprey Publishing, Botley, Oxford., 2009

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96 pages. 315g. Card covers FINE. Illustrated with colour and B/W photographs and colour profiles for the modeller.

Seller Inventory # 026214

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lockheed SR-71 Operations in Europe and the Middle East (Osprey Combat Aircraft 80)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Botley, Oxford.
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846034183
• ISBN 13: 9781846034183
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

An icon of American military might during the Cold War, the Lockheed SR-71 was a major weapon in the Cold War against the USSR.

About the Author

During his time as an air traffic controller at the London Air Traffic Control Centre, Paul Crickmore gained a unique introduction into SR-71 operations from RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk. Teaming up with Osprey, he produced the first detailed book ever to be published on the subject. In 1990 following the initial shut down of SR-71 operations, Crickmore produced an even more detailed book, Lockheed SR-71 The Secret Missions Exposed, the standard reference work on the subject. The work was acclaimed by both the aviation press, Ben Rich (late president of the Skunk Works) and the crews that flew the SR-71. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, and since he graduated with honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.