Fs sled driver and the untouchables, by brian shul. The speed check story is directly lifted from its pages. The untouchables gives one the insight into the sr 71 s missions. I have two other books on this subject which are also excellent and feel the trio gives a great overview of this stunning example of engineering. My local used book store would likely pay a decent amount for them, then charge a huge fortune. There were a lot of things we couldnt do in an sr71 blackbird the air forcenasa super fast, highest flying reconnaissance jet, nicknamed, the sled, but we were the fastest guys on the block and loved reminding our fellow aviators of this fact. It, also, gives the information as to the people who were instrumental in the production of this super secret aircraft. He gives insights to the sr71s performance that i never knew. Buy a cheap copy of the untouchables book by brian shul. Search the internet thoroughly before making a request, but if there is something you cannot find elsewhere then ask and you shall receive. Literally could not put this book down and recommend it to anyone who has any feeling for the sr71 blackbird. What a man to recover from a crash in vietnam to be told hed never fly again and make the sr71 program is some achievement.
Another excellent book discussing the sr71 mission over libya in april 1986 when f111. The aircraft was capable of reaching speeds and altitudes that were previously unheard of, and to many aeroplane enthusiasts, she became the ultimate flying machine. For over 23 years, the sr 71s gathered highly classified intelligence around the world for the president of the united states, the central intelligence agency, the national security agency, the pentagon and other governmental agencies, allowing them to make crucial political and military decisions during the cold war. The other books id recommend are the haynes manual isbn 9780857331564 and rich grahams sr71, the complete illustrated history of the blackbird isbn 9780760343272. I found this unedited video on my hard drive and decided to make it complete, its recorded at the same time as the sultans of swing cover. I have been requested to include recollections from various personnel that have either worked on the sr71 or have been closely associated with the program through support operations. An insight into the best years of america aviation. But id rather they go to redditors i know will enjoy them.
The untouchables mission accomplished twentieth anniversary. The sr 71 blackbird was the worlds fastest and highest flying jet aircraft. Surviving, he returned to full flight status, flying the sr71 blackbird. Written by the author of the sled, this is another interesting look at the sr71 blackbird. Album, a album, a day to remember, a flash flood of colour, a hard days night album, a little bit longer, a lot like birds, a new.
The untouchables is an autobiographical memoir by eliot ness cowritten with oscar fraley, published in 1957. Johnson announced that the united states had completed the building of a new supersonic jet the sr71. The other books id recommend are the haynes manual isbn 9780857331564 and rich grahams sr71, the complete illustrated history of the blackbird. Sr 71 right now drum cover by daniel adolfsson youtube. The book deals with the experiences of eliot ness, a federal agent in the bureau of prohibition, as he fights crime in chicago in the late 1920s and early 1930s with the help of a special team of agents handpicked for their incorruptibility, nicknamed the untouchables.
Recollections from the past guest book entrys for 2007. One thing the book doesnt touch on in great detail is the extraordinary journey shul himself. Lovely dark techno stuff and even an experimental track. Heres why, in 1986, gaddafis sams couldnt touch americas sr. Major shul completed a 20year career in the air force.