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Reddit mentions of From Archangel to Senior Crown: Design and Development of the Blackbird (Library of Flight)
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of From Archangel to Senior Crown: Design and Development of the Blackbird (Library of Flight). Here are the top ones.
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| Height | 9 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 0.72 Pounds |
| Width | 0.75 Inches |
This book is probably the most detailed book I've found. It's got a lot of good details on the program and design of all the different aircraft. It also has a CD with pictures and aircraft manuals.
Since we're on the subject of SR-71 reading material... I give these three my complete and total recommendation.
SR71 Blackbird- Stories, Tales, and Legends by Richard Graham
REALLY good read. Essays and interviews from all kinds of people involved in the program- pilots, RSO, mechanics, crew chiefs, engineers. 11/10 very fun read
Archangel to Senior Crown: Design and Development of the Blackbird by Peter Merlin
More about the technology, history, and politics behind the aircraft. Not as 'fun' as the first one, but very detailed. Also comes with 4gb of manuals for the SR71. Allow me to clarify that, the book comes with a DVD with shitloads of manuals and documents from Lockeed, USAF, NASA, etc. I'd give it a 9/10 based simply on it being a bit dry at times.
Lockeed SR71 Owners Manual by Haynes
Yes, the same company that makes the owners workshop manual for your car... Lots of pictures, detailed diagrams and schematics, very informative. Makes a great bathroom reader. Fun! 10/10