Items related to Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Synopsis
No aircraft ever captured the curiosity & fascination of the public like the SR-71 Blackbird. Nicknamed "The Sled" by those few who flew it, the aircraft was shrouded in secrecy from its inception. Entering the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1966, the SR-71 was the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft in the world. Now for the first time, a Blackbird pilot shares his unique experience of what it was like to fly this legend of aviation history. Through the words & photographs of retired Major Brian Shul, we enter the world of the "Sled Driver." Major Shul gives us insight on all phases of flying, including the humbling experience of simulator training, the physiological stresses of wearing a space suit for long hours, & the intensity & magic of flying 80,000 feet above the Earth's surface at 2000 miles per hour. "Sled Driver" takes the reader through riveting accounts of the rigors of initial training, the gamut of emotions experienced while flying over hostile territory, & the sheer joy of displaying the jet at some of the world's largest airshows. Illustrated with rare photographs, seen here for the first time, "Sled Driver" captures the mystique & magnificence of this most unique of all aircraft.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Stock Image
Sled Driver : Flying the Worlds Fastest Jet
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Signs of wear and consistent use. Seller Inventory # 3IILWF0002CH_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver : Flying the Worlds Fastest Jet
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Seller Inventory # 3IIT03000GN8_ns
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Sled Driver : Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Small tear to rear of dust jacket, now wrapped in protective sleeve. No marks to text. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 2.75. Seller Inventory # 1567230383
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Sled Driver : Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Revised edition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light foxing visible across page block edges. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine strip. Dust jacket wrapped in protective mylar sleeve. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 2.75. Seller Inventory # 1866588024
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Sled Driver : Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Published by
Lickle Pub Inc, 1994
ISBN 10: 0929823087
ISBN 13: 9780929823089
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First edition THUS. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. First printing of the third edition. Boards slightly bowed, betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 2.75. Seller Inventory # 1565563973
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_444110644
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Published by
MacH 1, Inc., 1991
ISBN 10: 0929823087
ISBN 13: 9780929823089
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Inside the Covers, Lancaster, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third Edition; First Printing. Third edition, first printing. Hard cover published by MACH 1 in 1991. Corners of covers and ends of spine have rubbing, and upper corners are slightly bumped, with some wrinkling. Book is in very good condition. Dust jacket has some wear at upper back corner, some wrinkling at top of spine, and is in very good condition. 4to, 150 pages, 2.4 lb.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 150 pages. Seller Inventory # OVS159292
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet Second Edition
Published by
Chico, California: MACH 1, Inc., 1991
ISBN 10: 0929823087
ISBN 13: 9780929823089
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Time Tested Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. "Second Edition" stated on front panel of dust jacket and title page. "First printing, 1991" stated on copyright page. Near fine plus, if not fine 151 page hardback in near fine plus, if not fine unpriced, unclipped dust jacket. Only trivial signs of age/wear/previous use to book and dust jacket: primarily to rear panel of dust jacket. . Seller Inventory # 107717
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Seller: Lost Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hard cover. 2nd ed. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 151 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Good in good dust jacket. Moderate shelf wear to jacket, now in mylar. Light impression marks/creases on pages from handling. Text unmarked. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0016513
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sled Driver : Flying the World's Fastest Jet
Seller: DeckleEdge LLC, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # Shelfdream0929823087
Quantity: 1 available