"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. .

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Sled Driver: Flying the World's Fastest Jet Second Edition

Publisher

Chico, California: MACH 1, Inc.

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0929823087

ISBN 13

9780929823089

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

2nd Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Aviation

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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.

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