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Published by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC, 2006
ISBN 10: 0810955350ISBN 13: 9780810955356
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Printing. Published in association with Abrams, New York City an imprint of Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Published by Smitrhsonian + Abrams, 2006
ISBN 10: 0810955350ISBN 13: 9780810955356
Seller: THE OLD LIBRARY SHOP, Bethlehem, PA, U.S.A.
Book
Hard Cover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. 1st ptg. 154 pages. 10.25" tall; 144pp including bibliography & index; color il'd cover; color & b/w photos & ils; color il'd dust jacket is in new clear protective mylar. Hardcover (dj).
Published by Harry N Abrams, New York, 2006
ISBN 10: 0810955350ISBN 13: 9780810955356
Seller: The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
1st Printing. Hardbound 10.5 inches tall by 8 inches wide 144 pages. Appendices, notes, glossary, index. Pale blue endpapers. Description: Well illustrated in color and black and white. The publisher's blurb reads: ''This tells the story behind the endeavor to fly supersonically and the legends of aviation -- both the people and aircraft -- that made it possible This presents an insiders view of one of the most significant achievements of the twentieth century. The book describes the many unknowns of supersonic flight at the time -- creating an aircraft that could withstand such high speeds without breaking apart and developing a propulsion system that would not explode. Thanks to a remarkable collaboration among the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (the precursor to NASA), the military, and the remanufactures of the aircraft and engine, these problems were overcome. World Wart II and the Cold War that followed made controllable, reliable high-performance aircraft a necessity, and the success of program was considered imperative to the security of the United States. The sense of urgency was pervasive during this period.'' BINDING/CONDITION: pictorial boards (panoramic scene of a cockpit); a Very Good book, with a Very Good dust jacket; publisher's price on the jacket flap is intact. ISBN: 0-8109-5535-0.