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Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of Lockheed
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 338.76237460973
EAN: 9780316743006
Edition: 1st Pbk. Ed
ISBN: 0316743003
Label: Back Bay Books
Manufacturer: Back Bay Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: February 01, 1996
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Studio: Back Bay Books
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Rating:  - Great book on a legendary company
This book is based as an (auto)biography of Ben Rich the boss of the legendary Lockheed "Skunkworks". It is a lot more than that however with an overview of secret 'black-ops' of the cold war period. The development of the U2 and SR-71 as well as an in depth introduction to the F117 Stealth fighter make this a must have book for the technophile. But it is more than that, there are great snippets from 'other voices' such as engineers, pilots and even the military have their say about the Skunk works ... Read More
Rating:  - Of its time
This book is very much of its time, and has to be regarded as such. I was forced to read this for work by an over zealous client. I gritted my teeth to the end. Yes, on one level it is fascinating as a piece of history. Even I quite enjoyed the history of the U2 and Blackbird, which I vaguely remember from newspapers in my youth. But as a chronicle of social mores, it made my toes curl. Unfortunately, as a female of mid years clinging to the corporate ladder, I still remember when the kind of ... Read More
Rating:  - Facinating!
If you like information on this subject (jets, stealth, SR71)then this book is for you. I couldn't put this book down because I was facinated by the content, engrossed by the narrative, and just totally sucked in. Formerly Top Secret projects and happenings are revealed in such a entertaining and non technical way, that anyone can understand and enjoy this entire book. Also, this book has great insights into innovation and business management. I really think this is the best book I've ever read, and ... Read More
Rating: - Heroism, Best Found in Real Life!
Why can't Hollywood make a movie out of this? Wait, I take it back. They'd probably turn the Rich and Kelly relationship into an affair, and throw in some cliche ridiculousness about how white, rich guys are evil.
That being said, WHAT A GREAT BOOK! This is wonderful tale of how a group of men with wonderful leadership did what it took to be the best while ignoring all the bureaucratic roadblocks. They really show what it takes to be on the cutting edge. On time, below budget, and meeting ... Read More
Rating: - What A Great Book !
You can't put this book down ... one of those ones that you end up reading until 3am.
You can see by the way this book was written i.e. logical, pragmatic, practical, humourous ... what the inhabitants of the skunkworks are really like, and why the organisation was/is so effective.
Thoroughly recommend this book to anyone.
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