Skunk Works
Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed by Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos. It’s a riveting insider account of the legendary Lockheed Martin division known as Skunk Works, responsible for some of the most groundbreaking aircraft in military history—like the U-2 spy plane, SR-71 Blackbird, and F-117 stealth fighter.
Ben Rich, who succeeded the iconic Kelly Johnson as head of Skunk Works, shares behind-the-scenes stories of innovation, secrecy, and high-stakes engineering during the Cold War. The memoir blends technical insight with personal anecdotes, revealing how a small, agile team defied bureaucracy to push the boundaries of aerospace technology.
If you’re into aviation, military history, or tales of genius under pressure, this book is a high-flying must-read.
First printing
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- Little Brown & Co
- 9780316743303
- January 1, 1994
- Actual Photo
- 370
- L 24.2cm x W 16.2cm x H 3.0cm
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