Bibliograph

Speed, the life of a test pilot and birth of an American icon, Bob Gilliland and Keith Dunnavant ; foreword by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger

Type

Label

Speed, the life of a test pilot and birth of an American icon, Bob Gilliland and Keith Dunnavant ; foreword by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Speed

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1191237753

Responsibility statement

Bob Gilliland and Keith Dunnavant ; foreword by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger

Sub title

the life of a test pilot and birth of an American icon

Summary

""Speed" depicts the life of Bob Gilliland, an accomplished pilot and principle test pilot for the SR-71 Blackbird, and his journey with this record-breaking aircraft that helped win the Cold War"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Two wars -- Anchors away -- Taking flight -- Two worlds -- The man in the Brooks Brothers suit -- Kelly's masterpiece -- Warning lights -- Out of the shadows

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