"Marty Shapiro" wrote in message
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"Jay Beckman" wrote in
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That was about the SR-71 wasn't it?

Jay B



Yes. Fascinating book. By chance, I went to the 1998 Stockton Air
Show and Brian Shul was there, autographing copies of his book. It is
very
enjoyable reading! It does not bog down with technical details but really
relays the challenges and joy in flying the "sled". The quote about
Nebraska is one that you don't forget.

--
Marty Shapiro
Silicon Rallye Inc.

The number that blows my mind was the (IIRC) 01:04:58 it took them to cross
the US from west to east on it's "retirement" run.

Now that's "sailin' with the mail."

Jay B