Flying the worlds fastest aeroplane book by william massa. I met brian at edwards afb open house airshow in october, as we were chatting chuck yeager wa. Illustrated with rare photographs, seen here for the first time, sled driver captures the mystique. But in 1976 it flew faster than anyone has before in a jet. Limited edition is destined to be the classic sr71 blackbird book of all time. Written and beautifully photographed by sr71 pilot brian shul, this remarkable book intimately reveals what it was like to fly the worlds fastest and highest flying jet. American ladies playing a rufty tufty sport seriously on the first page for me. This is an expanded excerpt from brian schul s book sled driver. First edition second printing sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet by brian shul. Rent sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet 2nd edition 9780929823089 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks.
Sled driver centennial of flight limited edition signed. Presented to joe grant while joe was in hospital recovering from a head injury while cutting a tree with a chain saw. He has also released special, revised editions of both sled driver and the untouchables. Flying the worlds fastest aeroplane by shul, brian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Full supports all version of your device, includes pdf, epub and kindle version. Sled driver centennial of flight limited edition brian shul author and sr71 pilot brian shul is taking orders for a limited edition rework of his nowoutofprint first sr71 volume, sled driver. Welcome to gallery one, home of the most sought after book on the legendary sr71 blackbird, sled driver. James brady these are very limited edition, highly sought after books. Sled driver centennial of flight limited edition signed book brian shul sr71. Brian shul sled driver hardback 1st ed midland 1992 vg ebay. I was lucky enough to be handed down a copy that belonged to my grandfather as the book was printed in very limited quantities and is extremely difficult to find. All of us at sled driver productions join the aviation world in mourning the passing of, among other distinctions, lockheed test pilot robert j. Most renters respond to questions in 48 hours or less. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Perhaps it was because of the original photos, or the mystique of the plane it hon. Flying the worlds fastest jet first edition, first printing by shul, brian, ogrady, sheila kathleen isbn. A captivating, first person account by the pilot of the sr71. Sled driver by brian shul 1991, hc, dj first edition 1st printing 1990 fine. The ultimate ground speed check tales from the blackbird.
Details about brian shul sled driver hardback 1st ed midland 1992 vg. Sled driver centennial of flight limited edition signed book. Flying the worlds fastest jet by brian shul online at alibris uk. If you have any questions or issue with your purchase from me for any reason please contact me.
This was the first book to intimately take the reader into the unique world of the blackbird pilot. Sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet 3rd edition by brian shul. Flying the worlds fastest jet brian shul, robert j. You will be proud to own one as it is sure to become a treasured collectors item, to be passed down to future generations of aviation enthusiasts for a long time.
Available only through gallery one, the commemorative edition of sled driver is a fitting and passionate tribute to the most remarkable aircraft of the 20th century. Unfollow sled driver to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Now for the first time, a blackbird pilot shares his unique experience. The untouchables first flight 50th anniversary edition.
Midland and south western railway vol 1hardbackbartholmew1982. Fun would not be the first word i would use to describe flying this plane. Upon request i can send more photos to interested buyers of any page or view. Sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet sr blackbird. Beautifully illustrated in bw and color throughout. But there was one day in our sled experience when we would have to say that it was pure fun to be the fastest guys out there, at least for a. Home sled driver signed by brian shul can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes. I got it new about 25 years ago, it got stored in a box and was forgotten about like new condition. Bob was gracious enough to sign every copy of our long since soldout centennial of flight 2003 edition of sled driver. More by this author available sent airmail at no extra cost. Flying the worlds fastest jet by brian shul goodreads. Brian shul was the first sr71 pilot ever to write about what it was like to fly this exotic aircraft, and coupled with photos from his personal collection, the book. Robert gilliland first man to pilot the sr71 brian shul sr71 pilot and sled driver author walt watson sr71 rso and coauthor of the untouchables ed yeilding sr71 pilot of record breaking flight across america. Small flaw on back side of table of contents page pictured.
Flying the worlds fastest jet by brian shul online at alibris. Read online and download as many books as you like for personal use. He went on to fly the a7d, and was then selected to be a part of the first operational a10 squadron at myrtle beach, sc, where he was on. First, and so far the the only player to successfully build a wide variety of generated shapes using scripts creator of builds that are the most stable in flight, easiest to handle, and highestperforming, and weapons that are by far the most accurate and effective, in the simpleplanes universe. First hand experience told by pilot brian shul is a riveting account of training and flying this marvel. Nicknamed the sled by those few who flew it, the aircraft was. Flying the worlds fastest jet has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Every author hopes that his book is a success, but i could have never predicted the widespread popularity of my first book, sled driver, in 1992.
Flying the worlds fastest aeroplane signed by shul, brian seller 84 charing cross road books published 1991 condition very good condition edition second edition isbn 9780929823089 item price. Flying the worlds fastest jet hardcover apr 1 1994. Air force inventory in 1966, the sr71 was the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft in the world. The authors text gives you an idea of what it is like to fly the worlds fastest jet. A little rubbing wear to base of spine and corners rubbed and pushed, with minor surface handling marks to flyleaf, some surface rubbing to jacket else vg tight and unmarked throughout. Sr71 blackbird each limited edition sled driver personally signed by. Brian shul born 1948 is a vietnam warera attack pilot and a retired major in the united. Sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet signed edition by. Sr blackbird pilot brian shul with his book, sled driver. The sr71 first flew in 1964, so it doesnt have much impressive in the way of computers. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the wright brothers first flight, brian shul presents.
Flying the worlds fastest jet by brian shul, sheila kathleen ogrady and a great selection of similar used, new and collectible. Now for the first time, a blackbird pilot shares his unique experience of what it was like to fly this legend of aviation history. Can somebody explain to me why the book sled driver is. First, and so far the the only player to successfully build a wide variety of generated shapes using scripts creator of builds that are the most stable in flight, easiest to handle, and highestperforming, and weapons that are by far the most accurate and effective, in. Sled driver flying the worlds fastest jet signed edition.
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