On a Semi-Related Note for SKYKING...

[kham]

Author Brian Shul on piloting the SR-71

Very nice lecture, this guy defines badass; Vietnam Vet, shootdown survivor, badly burned but recovered after agonizing treatment; eventually regaining flight status, instructor status, and ultimately, flying the most awesome flying machine ever, the SR-71 Blackbird

His book, Sled Driver - if you ever see one, try and grab it; if you see two, call me, I'm interested. The problem is as he says, they are so damn popular, they cost a fortune. Moron I was, almost ordered one in the nineties, but FORGOT
Damn me

[Mynock]

Holy shit you ain't kidding. $470 on Amazon. A framed autographed picture of the guy is only $150.
Yard/Estate sales are a great place to pick up good books cheap. The people trying to get rid of grandpas old junk often have no clue what they have.

[kham]

Some of his stories are dark humor indeed
The General explaining the special mission he wanted him and Walter to fly was hilarious. Especially him raising hand and "um. Uh , General, what if..."