Have Blue and the F-117A: Evolution of the Stealth Fighter (Library of Flight) (AIAA Education)

This book was done by two senior members of the AF stealth community, who were given full access to the program's early contractual paperwork, reports, etc. They have done an most admirable job digging the relevant facts out of the paperwork, and making useful comparisons to other programs. Having been a contractor engineering lead on this program for the 4 years the F-117 was truly created (1978-1982) I can testify that it accurately reflects the nature of the program and the important roles of various individuals to the extent that my knowledge permits. The book is intended, however, for professionals in the field, and won't exactly be a thrilling read for those who aren't interested in a lot of programmatic details.

WONDERFUL book and story about the design & development and testing of the "Have Blue" and the F-117A stealth aircraft. A "must have" in any modern aviation library!!

Technically detailed and informative book on Have Blue and Senior Trend programs.

This book while seemingly very dry was actually interesting. I liked that there was a programatics/managerial look at the development of the airplane. There is also lots of development history and stuff.

This book give a very good historical background of one of the most successfull and inovative aerospace programs of the later part of the last decade. For those who are seeking background information of succesfull program management. It's a must read.Thanks to the authors for telling us this great story. Hurray for Skunkworks!