--- product_id: 88687409 title: "Skunk Works: a Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World" price: "1574629₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/88687409-skunk-works-a-personal-memoir-of-my-years-at-lockheed store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Top 150 in Military & Transportation 4,555+ rave reviews 4 iconic aircraft detailed Skunk Works: a Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World **Price:** 1574629₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✈️ Soar into the secret world of aviation innovation — don’t just read history, live it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Skunk Works: a Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World - **How much does it cost?** 1574629₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/88687409-skunk-works-a-personal-memoir-of-my-years-at-lockheed) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unlock Aviation Secrets:** Dive deep into the design and development of legendary aircraft like the U2 and SR-71 Blackbird. - • **Insider Innovation Story:** Experience the untold challenges and triumphs of the Skunk Works R&D powerhouse. - • **Top-Ranked Military History:** Stand out with a book ranked in the top 150 for Military and Transportation categories. - • **Bureaucracy Meets Brilliance:** Navigate the complex interplay between military branches, CIA, and government oversight. - • **A Must-Have for Aviation Pros:** Join thousands of enthusiasts who rate this memoir 4.7 stars for its rich, authentic insights. ## Overview Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir offers an insider’s look at Lockheed’s legendary R&D unit, revealing the creation of groundbreaking aircraft like the U2, SR-71 Blackbird, and F-117 Nighthawk. With over 4,555 reviews averaging 4.7 stars and top rankings in Military History and Transportation categories, this memoir is essential for professionals and enthusiasts eager to understand the intersection of innovation, bureaucracy, and aerospace excellence. ## Description Back Bay Books Review: Absolutely brilliant - Fascinating story about one of the greatest R&D and Innovation center of the 20th century - The Skunk Works. You will know in detail how the U2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk planes and the D-21 drone was designed, developed, manufactured, tested and flown across the world. You will also get a peak into the bureaucratic hurdles encountered, the bureaucratic support that came on, the difference of opinions between Airforce and Navy and CIA. The different hierarchy of Strategic Air Command and The Tactical Air Command. You will know what it takes to build great planes crisscrossing through all these obstacles, unavoidable bureaucratic paper work, auditors, reviewers and the congress. A must read for any aviation enthusiast! The great Kelly Johnson would have said - "Ben, God dammit! This is one hell of a book - Good job" Review: Military Aviation enthusiasts dream book...!!! - Military Aviation enthusiasts dream book...!!! ## Features - Back Bay Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #92,707 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #133 in Transportation & Automotive (Books) #418 in Military History (Books) #524 in Industries | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,555 Reviews | ## Images ![Skunk Works: a Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed: A Girlhood at the Edge of the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nzweM-6sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely brilliant *by S***A on 13 October 2015* Fascinating story about one of the greatest R&D and Innovation center of the 20th century - The Skunk Works. You will know in detail how the U2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk planes and the D-21 drone was designed, developed, manufactured, tested and flown across the world. You will also get a peak into the bureaucratic hurdles encountered, the bureaucratic support that came on, the difference of opinions between Airforce and Navy and CIA. The different hierarchy of Strategic Air Command and The Tactical Air Command. You will know what it takes to build great planes crisscrossing through all these obstacles, unavoidable bureaucratic paper work, auditors, reviewers and the congress. A must read for any aviation enthusiast! The great Kelly Johnson would have said - "Ben, God dammit! This is one hell of a book - Good job" ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Military Aviation enthusiasts dream book...!!! *by K***R on 12 September 2022* Military Aviation enthusiasts dream book...!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-read for aviation geeks *by H***A on 24 September 2016* A great insight into the construction of some of the most iconic planes created. ## Frequently Bought Together - Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed - Kelly: More Than My Share of It All - The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/88687409-skunk-works-a-personal-memoir-of-my-years-at-lockheed](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/88687409-skunk-works-a-personal-memoir-of-my-years-at-lockheed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*