Really Serious Book Club: Skunk Works by Rich and Janos

Last month the Really Serious Book Club discussed Skunk Works by Rich and Janos, the inside story of the Lockeed Aircraft super-secret division that developed the “Blackbird,” the U-2, Stealth aircraft other engineering and aircraft marvels.
Their struggles with the CIA, Washington and Lockeed management are highlighted, as well as technical and scientific problems that had to be resolved by the motivated and driven team of brilliant engineers. Complex personalities and interactions are revealed; the success and records of the aircraft produced and documented. The meeting was hosted by Norton Schwartz with brownies and coffee served.

—Norton Schwartz