Skunk Works

Skunk Works, by Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos, is a gripping insider account of Lockheed's secret Advanced Development Projects unit that created some of the most iconic and revolutionary aircraft of the Cold War era. Combining memoir, technical storytelling, and leadership lessons, the book chronicles the development challenges, daring solutions, and uncompromising secrecy behind projects such as the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, and the stealth fighter program, while highlighting the culture of innovation, speed, and resourcefulness that defined the Skunk Works and its legendary leaders.