Valkyrie: the North American XB-70

"A fascinating insight into one of the Cold War''s most interesting concept aircraft . . . [with] new information, photographs and first-hand accounts." —FlypastDuring the 1950s, plans were being drawn at North American Aviation in Southern California for an incredible Mach-3 strategic bomber. The concept was born as a result of General Curtis LeMay''s desire for a heavy bomber with the weapon loa...