Storming Intrepid

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There were a great many press officers within the armed forces, NASA, and the educational community who were most kind in providing me with data for this book. The existence of these professionals is a reflection that the free flow of information concerning American military and space affairs is a strength, rather than a weakness, of our society.

I would like to extend my appreciation to Neil and Judy Robinson, and to Don Davison and Lee Dean for their help when this manuscript was in its formative stages, and to Mike Reed and Margie Cruse for their efforts in bringing this project to fruition.

Craig Covault and Bruce Nordwall of Aviation Week were very generous with their time in fielding my questions, and I am grateful to them.

To my agent Jan Miller and my editor Jim Wade, I would like to say I was uncommonly fortunate to be in the hands of such superb professionals.

Tom Clancy and Stephen Coonts were very kind to extend their assistance, and it was most welcome.

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