Beyond the Horizon: The Story of Lockheed (Thomas Dunne Book)

Walter J. Boyne, the author of the definitive history of the U.S. Air Force, Beyond the Wild Blue, reveals the people and technology responsible for Lockheed's dramatic growth into one of the most innovative, progressive and successful aerospace firms in the world. Success has not come easy for Lockheed, which struggled just to stay open while weathering the depression and bankruptcy in the 1930s. Over the next six decades their unique corporate culture has enabled the company to thrive despite fierce competition. Making the right choices in leadership and technology at the right time contributed to their success, and here is the inside story of the people responsible for transforming Lockheed into the most profitable, prestigious, and influential company in the aerospace industry.