Description: Stratofortress: The Story of the B-52 (Pen and Sword Large Format Aviation Books) Bowman, Martin W. Product Overview Boeing's mighty B-52 Stratofortress has seen continuous operational service with the United States Air Force since the type was introduced in 1957. The aircraft has been upgraded several times and has assumed many different new roles since it was originally conceived and then provided the key airborne platform for America's strategic nuclear force. It is predicted that it will serve as a front-line aircraft until 2040. Apart from the formidable threat it provided during the long years of the 'Cold War', the aircraft has played a significant part in all US overseas operations since Vietnam. The more recent include Desert Storm in 1991, the Balkan conflict, Afghanistan and the liberation of Iraq. Over 700 were built and around 80 remain in service. This book includes chapters on Concept Requirement, Design and Development, Production, Evolution and Variant Models, Operational Tasking, Operational History (with first-hand accounts from crews), Weapons and Equipment Carried, Flying the Aircraft and Current Service Operations. t will be highly illustrated with many original shots taken aboard B-52s, together with archive material and also color profiles. Read more Details Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation (January 19, 2006) Language : English Hardcover : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 1844152340 ISBN-13 : 46 Item Weight : 1.92 pounds Dimensions : 7 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,997,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #406 in Miniatures #977 in Model Building #3,991 in Military Aviation History (Books) #406 in Miniatures We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 1844152340
ISBN10: 1844152340
ISBN13: 9781844152346
EAN: 0978184415234
MPN: does not apply
Brand: Pen and Sword Aviation
UPC: 978184415234
Book Title: Stratofortress : the Story of the B-52
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited
Item Height: 1 in
Topic: Military / Weapons, Military / Aviation, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year: 2006
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 30.8 Oz
Item Length: 10 in
Author: Martin W. Bowman
Book Series: Pen and Sword Large Format Aviation Bks.
Item Width: 7.2 in
Format: Hardcover
