Convair B-58 Hustler

Автор: Meyers K. Jacobsen
Название: Convair B-36: Comprehensive History of America`s "Big Stick "
ISBN: 0764305301 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764305306
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: Convair B-36: A Comprehensive History of Americas "Big Stick" is a collaborative effort edited and co-authored by Meyers H.Jacobsen exploring the history of one of SACs air giants, the six-engine Convair B-36. From the origins of the use of six engines on bombers from around the world, along with the history and development of SAC and the use of its numbers of B-36s, this book will give the reader a greater amount of information than has ever before been published on the Convair B-36. Included with the technical and historical aspects of the B-36′s use in SAC, are first hand anecdotes and accounts from the men who serviced, flew, and proudly served in SAC under Curtis LeMay. There are also detailed sections on the electronic countermeasures and various armament configurations applied in the B-36, as well as chapters containing information on B-36 attrition, and detailed accounts of the survivors that exist to this day. A wonderful book for aircraft historians, modellers, and SAC enthusiasts.

Автор: Meyers K. Jacobsen
Название: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
ISBN: 0764309749 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780764309748
Издательство: Schiffer
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Описание: Convair B-36 Peacemaker, A Photo Chronicle explores the history of the Strategic Air Commands biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the early years of the Cold War. The six-engined B-36 - later ten engine - was the first intercontinental bomber that could fly across continents, hit its target, and return to base unrefueled - long a dream of air planners. Presented here through the use of historical photographs is the history of this magnificent airplane, from its origin just prior to Americas entry into World War II in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when its last missions were flown. This book will give the reader a concise overview of the story of the Peacemaker in the 1940s-1950s. A serial number listing is included, as well as a list of all ten B-36 bomb wings.