Boeing B-52GH Stratofortress In Action
Kenneth P. Katz
More than any other weapon system, the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of American military power in the popular imagination. The B-52 was workhorse of the Strategic Air Command in its nuclear deterrent role, the most important mission during the Cold War. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the B-52 has been its longevity. First flown in 1952 and entering operational service with the US Air Force in 1955 Boeing delivered the last new B-52 in 1962. More than 4 decades later, the B-52 remains in front line service, most recently serving in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040! 119 photographs, 113 of which are in color, plus line drawings and five color profiles
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Année:
2007
Editeur::
SquadronSignal Publications
Langue:
english
ISBN 10:
0897475410
ISBN 13:
9780897475419
Collection:
Squadron Signal Color Series 1207
Fichier:
PDF, 13.69 MB
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english, 2007