Convair B-36 Peacemaker: : A Photo Chronicle by Meyers K. Jacobsen (1999, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764309749
ISBN-139780764309748
eBay Product ID (ePID)397219

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Book TitleConvair B-36 Peacemaker: : a Photo Chronicle
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1999
TopicMilitary Science, Military / Aviation
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, History
AuthorMeyers K. Jacobsen
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width11 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-064161
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal623.7/463
SynopsisExplores the history of the Strategic Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the early years of the Cold War. 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., Convair B-36 Peacemaker, A Photo Chronicle explores the history of the Strategic Air Command's 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 America's 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., History of Strategic Air Command's 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 America's 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., History of Strategic Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the early years of the Cold War.
LC Classification NumberUG1242.B6J3424 1999

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    For scale modelers, The Convair B-36 Peacemaker, is one of the info source materials you well want. Lots of great pictures.

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  • B-36 Peacemaker

    If you are a B-36 Peacemaker gourmet or were a crew member/maintenance crewman this is a GREAT book. Photographs are excellent to include data, etc.

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