Boeing B-52: A documentary history

by Walter J. Boyne

Book Overview

Conceived in 1948, first flown in 1952 and projected still to be in front-line service in the 21st century, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most extraordinary aircraft in history. Here is the book to do justice to the story of the development and operational career of this legendary bomber. The book features a comprehensive history of the development of the U.S. heavy bomber, and intensive discussion of the Boeing B-47 and its effect...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0867205504
• ISBN13: 9780867205503
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Distributed by Science Books International
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.