B-52g/H Stratofortress in Action-Op

By Kenneth P. Katz

Book Overview

More than any other weapon system, the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the embodiment of US military power. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the B-52 has been its longevity. It first flew in 1952 and entered operational service with the US Air Force in 1955. Boeing delivered the last B-52 in 1962. Five decades later, the B-52 remains in front-line service, most recently taking part in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq. Even more amazingly, current plans are for the B-52 to remain in service until 2040. This volume is packed with historical and recent photographs of the B-52, including some that were released by the US Air Force and its contractors just for use in the book. As part of his research, the author flew on a B-52 training mission, and the flight report in this volume is the most detailed description of a B-52 mission ever published.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897476875
• ISBN13: 9780897476874
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: MMD-Squadron Signal
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.9"