The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions

By Robert A. Mann

Book Overview

The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It was a crucial... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786417870
• ISBN13: 9780786417872
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 1.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

B-29 superfort

Great book from a very knowledgable author. Good research tool for those looking into family who flew on the B-29. This is not a picture book but full of usefull information on the various b-29 airframes.

The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions

This book is a cross reference for all B-29's produced. Its lists the planes by aircract number and plane artwork and gives the dates of production, where they were assigned and what missions they flew. If you are looking for resources to help you find out what your relatives did in World War II, then this is a great place to start.

Outstanding Resource for WWII enthusiasts

Mr. Mann has, with this superlative, book given me the tool I need I match my extensive B-29 photo collection to the "noseart" and serial numbers. This allows me to identify which B-29 belongs in it's assigned squadron and it's genisis. Invaluable when deciphering cryptic crew and mission reports as to which each Superfortress' role was in WWII, Korea and it's extended service as weather ship and air re-fueling tanker. Thanks, Mr Mann for the thousands of hours of getting it right. Col. Bill Copeland Commemorative Air Force