Author: Kenneth 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 a 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 service and is expected to stay in service until 2040!
Format: Softbound
Pages: 60
Length: 11w x 8.25h
ISBN-13: 9780897475419
ISBN: 0897475410
Catalog ID: 146783