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Here is a list of books covering the
USAF 's Oldest bomber in the Air Force inventory. The B-52 Stratofortress
has been in service for over 40 years. The electronics have been
upgraded, there have been other modifications but the basic aircraft has
never been changed. Yet, the B-52 Stratofortress is still in front line service.
One day I went to Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento and took a close look at
the SAC B-52's. The interesting thing that I noticed is that the fuselage,
just forward of the wing, was wrinkled with about twelve inch high waves in the
skin. To me this was incredible, but after talking to a B-52 pilot, he
told me that when the wings have a load on them all of the wrinkles come out.
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Flying from the Black Hole: The B-52 Navigator-bombardiers of Vietnam
Product Description
U.S. Air Force navigators and bombardiers have long labored under the shadow of
pilots, their contributions misunderstood or simply unknown to the public. This
was especially the case with the B-52 non-pilot aircrews in the Vietnam War.
Yet, without them, it would have been impossible to execute nuclear war strike
plans or fly conventional bombing sorties. With this book, one of their own
reveals who these men were and what they did down in the Black Hole of the B-52
bomber. It is the only work to detail the B-52 air war in Vietnam from the
perspective of a navigator-bombardier. The book's opening thrusts the reader
into the thick of the war's climactic 1972 Hanoi Christmas bombing, an operation
so poorly planned that it nearly became a disaster of epic proportions. The
author then offers a history of the development of bombing techniques and the
evolution of bomber aircraft, focusing on the Vietnam-era B-52. Final chapters
return readers to the eleven-day Christmas War over Hanoi and Haiphong for an
insider's view of that defining battle, described by the author as the last
massed, heavy bomber raid the world will ever see. The author brings the book to
a close with a discussion of the B-52 and its capabilities in the twenty-first
century.
About the Author
Robert O. Harder, an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer from 1966 to 1970,
served in the Strategic Air Command and flew 145 combat missions during the
Vietnam War as a B-52D navigator-bombardier. He later became a commercial pilot
and certificated flight instructor. Now a retired chain retail executive, he
lives in Chicago
ISBN-10: 1591143594 $23.07
Wilson. This book looks at the three major western bombers of the
Cold War era - the Avro Vulcan, Boeing B-47 Stratojet and Boeing
B-52 Stratofortress. Each one played a significant role in the "cat
and mouse" nuclear deterrent age while two of them went on to achieve
battle honors in more conventional conflicts. Only the seemingly
ageless B-52 remains in service today. 160 pgs., 230 color and B&W
photos plus 3-views and color profiles. 8 ¼" x 10 ¾", sfbd.
50 Aircraft that Changed the World
Hardbound Book Dick & Patterson. This wonderfully illustrated book
presents a close-up survey of 50 of the most remarkable and influential
aircraft in history, including the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, the Sopwith
Camel, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega, the Bf 109, the Boeing B-17, the De
Havilland Mosquito, Howard Hughes' Lockheed Constellation, the Concorde, the
Learjet, the B-52 and many others! 208 pages, 300 color and B&W photographs,
11¼"x 11¼", hardcover.
#0020986
The B-52s, B-1s and B-2s of Air Combat Command Logan. The U.S. is
the only country in the world that is able to project power rapidly, precisely,
and globally anywhere in the world. Its triad of bombers can provide
both nuclear and conventional deterrent operations. Photos and history
that also includes an in-depth look at the weapons, including the
smart bombs and laser-guided weapons used in the Gulf War and Middle
East. 256 pgs., 780 color photos, 40 line drawings, 8½"x 11",
hdbd.
B-52
Strato Fortress at War J. Ethell, J. Christy
Hardcover
Published 1984
This title is currently out of stock. However, you can order it
used now.
B
-52 Stratofortress :
Boeing's Cold War Warrior
Robert F. Dorr, Lindsay Peacock
Hardcover
Published 1995
Book Description
From its inception at the dawn of the Cold War through its testing
over Southeast Asia and its extensive role in the Gulf War, the B-52 has
remained a steadfast bombing and reconnaissance platform. Complete development,
deployment and squadron histories, full technical specifications,
and never-before-published photographs make this the most thorough book
on the United States Air Force's premier combat aircraft.
Tradition returns the cartoons and sexy ladies with names like "Memphis
Belle" and "Maid in the USA" to the nose art on the B-52s, B-1Bs, BF-111s,
F-16s and many others. Full-color photos of gorgeous gals and far-out
artwork. A good comparison reference for the buff of WWII nose art.
Hundreds of photos, 130 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.
Modern nose art from such aircraft as B-1Bs, B-52s, F-111s, C-135s,
KC-10s, fighters, etc. In most cases, the artwork has since been removed
from the aircraft, making this book an important record for the model
builder and historian. 450 photos, 128 pgs., 9"x 12", sfbd.
The B-52, known by both its official name, Stratofortress, and by
the acronym BUFF (meaning not printable here!), has been the airborne leg
of the U.S. strategic triad for more than 40 years. Here is its history
with 125 photos and several 3-view drawings. Covers Vietnam, the Gulf...
even work for NASA. 58 pgs., 8 color profiles, 11"x 8¼", sfbd.
Great for Model Builders
Detailed photo essay of the B-52 Stratofortress includes action photography
as well as modern color photos of the exterior and interior. Great source
of detail for the modeler or history buff. 80 pgs., 200 color and
B&W photos, 3-views, color profiles, cutaways, assembly drawings
and more. 11"x 8¼", sfbd.
The comprehensive history of the development of the B-52 Stratofortress,
the mightiest bomber ever. Designed in the 1950s to make nuclear strikes
deep into the Soviet Union, the B-52s carried conventional weapons
with devastating effect for almost 40 years. The B-52 saw action
in Vietnam and most recently in the Gulf. Covers the design and operation
of this famous, still-in-use workhorse. 256 pgs., 30 color and 30 B&W
illustrations, 7¾"x 10½", sfbd.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Davies & Thornborough.
From the dark days of the Cold War, through Vietnam and in
the Gulf, the B-52 has continued to hold the front line whilst being upgraded
to deliver more modern weapons. Book covers the development and service
of the B-52, with input from more than 40 veterans. Text boxes and
appendices describe its equipment, weapons, mission profiles and
notable achievements. 176 pgs., 150 B&W and 20 color photos,
9"x 11¼", hdbd.
Boeing
B -52 : A Documentary History
Walter J. Boyne
Hardcover
Published 1994
Our Price: $39.95
Book Description
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 upon the B-52 design, and perhaps more important than
either of these today, the enormous number of modifications and changes
which have kept the aircraft viable. The important contributions of the
Strategic Air Command, with its concepts of the dedicated crew, rigorous
training and ceaseless evaluation is well covered, and special attention
is given to the B-52's role in the Vietnamese conflict. The book
is reinforced with over 200 photographs and drawings, and includes a comprehensive
set of appendices. The material for the book was derived almost entirely
from the primary sources--the men who designed, built, flew, maintained
and improved them and the documents created at the time. The author, a
former B-52 and B-47 pilot himself, conveys the spirit of the B-52--the
men and the missions behind the hardware, as well as a superbly detailed
analysis of the aircraft itself., over 200 b/w photographs, cut-away drawings,
charts, diagrams, 8 1/2" x 11"
A Documentary History Boyne. Here is the book that does justice to
the story of the development and operational career of this legendary
bomber. With over 200 photographs and drawings, and a comprehensive
set of appendices, the book was derived almost entirely from primary sources
- the men who designed, built, flew, maintained and improved the
aircraft. 160 pgs., 8½"x 10½", hdbd.
Tex
Johnston Johnston and Barton.
....#0004389 $17.95
His career spanned the period from the 1930s to the 1970s,
from stunt flight instructor, through his career with Bell Aircraft as
test pilot. He tested Bell XS-1 and XP-59, B-47 and B-52, and finally
the 707. It was Johnston who performed the famous barrel-roll in the 707
with President Eisenhower and the world press looking on. 61 photos,
304 pgs., sfbd.
B
-52 : Aging Buffs, Youthful Crews
(Osprey Colour Series)
Rene J. Francillon, Peter B. Lewis
This title is currently out of stock. However, you can order it
used now.
The
B -52 Overture : The North Vietnamese Assault on Special Forces Camp A-242, Dak Pek
(The Dell War Series)
Don Bendell
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
B
-52 Stratofortess : In Detail and Scale (Detail and Scale, Vol 27)
Alwyn T. Lloyd
This is a good book for the aircraft modeler.
This title is currently out of print. However,
you can order it used now.
From its inception at the dawn of the Cold War through its testing
over Southeast Asia and its extensive role in the Gulf War, the B-52 has
remained a steadfast bombing and reconnaissance platform. Complete development,
deployment and squadron histories, full technical specifications,
and never-before-published photographs make this the most thorough book
on the United States Air Force's premier combat aircraft.
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
B
-52 Stratofortress (Warbirds Fotofax)
Jeffery L. Ethell
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
Boeing
B -52 Walter Boyne
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
The author, Bob Woodside (robert.e.woodside@boeing.com) , May 5,
1998 A book for aviation enthusiasts, historians and crewmembers!
The BUFF's operational utility will likely outlive some of its crews. A
versatile aircraft design that has been flown in ways the designers never
planned; modernized over more than four decades with state-of-the art systems.
The evolution of this venerable warbird is told in text and photos
that will bring back memories to those who flew one and those who dreamed.
"You've got to tough to fly the heavies."
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
Book Description
Dr. Strangelove is one of the boldest anti-war statements of all
time--a darkly satirical vision of the Cold War and of military prowess
lethally fueled by human stupidity. The novel's characters
are indelible: the commie-hating, redneck pilot, Major Kong; the wildly
paranoiac, nuclear-assault launching General Ripper; and, of course,
Dr. Strangelove, the sinister, wheelchair-bound, ex-Nazi scientist, for
whom world destruction is the only bang big enough to satisfy. Peter
George co-wrote the screenplay for Dr. Strangelove with Terry Southern
and Stanley Kubrick, who directed the celebrated film. --This text refers
to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This title is currently out of print. However, you can order it
used now.
The most complete photo study available of the air war in the Gulf,
covers every unit that participated including French, Italian, British,
and Saudi. Photos of F-15s, F-4s, A-10s, B-52s, F-16s, F-14s, F-111s,
F-117 Stealth, C5s, KC-10s, C-141s, C-130s, KC-135s, U-2/TR-1 and
many others. 160 pgs., over 750 color photos, 9"x 12", sfbd
