B-36 'Peacemaker' Units of the Cold War by Peter E. Davies (English) Paperback B

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A fully illustrated study into the extraordinary Convair B-36 during the Cold War.

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Perhaps no other aircraft represents the popular American 'bigger and better' theme than the extraordinary Convair B-36 'Peacemaker'. While it lacked the revolutionary features of many experimental aircraft of the 1950s, it combined considerable technical innovation with an evolutionary design that began in the 1930s with the B-17 Flying Fortress and led to the larger, more powerful Boeing B-29 Superfortress. With a 230 ft wingspan, more than double the B-17's, and a fuselage that was twice as long, the final production B-36's maximum weight was more than six times that of a loaded Flying Fortress. Its vertical tail exceeded the height of a four-storey house. Most importantly it could carry a 72,000-lb nuclear bomb load for more than 4000 miles. With specially commissioned artwork, over 50 photographs and first-hand accounts from the crews that manned the 'Peacemaker', this fascinating volume explores the bomber's technical details and its formidable deterrent effect which contributed to limiting the escalation of the Cold War. Osprey Combat Aircraft Series Comprehensive histories of fighting aircraft and their crews, highlighting their vital role in the developments warfare in the 20th and 21st centuries, A unique source of information, researched by recognised experts and brought to life by first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves, Concise, authoritative text is supported by up to 30 original colour artworks, and the best archival photography from around the world Book jacket.

Author Biography

Peter E Davies has written more than thirty books concentrating on modern combat aircraft, America's experimental X-planes and the Vietnam War. He has authored and co-authored over 20 Osprey titles, with a particular focus on the US Navy's use of the F-4 Phantom II. All his books on this topic have contained extensive input from interviews with more than 100 former Phantom II aircrew, maintainers and mission planners. He is also a regular contributor to Aeroplane 's Database series and has written the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps Phantom II operations, Gray Ghosts . He is based in Bristol, UK. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the battlescene and cover artwork in this title. He lives in Perthshire, UK. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974-78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon.

Table of Contents

1. Bigger and Bolder2. Birth of a Heavyweight3. Test and Development 4. Service Entry5. Doomsday Bomber6. Global Reach7. Many Crew, Many Tasks8. Massive ChangesAppendicesColour Plates CommentaryIndex

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A fully illustrated study into the extraordinary Convair B-36 during the Cold War.

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A fully illustrated study into the extraordinary Convair B-36 during the Cold War.

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Despite the Cold War being a popular topic of interest, the B-36 has attracted comparatively little coverage in previous books and publications. This volume features beautifully commissioned artwork to detail the Convair B-36.

Details ISBN1472850394 Author Peter E. Davies Pages 96 Series Combat Aircraft Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Jim Laurier ISBN-10 1472850394 ISBN-13 9781472850393 Format Paperback Audience General/Trade Imprint Osprey Publishing Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-03-17 NZ Release Date 2022-03-17 UK Release Date 2022-03-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2022-03-17 Edited by Elizabeth Beringer Birth 1939 Death 1847 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. DEWEY 623.74634 We've got this

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