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OverviewThe North American B-45 Tornado was America's first jet bomber and was used in a number of vital missions for nearly a decade. Drawing from declassified secret documents, this history explains the bomber's use in strategic reconnaissance and atomic-weapon strike missions from its 1944 development to its role in the Cold War. The book includes numerous photographs and more than 100 interviews with pilots, navigators, and ground personnel. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John C. FredriksenPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.481kg ISBN: 9780786442782ISBN 10: 0786442786 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 08 September 2009 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface One. Wild Blue Wonder Two. New Bomber for a New Air Force Three. The Dawn of Jet Bombardment Four. To the Yalu—and Beyond Five. Atomic Interlude Six. Flying Cartographers Seven. NATO’s Shield Eight. Distant War, Perilous Vigil Nine. Cordial Collusion Ten. Russia Redux Eleven. On Final Appendix: SAC versus TAC Bombing Competition Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews"""extremely detailed and extensively researched...the first book-length study of this bomber...excellent illustrations and a large and impressive bibliography...cut above most books devoted to one air-craft...recommended""--The Journal of Military History; ""an interesting and comprehensive study...well researched and replete with interesting facts...a must-read""--Air Force Research Institute." extremely detailed and extensively researched...the first book-length study of this bomber...excellent illustrations and a large and impressive bibliography...cut above most books devoted to one air-craft...recommended --<i>The Journal of Military History</i>; an interesting and comprehensive study...well researched and replete with interesting facts...a must-read --<i>Air Force Research Institute</i>. Author InformationThe late John C. Fredriksen was the author of more than 20 books about military history. He lived in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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