B-29: Superfortress
giant bomber of world war 2 and korea
$51.74
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
21 May 2024
Summary
B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive History of Boeing’s Iconic Bomber
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engined heavy bomber flown primarily by the United States in World War Two and the Korean War. The B-29 remained in service in various roles throughout the 1950s. The British Royal Air Force flew the B-29 and used the name Washington for the type, and the Soviet Union produced an unlicensed copy as the Tupolev Tu-4. The name “Superfortress” was derived from that of its well…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399078801 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399078801 |
| Author: | Graham M. Simons |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Aviation |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2024 |
| Weight: | 570g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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Critics Review
”… Simons goes on to give an excellent description of the B-29’s early successes and later challenges in the Korean conflict.“– “The Journal of the Air Force Historical Foundation”“In its 256 pages, there are numerous illustrations and drawings showing both exterior and interior details. There is a lot of detail given on a variety of subjects, including flight-refuelling and the TU-4. Personal accounts of crew members add a human level and this well-written history of a history-changing aircraft is highly recommended.”– “Aeromilitaria”
About The Author
Graham M. Simons
Graham Simons is a highly respected aviation historian and author. He has many contacts within the aviation industry which has resulted in him accessing many previously unpublished photographs. He lives near Peterborough.
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