B-29/B-50 Superfortress, Vol. 2: Post-World War II and Korea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764360787)

The largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in WWII, the B-29 Superfortress was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb. Not surprisingly, the aircraft remained a part of the US arsenal in the following years and again saw combat in Korea. The evolution of the B-29 into the B-50 is covered in this book--the second of two volumes--as is the B-50's part as an early nuclear deterrent. Not only is the production of these aircraft illustrated, so are the host of adaptations, from mother ship to X-planes to weather and refueling aircraft. This volume chronicles the design, development, and deployment of these later versions through photos gathered from around the world.

Author: David Doyle
ISBN-10: 0764360787
ISBN-13: 9780764360787
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2020
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 0.70d