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B-36
Books
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Convair
B-36 Peacemaker
Softbound Book
A Photo Chronicle Jacobsen. Explores the history of the Strategic
Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the
early years of the Cold War. Through the use of historical photographs,
you'll see the history of this magnificent airplane from its origin
in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when it flew its last missions.
A concise review of the Peacemaker with a serial number listing and
a list of all ten B-36 bomb wings. 64 pgs., 130 photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
.....#0003826 $9.95
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Magnesium
Overcast
Hardbound Book
The Story of the Convair B-36. Jenkins. The Peacemaker was the ultimate
statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War. This book
includes new and previously unpublished details about the B-36 and many
never before published details, including extensive photographic coverage
of the devastating 1952 tornado that severely damaged much of the fleet.
A detailed serial number list covers each airplane and its final
disposition. 264 pgs., 505 B&W plus 53 color photos, 10"x 10",
hdbd.
.....#0006124 $34.95
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B-36
in Action
Softbound Book
Jacobsen & Wagner. Here is the development and service history
of this Cold War bomber that kept the peace until the faster and more capable
B-52 was ready. Its six - then ten - engines and huge fuselage made
this plane a favorite of its pilots, and continue to make the craft
a favorite of enthusiasts today. 50 pgs., 6 color profiles, approximately
100 B&W photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
.....#0004023 $9.95
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B-36:
Saving the Last Peacemaker
CD Rom
Calvert, Pyeatt & Marmo. This book on CD-ROM contains the complete,
untold story of saving the last B-36 from total destruction. The story
begins with the birth of the plane, follows it through years of USAF
service, its tearful decommissioning, eventual eviction from its resting
place, to a bold yet failed attempt to fly it to safe haven. Not
only about an aircraft's preservation, this story contains real-life drama,
political intrigue, desperation and ultimate victory. Includes 400+ photos
and sounds of the B-36 taking off!
.....#0006029 $19.95
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Convair
B-36 Peacemaker
Warbird Tech Vol. 24
Jenkins.
Softbound Book
Coverage of this six and ten engine monster of the 1950s includes
tech manual excerpts, engineering drawings, structural and power plant
review, cutaway drawings, and pilot analysis. It looks at the proposed
Pan Am Flying Boat derivative and the production of the B-60 configuration.
100 pgs., 160 photos (many never before published) and line art, 8?"x 11",
sfbd
.....#0003709 $16.95
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Convair
B-36
Hardbound Book
A Comprehensive History of America?s "Big Stick" Jacobsen. Book
gives the reader more information than has ever before been published on
the B-36, including the technical and historical aspects of the B-36's
use in SAC, and first hand accounts from the men who serviced, flew and
proudly served in SAC under Curtis LeMay. There are also detailed
sections on the B-36's configurations, attrition, and survivors.
400 pgs., over 730 B&W and color photos, 9?"x 12", hdbd.
.....#0001853 $69.95
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