![B-29 Superfortress, Vol. 1 : Boeing’s XB-29 through B-29B in World War II
David Doyle B-29 Superfortress, Vol. 1 : Boeing’s XB-29 through B-29B in World War II
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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.
Size: 9.0in x 9.0in | Pages:128 | 224 color and b/w photos