B-47 Stratojet: Boeing's Brilliant Bomber
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (631 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071355677 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Poised on Runway 13 of Boeing Field on the afternoon of December 17, 1947, the first-ever jet bomber looked frighteningly futuristic. For the XB-47's profile is echoed in nearly every commercial airliner on every runway at every airport around the world, more than 50 years after that first flight. It's a tale any aviation buff will love, and a story whose end is not yet in sight. One glance at the aircraft would have told the story. Ironically, the handsome, historically important B-47 bomber has a Cinderella history. *Insiders' stories of testing, evaluation, and acceptance--from labs and wind tunnels through government contracts. It made history and set standards. America's "top gun," leading military test pilot Chuck Yeager was sent to follow one B-47 to clock its speed. Packed with illustrations, including revealing technical diagrams, color and black-and-white photographs--many never before published--and interviews
A rare find in historical aviation literature Tom Watkins In the 1950's when the B-47 reigned supreme as the primary tool of the Strategic Air Command, my father was an Air Force pilot stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida. Anytime I observed high altitude contrails, they were generated only by the B-47. This precious book is the only history in existence describing the design, flight testing, and R and D improvements to the aircraft, and, very critically, what the pilots who flew it thought about it and how they transitioned from propeller aircraft to this very revolutionary jet bomber. A fascinating book. A great read. With a lot of the history about brilliant USAF test pilot Guy M. T. "I enjoyed this book - Kindle Edition" according to Chuck Hancock. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in aviation history. It explains for the enthusiast many aspects of the development and operational uses of the B-I enjoyed this book - Kindle Edition Chuck Hancock I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in aviation history. It explains for the enthusiast many aspects of the development and operational uses of the B-47. This airplane was the United States' nuclear deterrent throughout the 1950s and early '60s. The B-47 also served as a sophisticated probe of the Soviets' air defenses. The bomber, recon, and other variants are all here, along with abundant historical photos and diagrams.The Kindle edition that I read on the Kindle Fire HD) was a little quirky. The text looked like it was a scanned image, especially the bold, extended quotations. However, the text behave. 7. This airplane was the United States' nuclear deterrent throughout the 1950s and early '60s. The B-I enjoyed this book - Kindle Edition Chuck Hancock I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in aviation history. It explains for the enthusiast many aspects of the development and operational uses of the B-47. This airplane was the United States' nuclear deterrent throughout the 1950s and early '60s. The B-47 also served as a sophisticated probe of the Soviets' air defenses. The bomber, recon, and other variants are all here, along with abundant historical photos and diagrams.The Kindle edition that I read on the Kindle Fire HD) was a little quirky. The text looked like it was a scanned image, especially the bold, extended quotations. However, the text behave. 7 also served as a sophisticated probe of the Soviets' air defenses. The bomber, recon, and other variants are all here, along with abundant historical photos and diagrams.The Kindle edition that I read on the Kindle Fire HD) was a little quirky. The text looked like it was a scanned image, especially the bold, extended quotations. However, the text behave. James Kaad said Another Walter Boyne Success. If you have any real interest in the Strategic Air Command this is the aircraft that you really need to be up on. This was the work horse of S.A.C. before the B-5"Another Walter Boyne Success" according to James Kaad. If you have any real interest in the Strategic Air Command this is the aircraft that you really need to be up on. This was the work horse of S.A.C. before the B-52 and during those formattive years of the Cold War. More dependable than ICBM's and a main stay of General Lemays MADD projects, this aircraft was an often an overlooked jewel in Boeing Aircrafts history of ground breaking designs. Used for everything from Recon work to penetration bombing this aircraft developed the tactics that the B-52 was later to take credit for. The Stratojet is a difficult aircraft to find information on and this book is a historians dream.. and during those formattive years of the Cold War. More dependable than ICBM's and a main stay of General Lemays MADD projects, this aircraft was an often an overlooked jewel in Boeing Aircrafts history of ground breaking designs. Used for everything from Recon work to penetration bombing this aircraft developed the tactics that the B-5"Another Walter Boyne Success" according to James Kaad. If you have any real interest in the Strategic Air Command this is the aircraft that you really need to be up on. This was the work horse of S.A.C. before the B-52 and during those formattive years of the Cold War. More dependable than ICBM's and a main stay of General Lemays MADD projects, this aircraft was an often an overlooked jewel in Boeing Aircrafts history of ground breaking designs. Used for everything from Recon work to penetration bombing this aircraft developed the tactics that the B-52 was later to take credit for. The Stratojet is a difficult aircraft to find information on and this book is a historians dream.. was later to take credit for. The Stratojet is a difficult aircraft to find information on and this book is a historians dream.
Traces the B-47's importance as the Air Force's key deterrent in core missions and special operations throughout the '60s Cold War era. A rare close-up of the B-47 highlighting its precedent-setting technology, performance, and missions, as captured in interviews with designers and pilots, and exvlusive photos. Reviews the groundbreaking technological innovations later standardized on military and commercial aircraft; records set by the aircraft; full performance and spec data; and more.
He is the author of numerous articles for domestic and international aviation publications on contemporary and historical subjects. . He is also a private pilot and racecar driver. Jan Tegler is a professional writer and broadcaster specializing in aviation