B-29 Superfortress : A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions by Robert A. Mann (2004, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-100786417870
ISBN-139780786417872
eBay Product ID (ePID)30454359

Product Key Features

Book TitleB-29 Superfortress : a Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicMilitary Science, Aviation / General, Military / World War II
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Technology & Engineering, History
AuthorRobert A. Mann
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight67.9 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-016414
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal358.4/283/0973
SynopsisThe B-29 Superfortress was, for many years, one of the cornerstones of American military aviation. While it is best known as a bomber, it also served in military and weather reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. The B-29 has a long and storied history, and was a crucial tool for American and Allied forces during World War II, Korea and beyond. This operational history of the B-29 gives in-depth information on the career of each plane. A brief introduction explains each section. There is a list of the names and serial numbers of the planes, each plane's history from delivery date to removal from service, a description of the B-29's physical characteristics and performance parameters, and a description of the five B-29 variants. Sections of the book give complete mission data for the B-29's World War II service in the China-Burma-India theater of operations, operations over Japan, aerial mining missions and test atomic bombing runs. Mission lists are provided detailing the B-29's service in Korea, and there is a list of B-29s loaned to the British Royal Air Force. A list of definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations for relative terms is included. An appendix provides a m
LC Classification NumberUG1242.B6M284 2005
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