Description
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was not only the largest and most advanced US aircraft to see combat in World War II, it was also the most expensive weapons system of the war, even exceeding the cost of developing the atomic bomb--the weapon that ultimately would be delivered to Hiroshima and Nagasaki by a pair of B-29s in August 1945. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book, the first of a two-volume series, chronicles the design, development, and World War II combat of the iconic Superfortress. The story of this historic aircraft is told through carefully researched photos, which are reproduced in remarkable clarity. Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, unlock the secrets of this aircraft.
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Schiffer Military
Published: 04/28/2020
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780764359378
ISBN10: 0764359371
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | Aviation & Space
- History | Military | United States
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
Author: David Doyle
Publisher: Schiffer Military
Published: 04/28/2020
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.10w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9780764359378
ISBN10: 0764359371
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | Aviation & Space
- History | Military | United States
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
About the Author
The aircraft books by David Doyle, author of over 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic warplanes and his celebrated ability to locate rare vintage imagery.