The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions [Hardcover]

Robert A. Mann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786417870 | ISBN-13: 978-0786417872 | Publication Date: September 29, 2004

The 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 matrix reference system for determining full serial numbers from the last three digits, and there is a bibliography.

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Robert A. Mann is a former member of the United States Air Force, and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry. He lives in Cookeville, Tennessee. --arba

"Densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable" --Stone & Stone Second World War Books. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Robert A. Mann was a member of the United States Air Force, and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry. He lives in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (September 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786417870
• ISBN-13: 978-0786417872
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,725,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource for WWII enthusiasts, March 13, 2007

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William Copeland "B-29 chronicleer" (Midland, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions (Hardcover)

Mr. Mann has, with this superlative, book given me the tool I need I match my extensive B-29 photo collection to the "noseart" and serial numbers. This allows me to identify which B-29 belongs in it's assigned squadron and it's genisis. Invaluable when deciphering cryptic crew and mission reports as to which each Superfortress' role was in WWII, Korea and it's extended service as weather ship and air re-fueling tanker.

Thanks, Mr Mann for the thousands of hours of getting it right.

Col. Bill Copeland
Commemorative Air Force

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions, November 28, 2007

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Joseph Miller (Indianapolis IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions (Hardcover)

This book is a cross reference for all B-29's produced. Its lists the planes by aircract number and plane artwork and gives the dates of production, where they were assigned and what missions they flew. If you are looking for resources to help you find out what your relatives did in World War II, then this is a great place to start.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars B-29 superfort, May 16, 2008

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Brent Doty (Elizabethtown, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The B-29 Superfortress: A Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions (Hardcover)

Great book from a very knowledgable author. Good research tool for those looking into family who flew on the B-29. This is not a picture book but full of usefull information on the various b-29 airframes.