Boeing B-52: Stratofortress (Crowood Aviation) [Hardcover]

Tony Thornborough (Author), Peter E. Davies (Author)

Book Description

Series: Crowood Aviation | Publication Date: November 1998

Few airplanes have remained in active service as long as the B-52, which is slated to stay in operation through the turn of the century. Originally designed as a long-range nuclear bomber, the B-52 has seen service in Vietnam and the Gulf War, where its long range and massive bomb load were complemented by the ability to accommodate air-launched missiles. The authors provide several accounts from B-52 pilots and coverage of this magnificent airplane's design and continuing development. Two hunted photographs help document the Stratofortress' distinguished career.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Pr (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861261136
• ISBN-13: 978-1861261137
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,309,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine basic history of the BUFF, May 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Boeing B-52: Stratofortress (Crowood Aviation) (Hardcover)

I found this book fascinating, especially the chapter having to do with the island of Guam. I was a B-52 crew chief for approximately 12 years and I have stood on Pati's Point and looked across Andersen's flight line at the forest of B-52D "tall tails". I simply couldn't put it down until the end. We, my wife and I, did find several errors in the book, but to the novice/civilian reading it they are of no consequence as they concern the organizations and not the plane. I also am a member of the B-52 Stratofortress Association.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall a great book and Amazon has a very fair price for it, December 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Boeing B-52: Stratofortress (Crowood Aviation) (Hardcover)

Good Points: Over 200 photos of which about 1/2 are previously unpublished. Personal comments from a number of actual crew members let you know you're getting the facts. Technical accuracy is better than most other B-52 books I have read. Bad Points: Index is too brief and leaves a lot to be desired. Interview with the USAF Reserve Bomb Squadron was good but the Authors should have featured one of the older units with a lengthy history.