The B-45 Tornado: An Operational History of the First American Jet Bomber
Author:   John C. Fredriksen
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
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9780786442782


Pages:   272
Publication Date:   08 September 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   John C. Fredriksen
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.481kg
ISBN:  

9780786442782


ISBN 10:   0786442786
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   08 September 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      One. Wild Blue Wonder      Two. New Bomber for a New Air Force      Three. The Dawn of Jet Bombardment      Four. To the Yalu—and Beyond      Five. Atomic Interlude      Six. Flying Cartographers      Seven. NATO’s Shield      Eight. Distant War, Perilous Vigil      Nine. Cordial Collusion      Ten. Russia Redux      Eleven. On Final      Appendix: SAC versus TAC Bombing Competition      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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extremely detailed and extensively researched...the first book-length study of this bomber...excellent illustrations and a large and impressive bibliography...cut above most books devoted to one air-craft...recommended --<i>The Journal of Military History</i>; an interesting and comprehensive study...well researched and replete with interesting facts...a must-read --<i>Air Force Research Institute</i>.


"""extremely detailed and extensively researched...the first book-length study of this bomber...excellent illustrations and a large and impressive bibliography...cut above most books devoted to one air-craft...recommended""--The Journal of Military History; ""an interesting and comprehensive study...well researched and replete with interesting facts...a must-read""--Air Force Research Institute."


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The late John C. Fredriksen was the author of more than 20 books about military history. He lived in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

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