ISBN: 9780786444588

The B-29 Superfortress. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of … More...

The B-29 Superfortress. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of each plane. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The B-29 Superfortress by Robert A. Mann The B-29 Superfortress was a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It was a crucial tool for American and Allied forces during World War II, Korea and beyond. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of each plane. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It 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 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 are provided. 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments vii Preface xi Introduction 1 Abbreviations, Column Headings and Acronyms 3 I. Master List 9 II. Names List 89 Names with Known Group Assignments but Unknown Serial Numbers 96 Unnamed Nose Art with Known Serial Number or Group Assignment 98 Names without Known Serial Numbers or Group Assignments 99 III. Block Numbers and Construction Numbers 100 IV. Design Specifications and Performance Parameters 103 V. B-29 Variants 104 F-13 Photo Reconnaissance Configuration 105 KB-29M Hose and Reel Tanker Configuration 106 KB-29P Boom Tanker Configuration 107 SB-29 Rescue Configuration 107 WB-29 Weather Reconnaissance Configuration 108 VI. The XX Bomber Command 112 Mission List 113 Mission Details 114 Losses 138 VII. The XXI Bomber Command 139 Bomber Command Mission List 140 Bomb Group Mission Lists 172 Bomb Group Plane Rosters 195 Targets Listed by Name 199 Targets Listed by Number 215 The Fire Raids on Japan 229 Missions Against Kyushu Airfields 236 Operation STARVATION: The Aerial Mining of the Japanese Home Waters 241 "Pumpkin" Missions of the 509th Composite Group 245 VIII. Strategic Air Command 246 B-29 Strength, by Year 246 RB-29 Strength, by Year 247 Bombardment and Reconnaissance Units Assigned B-29s 248 IX. The B-29 in Korea 250 Bomb Group Plane Rosters 251 Korean Tactical Drop Sample: 19th Bomb Group, May 2-14, 1951 252 Known B-29 Losses in Korea, 1950-1953 253 South and North Korean Air Base Codes, 1950-1953 254 X. B-29s in the Royal Air Force 255 Appendix: Serial Key Matrix 257 Bibliography 275 Review Densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable" —Stone & Stone Second World War Books. Long Description The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It 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 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 are provided.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. Review Quote "unique...the master list is a truly valuable contribution to World War II aviation history"-- ARBA ; "densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable"-- Stone & Stone Second World War Books. Details ISBN0786444584 Author Robert A. Mann Short Title B 29 SUPERFORTRESS Language English ISBN-10 0786444584 ISBN-13 9780786444588 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Birth 1930 Residence Cookeville, TN, US Subtitle A Comprehensive Registry Of The Planes And Their Missions UK Release Date 2009-01-28 Illustrations Tables Imprint McFarland & Co Inc AU Release Date 2009-02-11 NZ Release Date 2009-02-11 Pages 288 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2009-01-30 DEWEY 358.42830973 Audience General US Release Date 2009-01-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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ISBN: 9780786444588

The B-29 Superfortress. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of … More...

The B-29 Superfortress. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of each plane. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The B-29 Superfortress by Robert A. Mann The B-29 Superfortress was a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It was a crucial tool for American and Allied forces during World War II, Korea and beyond. This operational history gives in-depth information on the career of each plane. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It 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 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 are provided. 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments vii Preface xi Introduction 1 Abbreviations, Column Headings and Acronyms 3 I. Master List 9 II. Names List 89 Names with Known Group Assignments but Unknown Serial Numbers 96 Unnamed Nose Art with Known Serial Number or Group Assignment 98 Names without Known Serial Numbers or Group Assignments 99 III. Block Numbers and Construction Numbers 100 IV. Design Specifications and Performance Parameters 103 V. B-29 Variants 104 F-13 Photo Reconnaissance Configuration 105 KB-29M Hose and Reel Tanker Configuration 106 KB-29P Boom Tanker Configuration 107 SB-29 Rescue Configuration 107 WB-29 Weather Reconnaissance Configuration 108 VI. The XX Bomber Command 112 Mission List 113 Mission Details 114 Losses 138 VII. The XXI Bomber Command 139 Bomber Command Mission List 140 Bomb Group Mission Lists 172 Bomb Group Plane Rosters 195 Targets Listed by Name 199 Targets Listed by Number 215 The Fire Raids on Japan 229 Missions Against Kyushu Airfields 236 Operation STARVATION: The Aerial Mining of the Japanese Home Waters 241 "Pumpkin" Missions of the 509th Composite Group 245 VIII. Strategic Air Command 246 B-29 Strength, by Year 246 RB-29 Strength, by Year 247 Bombardment and Reconnaissance Units Assigned B-29s 248 IX. The B-29 in Korea 250 Bomb Group Plane Rosters 251 Korean Tactical Drop Sample: 19th Bomb Group, May 2-14, 1951 252 Known B-29 Losses in Korea, 1950-1953 253 South and North Korean Air Base Codes, 1950-1953 254 X. B-29s in the Royal Air Force 255 Appendix: Serial Key Matrix 257 Bibliography 275 Review Densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable" —Stone & Stone Second World War Books. Long Description The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It 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 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 are provided.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. Review Quote "unique...the master list is a truly valuable contribution to World War II aviation history"-- ARBA ; "densely packed tome of data...huge amounts of information...a great starting point...invaluable"-- Stone & Stone Second World War Books. Details ISBN0786444584 Author Robert A. Mann Short Title B 29 SUPERFORTRESS Language English ISBN-10 0786444584 ISBN-13 9780786444588 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States Birth 1930 Residence Cookeville, TN, US Subtitle A Comprehensive Registry Of The Planes And Their Missions UK Release Date 2009-01-28 Illustrations Tables Imprint McFarland & Co Inc AU Release Date 2009-02-11 NZ Release Date 2009-02-11 Pages 288 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2009-01-30 DEWEY 358.42830973 Audience General US Release Date 2009-01-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139087967; , Nuovo, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780786444588, Book Title: The B-29 Superfortress, EAN: 9780786444588, Publication Year: 2009, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: The B-29 Superfortress: a Comprehensive Registry of the Planes and Their Missions, Subject: Engineering & Technology, Number of Pages: 288 Pages, Mcfarland & Co INC International Concepts<

2009, ISBN: 9780786444588

A Comprehensive Registry Of The Planes And Their Missions, Buch, Softcover, The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, … More...

A Comprehensive Registry Of The Planes And Their Missions, Buch, Softcover, The B-29 Superfortress was for many years a cornerstone of American military aviation. Best known as a bomber, it also served in reconnaissance, as a tanker, and as a rescue plane. It 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 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 are provided. 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. [PU: McFarland & Co Inc], Seiten: 288, McFarland & Co Inc, 2009<

2009, ISBN: 0786444584

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