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Martin B-57 Canberra: The Complete Record
Robert C. Mikesh
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Description for Martin B-57 Canberra: The Complete Record
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 420 color and b/w photos. BIC Classification: JWG; JWMV; TBX; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 218 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1144.
No story about one type of aircraft could be more complete than this coverage about the B-57 Canberra. A brief history of its British inception sets the stage for the conversion that took place to American standards for production in the United States. The Canberra was needed to fill the night intruder role in the USAF that was identified during the Korean War. The B-57, did that, and far more. The author, who flew the B-57 over a 15-year period, covers all aspects of the 28 years of operational service of the B-57. Initially, the B-57 outfitted four combat wings ... Read more
No story about one type of aircraft could be more complete than this coverage about the B-57 Canberra. A brief history of its British inception sets the stage for the conversion that took place to American standards for production in the United States. The Canberra was needed to fill the night intruder role in the USAF that was identified during the Korean War. The B-57, did that, and far more. The author, who flew the B-57 over a 15-year period, covers all aspects of the 28 years of operational service of the B-57. Initially, the B-57 outfitted four combat wings ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Condition
New
Weight
1150g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780887406614
SKU
V9780887406614
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