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Product Identifiers

PublisherReaderlink Distribution Services, LLC

ISBN-101592236960

ISBN-139781592236961

eBay Product ID (ePID)127377362

Product Key Features

Book TitleMilitary Aircraft of the Cold War

Number of Pages246 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAviation / General

Publication Year2006

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorJim Winchester

Book SeriesThe Aviation Factfile Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight49.1 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width11.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-045513

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal623.74609045

SynopsisThough the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design, and development. The wild blue yonder never looked so exciting! - "Military Aircraft of the Cold War" covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action. - Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life! - Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress! This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040--a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it., - Covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action.- Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life!- Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress! This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040--a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it., Though the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design, and development. The wild blue yonder never looked so exciting! * Military Aircraft of the Cold War covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action. * Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life! * Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress! This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040--a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it., Though the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design, and development. The wild blue yonder never looked so exciting - Military Aircraft of the Cold War covers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action. - Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life - Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040--a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it., Though the Cold War was responsible for decades of suspicion and mistrust between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, it was also responsible for an amazing leap forward in aircraft research, design, and development. The wild blue yonder never looked so exciting! Military Aircraft of the Cold Warcovers each plane in great detail and is filled with over 2,000 illustrations and photos of each plane in action. Each spread highlights the fascinating journey from concept and design to combat missions. Photo files, action data, facts and figures, maps, and other innovative graphics bring the action to life! Sit behind the controls of a B-52 Strato Fortress! This awesome plane began its service in 1952 and will likely continue to fly until 2040-a tribute to the designers and engineers who developed it.

LC Classification NumberUG1240.M53 2006