Convair B-36 Peacemaker, A Photo Chronicle explores the history of the
Strategic Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during
the early years of the Cold War. The six-engined B-36 - later ten
engine - was the first intercontinental bomber that could fly across
continents, hit its target, and return to base unrefueled - long a dream
of air planners. Presented here through the use of historical
photographs is the history of this magnificent airplane, from its origin
just prior to America's entry into World War II in 1941, to its final
days in 1959 when its last missions were flown. This book will give the
reader a concise overview of the story of the Peacemaker in the
1940s-1950s. A serial number listing is included, as well as a list of
all ten B-36 bomb wings.