Please note: this is a TWO VOLUME SET and runs nearly 1000 pages long! Since 1955, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been an integral part of the USAF’s arsenal. While it flew as a deterrent for SAC, the B-52 gained fame as a conventional bomber. During the Vietnam War, B-52s flew over 126,000 sorties. In the 90’s, B-52s flew in the Gulf War, and in the 2000’s they supported operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The B-52’s career is scheduled to continue until 2040. Originally printed by the USAF, this manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified “Restricted”, the manual was declassified. This facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear in black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the text. 8.5x11, black and white interior, with full color covers. Presented as a two volume set. Volume 1 is 454 pages. Volume 2 is 532 pages. Overseas or foreign buyers please note: ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COSTS ON THIS ITEM MAY BE APPLICABLE DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEIGHT |