Baker, David
USAF Jet Bombers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911639251
- author:
- Baker, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Mortons Media Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 132
- Dimensions:
- 29.5 x 21 x 0.5 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The development of atomic weapons and the aircraft that delivered them is a story of technological innovation and colossal effort. In 1945, the US, Britain, and Canada embarked on the largest scientific and weaponized research and development project in history, with a cost now estimated at $320 billion. This book tells the story behind the science, engineering, and operational deployment of the aircraft involved, rather than focusing on missions or personnel. It explores how technology, propulsion, design, and operational deployment came together to create a new generation of military capabilities. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked a turning point in World War II, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of the conflict. This book provides a detailed account of this pivotal moment in history.
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