US AIR POWER 1945-1990 VOLUME 2, PART 1: Bombers 1945-1949 -- Policy, War Plans, Strategic Air Command and Manufacturers

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Provides a detailed examination of the development of the US bomber force in the years immediately following the Second World War. Examines the evolving concept of war as the USAAF evolved into the USAF and Strategic Air Command was established. Looks at the role played by the major manufacturers of bomber aircraft as they transitioned from producing huge numbers of war-time bombers to smaller numbers of post-war designs, incorporating new technologies for still-evolving concepts for atomic warfare. Contains 63 black and white photos, 16 color photos, 18 color profiles, 6 color maps, 5 black and white maps, and 2 tables.