STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND: A Portrait

by ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 13, 1965

Designated a ""handsome, lavishly produced book,"" of which only the text has been seen here, this pictorial history of the Strategic Air Command photographs the combat crews, training and equipment of SAC. The text briefs the reader on the organization of SAC, on the new Commander in Chief (CINCSAC) General John D. Ryan, on the nature and numbers of bombers and tanker fleet, 50% of which are on constant ground alert With a requirement to be airborne in fifteen minutes or less. Boeing B-47, B-58 Hustler, WU-2 are all here, pilots and ground crews present and accounted for. Hq- originated command performance.

Pub Date: Sept. 13, 1965

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1965

Categories: NONFICTION