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Convair B-36 Peacemaker: Cold War Nuclear Bomber and Largest Mass-Produced Piston-Engine Aircraft Ever Built

By Graham M Simons
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By Graham M Simons
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“Simons brings his vast knowledge of aviation history to bear on the B—36.” – The NYMAS Review

The story of the Consolidated B—36 is unique in American aviation history. The aircraft was an interesting blend of concepts proven during the Second World War combined with budding 1950s high—tech systems. The program survived near—cancellation on six separate occasions during an extremely protracted development process. It was also the symbol of a bitter inter—service rivalry between the newly—fo...

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