In 1960, SAC's B-52s began a nonstop, eight-year, nuclear-armed patrol. Fully illustrated, this study explains how one of the Cold War's most challenging operations was conceived and flown.
In 1960, SAC's B-52s began a nonstop, eight-year, nuclear-armed patrol. Fully illustrated, this study explains how one of the Cold War's most challenging operations was conceived and flown.
Peter E. Davies has specialized in the aircraft of the Vietnam and Cold War periods, analyzing tactics, background politics and technologies in combat situations. His books are always enriched by original first-hand interviews and unpublished illustrative material. Peter has also been a contributor to publications such as Aeroplane Monthly, Aviation News and Aircraft Illustrated. He lives in Bristol, UK.
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INTRODUCTION Airborne Alert Stratofortress CHRONOLOGY ATTACKERS' CAPABILITIES Cold warriors The DEW Line Ground alert Hound dog Looking glass DEFENDERS' CAPABILITIES Soviet offensive forces Soviet weapons Soviet defences Cuba Sino-Soviet missiles THE CREWS SAC rules Pulling alert CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES Planning Armageddon SAC expansion Finding targets SIOP THE CAMPAIGN Buff riders Chrome Dome begins Moles Mainland mishaps ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
