The Boeing B-29 Superfortress WWII Bomber Aircraft Books.

B-29 Hunters of the JAAF
Aviation Elite Vol. 5

Sakaida & Takaki. "B-29!" No other term struck such terror in the hearts of the Japanese public during WWII than this single, most-hated name. The men whose task it was to shoot down the Boeing bombers soon became known as the elite of the Japanese Army Air Force. This book traces their combat careers in the skies over Tokyo, Nagasaki, Hiroshima and Kobe. 128 pgs., 40 color & 100 B&W photos and illus., 7"x 9", sfbd.

Wings, Women and Ware/ir1412009235
Discover how a young man from the Adirondack Mountains became a pilot in World War II.   Learn how exciting and deadly living on the edge can be, and how, in the end, only a true love and children can complete a man.
The author takes you from rehearsal halls in Manhattan to the chaotic skies over the Pacific battlegrounds, the lushly romantic Hawaiian Islands, the rarified parlors of the Washington Elite, and the turmoil of Berlin. In every one of these environments there are alluring, multidimensional, vibrantly portrayed women.  Wings, Women and War also brings to life the little-known story of the magnificent heavy bomber, the B-29, and the valiant men who flew them against the Japanese empire from the island of Saipan in WWII.  With a complex and winning hero, this fast-paced and engaging story unfolds with steady drama.    ISBN-10: 1412009235 

B-29 The Lost Flight of 428
T.C.Geary,

Book Description
All the links and stories to a man's past have died away. The papers are left to him from an era he only saw from the eyes of a youngster.  There is an unanswered question to his family history in a missing airman. The fifty-seven years that have gone by without answers must end. We have the technology! B-29 The last flight of 428 is the beginning of the question. Where did this plane go?
About the Author
T.C.Geary is currently living in South Florida, teaching and researching his next project, the finding of a WWII B-29 aircraft lost in the Atlantic in 1945. T.C.Geary is from Western New York. He spent his early years exploring the Caribbean and living in the Lesser Antilles. A patented inventor, sport fisherman, and corporate undercover operative, T.C.Geary has created a straight forward writing style that is compelling and passionate.   ISBN: 1588988759

Book Description 
The second of the Legends of the Air series which narrates the operational and development histories of the most important strategic  bombers of WW2. Features of Legends of the Air Volume 2 include approximately 70,000 words detailing the three famous bombers,  48 specially commissioned color side view drawings, specification and production tables, maps of areas of operations, and hundreds of  photographs. 

Boeing made reality the operational concept of strategic bombing with the B-17 Flying Fortress. In combat, the B-17 had to fight a  difficult battle to prove the concept of daylight bombing. In operation through the darkest hours over both Europe and the Pacific, the 17  became the hallmark bomber of WW2 and paved the way for not only for its peers but its successors. 

England meanwhile had in the Lancaster possibly the finest strategic bomber of WW2 on a payload/range basis and chose a different operational path than the Americans in optimizing their aircraft for night operations against Germany. The development and operational  record of this fine aircraft is fully detailed and backed up by a plethora of never before seen photos and specially commissioned artwork. 

The ultimate heavy bomber of the era was Boeing's B-29. Pressurized, able to fly above the flak, computerized, and armed to the teeth  with automatic defensive .50 guns, the 29 flew missions over distances not even imaginable a decade earlier and ushered in a new era of  large aircraft design that would give birth to both the long range airliners and bombers of the postwar era. B-17_B-29_Lancaster_book.html

Boeing B-29 Superfortress 
John M. Campbell, John M. Cambell / Hardcover / Published 1997 

Book Review
The famous B-29 Superfortress is presented here in this all new collection of World War II and Korean War era photographs. Many of the  850+ photographs appear here for the first time and are identified as to unit and location. John Campbell is also the author of  Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and Talisman: A Collection of Nose Art   The famed B-29 is presented in this new collection of WWII and Korean  war photos. Many pictured here for the first time and identified as to unit and  location. 264 pgs., 850 plus photos, 8½"x 11", hdbd.   

B-29 Pilot Operating Instructions
A reprint of the official government handbook designed to show the new cadet how  to fly the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with all the data. 8¼"x 10¾", 88 pgs., sfbd.

Sky Giants over Japan : 
A Diary of a B -29 Combat Crew in WW II 
Chester Marshall / Hardcover / Published 1994 
ISBN-10: 1885353006

Flames Over Tokyo
he U.S. Army Air Forces' Incendiary Campaign Against Japan, 1944-1945
 by E. Bartlett Kerr
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ISBN-10: 1556113013

The B -29 Superfortress 
(Detail and Scale, Vol 25 : Part 2, Derivatives) 
Alwyn T. Lloyd / Paperback / Published 1987 

Bombers over Japan 
(World War II Collectors Edition , Vol 6, No 39) 
The Editors of Time-Life Books(Editor)
Keith Wheeler / Hardcover / Published 1998 
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 Fire of a Thousand Suns 
George R. Caron, et al / Paperback 
 (Special Order) 

September 3, 1997  George "bob" Caron, an interesting man  Bob was the only defender aboard the Enola Gay, and the only photographer of this historic flight. He was instrumental in redesigning the  B-29 after all the turrets were removed except the tail gunner, and is the only non-commissioned officer to write a book about his role in  the bombing of Hiroshima. A T-Sgt., Bob's life is followed until he mustered out, and there are 27 photographs in the book, many of  historical significance (like the bomb cloud.) Bob died June 3, 1995, just two months and three days before the fiftieth anniversary of the day the world was plunged into the Atomic Age

Scale Aircraft Drawings Vol. 2
37 plan sets. A collection of the best WWII Warbird plans from Model Airplane News.  Includes the B-17, B-29, B-24, Catalina, Spitfire and more. You also get background  photos and specs, plus a section on WWII color, markings, insignia designations -  with date period. 148 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.

B -29 Superfortress 
(Warbird History) 
Chester Marshall 
***** Five Star Rating
ISBN-10: 0879387858

B -29 Superfortress : 
In Detail & Scale (D & S, Vol. 10) 
Alwyn T. Lloyd 
ISBN-10: 0890242178

B29: The Superfortress. 
Carl, Berger 
ISBN-10: 0345249941

USAF Europe in Color, Vol. 2

Robinson. Covers 1947 to 1963, perhaps the most colorful period in Air Force history.  Here are the bombers of SAC, the fighters of TAC, the transports of MAC, plus  trainers and liaison aircraft that were common sights over Europe - B-29s, B-50s,  B-36s, B-47s, B-45s, B-66s, B-57s, C-47s, and T-33s. Unit thumbnails are also  presented. 50 photos and over 85 color paintings. 32 pgs., sfbd.

Great American Aircraft of World War II 
Hedley Willmott 
ISBN-10: 0831739797

The Last Mission - 
An Eye Witness Account by Jim B. Smith : 
The B-29 Raid That Ended WWII
ISBN-10: 096474760X

Rain of fire : B-29s over Japan, 1945 
Charles L. Phillips 
ISBN-10: 0964757702

Superfortress : 
The Dramatic History of the B-29 and the Twentieth Air Force 
Steve Birdsall 

Superfortress : 
The Story of the B-29 and American Air Power 
Curtis E., General Lemay, Bill Yenne 
ISBN-10: 0070371644

Enola Gay : 
Mission to Hiroshima 
Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts / Hardcover / Published 1995 
ISBN-10: 1854431277

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Martin Harwit's An Exhibit Denied is a cautionary tale about what happens when politics intrudes on the objective quest for truth. The year 1995 marked the 50th anniversary of the flight of the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. In  preparation for that anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum began work on an exhibit that would not only reprise the events surrounding the bombing, but would also examine the bomb's impact on people--both Japanese and American,  civilian and military. Under the guidance of Martin Harwit, a former professor of astrophysics at Cornell University, the planned exhibit  included, among other things, Japanese civilian artifacts from the bombing and documents showing that high-ranking military leaders such as Dwight D. Eisenhower had grave doubts about dropping the bomb. Most controversially, the exhibit did not support the commonly  held belief that the bombing saved countless lives by preventing a land invasion, and this is what eventually led to its downfall. Harwit  pointed out that there was no way of knowing how the war would have ended without bombs; the American Legion national commander  demanded that President Clinton shut the exhibit down. 

What followed was a donnybrook of epic proportions as the media, the Republican-dominated Congress, and veterans' lobbying groups  all portrayed Harwit's attempt to present the Enola Gay in an objective light as antipatriotic, left-wing propaganda. Eventually, Harwit was  dismissed and the Enola Gay exhibit was drastically rewritten. In An Exhibit Denied, Martin Harwit once again brings his scientific method to the telling of this story, presenting both sides of the argument and letting the facts speak for themselves. What those facts tell us  is truly disturbing.    ISBN-10: 0387947973

Flight of the Enola Gay 
Carl W. Tibbets 
***** 5 Star Rating
ISBN-10: 0942397118

Winning My Wings : 
A Woman Air Force Service Pilot in World War II 
Hardcover (October 1996) 
One of the first women in the United States to train as a military pilot, the author was part of a little-known World War II experiment called the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) program, which gave young women the then unheard-of opportunity to fly military aircraft. Marion Hodgson tells an exuberant story of the time back in 1943 when she and other WASPs earned their hard-won wings. They learned to fly everything from open-cockpit primary trainers to P-51 Mustangs, B-26 Marauders, and B-29 Superfortresses, and their stateside missions freed their male counterparts for combat duty oversees. This is an action-packed story, often humorous and sometimes harrowing, told mostly through letters Hodgson wrote to a Marine pilot fighting for his life after a fiery crash, reveal what it was like for these pioneering women as they ferried planes from factories to airfields, test-flew repaired aircraft, and performed a variety of other duties traditionally assigned to men.   ISBN-10: 1557503648

Vintage Aircraft Nose Art
Valant. 

A collection of nose-art from the combat planes of the WWII and Korean  eras. Girl-art at its best inspired by Vargas paintings in Esquire magazine and copied  by crew members on to the noses of their aircraft. Includes 33 original nose art  panels in CAF collection, and archival art of Forts, Liberators, B-25s, B-26s, B-29s, etc. 880 photos, 120 in color, 208 pgs., 10¼"x 11½", sfbd 

 Black Tuesday Over Namsi: B-29s vs. MiGs-the Forgotten Air Battle Battle of the Korean War 23 October 1951e/ir0788446193

McGill. Often mentioned only briefly in historical records, the USAF 307th Bombardment Wing's flight of October 23, 1951, resulted in the highest percentage of U.S. bombers ever lost on a major mission. In this volume, you'll learn details of that mission, meet the few survivors of the 307th who flew their B-29s into MiG Alley, and learn how that day forever changed the conduct of strategic aerial bombardment. 224 pages, 65 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.

  Which Cover will you receive?  When one version goes out of stock, you will receive the other version of the book cover.  C. Jeff Dyrek, webmaster

An hour and a half before sunup, nine B-29s of the 307th Bombardment Wing lifted off from Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa on a bombing mission against Namsi, a North Korean airfield under construction in the heart of MiG Alley. Five and a half hours later they would engage in an air battle that would forever change the conduct of strategic aerial bombardment. Six of the nine would not return, the highest percentage of United States bombers ever lost on a major mission. Astonishingly, virtually nothing has been published about this event. Official Air Force historical records mention it only in passing and literature of the period too often emphasizes the gung-ho aspect than the grim reality of war.

Black Tuesday Over Namsi chronicles the calamitous B-29 daylight-bombing mission flown by the 307th Bombardment Wing on 23 October 1951 against Namsi Airfield. What many experts consider the epic air battle of the Korean War and perhaps the greatest jet engagement in the history of aerial warfare has largely become another forgotten battle in a forgotten war. Here, Lt. Col McGill presents the facts and circumstances of the mission from first briefing to final landing. This book also records, from verifiable historical documents, the broader events and conditions that led up to the confrontation, plus the firsthand accounts of aircrew members and ground personnel who were there. Allied and Soviet perspectives are examined; statements made by the MiG pilots describe the attack; and eyewitnesses to the event have supplied over a hundred photographs of the mission and its aftermath, including Soviet gun camera shots and the aerial photo of the Namsi Airfield that was used to plan the mission. This thoroughly researched narrative history is enhanced by numerous photographs, a bibliography, and an index to full names, places and subjects. This is the story of the Americans and Russians who clashed in the skies above Namsi, the events leading up to it, Black Tuesday's historical impact on aerial warfare, and, for the first time, fresh conclusions based on a careful analysis of the specific factors that went into the execution of this and other bombing missions. This new, improved hardcover edition contains additional narrative and over five times as many photos as the original paperback.
Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Helion and Company (July 19, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1907677216 ISBN-13: 978-1907677212 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

Great American Bombers of WWII

 Tells the detailed design, development, and combat history of the most impressive  bombers of WWII: the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator and the B-29  Superfortress. From the European to the Pacific theaters, follow along as pilots and  crewmembers recall their fascinating, hair-raising tales. 432 pgs., 350 B&W and 125  color photos, 9"x 10½", hdbd.

 Building the B -29 
Jacob Vander Meulen / Hardcover / Published 1995 

The Superfortress was the most complicated and expensive weapon produced by the United States during World War II. Nearly 4,000 B-29s were built for  combat in the Pacific theater, including the Enola Gay that dropped the first atomic  bomb over Hiroshima. Reveals technical and financial gambles on the part of the  manufacturers. 41 photos, 7½"x 9", 128 pgs., sfbd.

Final Assault on the Rising Sun : 
Combat Diaries of B-29 Air Crews over Japan 
Chester W. Marshall, Warren Thompson (Contributor) / Hardcover / Published 1995 

Combat diaries of B-29 crews over Japan. Collected intimate accounts and gripping recollections of the incendiary raids, dogfights with Zeros,  mine-laying and night-fighter missions, and the atomic bombings. Spellbinding text.  225 pgs., 216 photos, 7"x 10", hdbd.

Superfortress Over Japan
24 Hours with a B-29 
Ostman, Delano & Colle. 

WWII photographer Jack Delano  photographed the crews, their environment, and their aircraft on the ground and in  the air. The exceptional photography, combined with Ostman and Colles detailed  text, provides a behind-the-scenes look at what life was like on a B-29 base during  the war. 52 B&W illustrations, 96 pgs., 8¼"x 10½", sfbd.

B-29 Photo Combat Diary

The Superfortress in WWII and Korea Thompson & Marshall. The B-29 Superfortress  was the only American heavy bomber to participate in both WWII and the Korean War. This incredible photo combat diary shows the B-29 in both scenarios: against a  failing Japanese air force, and against ultra-fast and dangerous Russian-built MiG-15  jets. Includes hundreds of air-to-air shots, battle damage, paint schemes and  markings, famous planes and air crews, Air Force bases and more. 160 pgs., 460 B&W and 120 color photos, 7"x 10", sfbd.

Pilot's Manual B-29 Superfortress

Reprint of the official Airplane Commander Training Manual for the B-29 Superfortress.  Forward section provides development background, serial numbers and specs. Includes hundreds of diagrams, photos, charts and tables -- everything you need to  fly and command a Superfortress! 175 pgs., 8 ½" x 11", sfbd.

B-29 Superfortress in Action

Davis. The B-29 was designed to meet a U.S. Army request for a bomber that flew as  fast as a fighter and twice as far as other long-range bombers. And what a great  design it was! Here is the B-29 story with 3-view drawings, 10 color profiles, and 140  period photos. 57 pgs., 11"x 8¼", sfbd.

The B-29 Superfortress can truly be called the miracle aircraft of World War  II. No other major combat model had as short an interval between first flight and first appearance over enemy territory - 20 months. Learn about the aircraft that achieved  that record and how the feat was accomplished. Includes 3-view drawings,  cutaways, and 130 photos. 100 pgs., 8½" x 11", sfbd.

The USAAF: 1926-45

Martin W. Bowman. Here is the early history of U.S. air power, from its inauspicious  beginnings as the Army Aviation Service to its victorious achievements in WWII.  Focusing on the aircraft and the men who flew and serviced them, book features a  wide range of different types, from the DH-4 to the B-29. And with more than 200 photos and detailed captions, its a vivid insight into the rapid development of the world's most formidable air force. 160 pgs., 7¾"x 10½", hdbd.

Backwards Into Battle
Doty. 

The reality of service as a B-29 tailgunner on 21 firebombing missions over  Japan. Bailing out, being rescued at sea, being a true-blue teammate in a bomber crew, fighting and dying together, and answering the question; why do men risk their  lives knowing they may not return alive. 23 photos, 156 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

Birds from Hell
History of the B-29, Wilbur H. Morrison. This is a look back at the B-29's use in the Pacific during WWII. From the birth of the Superfortress, to China-Burma-India  operations, to Tinian and the end of the war, the B-29's use and effectiveness are  clearly documented in a highly readable and entertaining way. 400 pgs., 25 photos, 8"x 10", hdbd.

B-29 Superfortress

A comprehensive look at the plane that devastated the Japanese home islands from China to the Marianas Islands. Includes the history of this formidable plane and individual histories of the bombardment groups of the 20th Air Force. In addition,  special stories and many incredible photographs help tell the story of the  'Superfortress'. A chapter includes biographies of the men involved in all aspects of  the B-29. 128 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.

War's End
Charles W. Sweeney.

The last military officer to command an atomic mission as the pilot of "Bockscar," the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, the author  has the unique distinction of having been an integral part of both the Hiroshima and  the Nagasaki bombing runs. This book chronicles the months of preparations, the setbacks, the secrecy, and the snafus of these missions that changed the world  forever. 290 pgs., 5¼"x 8", sfbd.

Aircraft of World War II

A Visual Encyclopedia Sharpe, Scutts & Marsh. Country by country, aircraft by  aircraft - from the awesome Boeing B-29 Superfortress to the Japanese Yokosuda  MXY-7 - this magnificently huge and visually splendid encyclopedia presents all the  planes that waged deadly battle in the skies during WWII. Through a combination of large-size contemporary color and original black and white photography, the  ever-changing strategies and course of the air war from 1939-46 emerges,  accompanied by each plane's specifications, speed, size, histories, and the clashes in  which they participated. 512 pgs., hundreds of photos, 9"x 12", sfbd.

Hunting Warbirds

The Obsessive Quest for the Lost Aircraft of WWII Hoffman. This retelling of the attempted salvage of the Kee Bird, an almost undamaged B-29 that crashed in  northern Greenland, is an epic tale of unbelievable risk, tragedy, heroism and  obsession. It details the strange hobby of recovering fabled World War II warplanes and the detective work, engineering and money required, as well as the select group  of fanatics spearheading these projects. 288 pgs., 6½"x 9½", hdbd.

We found the plane in Nebraska at the SAC Museum.  But we still need information.

Do you know where this B-29 went?  I understood that  it was the only flyable B-29 except for the FiFi owned by the CAF.

Thanks,

Nicholas Williams