This document tracks the changes to the appearance of the two
Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses that were modified to carry and launch
the North American X-15 rocket planes. The two NB-52s went on to
launch the X-15A-2, Northrop HL-10, Northrop M2-F2, and
Martin-Marietta X-24A. The NB-52A retired in October 1969, but the
NB-52B soldiered on until November 2004, launching a wide variety
of unmanned research vehicles and parachute test devices. The
appearance of the NB-52s changed many times over the years. These
changes are illustrated in this document. There are fourten sets of
illustrations for the NB-52A and eighteen sets of illustrations for
the NB-52B. The Stratofortress motherships are popular subjects for
modelers. Their special missions capture the imagination. The
liberal application of DayGlo orange, DayGlo red, and yellow makes
them a couple of the most colorful B-52s. This document will help
modelers to reproduce the correct appearance of either
Stratofortress for any particular mission.
General
Imprint: |
Brian Lockett
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2009 |
First published: |
July 2009 |
Authors: |
Brian Lockett
|
Dimensions: |
280 x 216 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
98 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-578-03110-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-578-03110-8 |
Barcode: |
9780578031101 |
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