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SAC Fighter Planes and Their Operations
Boyd, Robert J.; Office Of The Historian; Strategic Air Command
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SAC Fighter Planes and Their Operations
Boyd, Robert J.,Office of the Historian,Strategic Air Command
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paperback. Zustand: Very Good. We are closed 14th-23rd July items ordered after 9:00am on the 13th July will be shipped on 25th July, shipping times have been updated. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULT…I VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Verlag: Strategic Air Command, Washington, DC, 1948
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Zustand: as is. Pocket-sized, 48, wraps, covers quite worn and scuffed: pieces missing, tears, insect damage, rust stains around staples at spine.
Verlag: Travel and Tourism Division of Nebraska Dept of Econ
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Unknown. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Verlag: United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1974
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Ephemera. Zustand: Good. Format is approximately 10.5 inches by 8 inches, folded in half, with text on the first and third panel. Ink notation on second panel and check marks on agenda. This was prepared for Members of the Division of International Security Affairs, Atomic Energy Commission who visited on March 10 and March 11,…1974. Scarce AEC and SAC related visit ephemera. The agenda included an forecast of the Strategic Air Command (1974-1984), a briefing on the Soviet Strategic Posture, the B-1 Concept of Employment, Minuteman III High Yield RV Considerations, New Full Fusing Options (FUFO) Requirements, a Discussion with Brigadier General J. W. Burkhart (later Major General John W. Burkhart, deputy chief of staff for operations, Headquarters Strategic Air Command) and ending with a courtesy call on Major General Martin G. Colladay. He became chief of staff for SAC Headquarters in March 1974. Lieutenant General Martin G. Colladay became the deputy chairman, Military Committee, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Brussels. General John Charles Meyer (April 3, 1919 - December 2, 1975) was an American World War II flying ace, and later the commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. SAC was the United States' major nuclear deterrent force with bombers, tankers and reconnaissance aircraft, and intercontinental ballistic missiles. The Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff coordinated the nation's nuclear war plans and developed the Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP). Strategic Air Command (SAC) was both a Department of Defense Specified Command and a United States Air Force (USAF) Major Command (MAJCOM), responsible for Cold War command and control of two of the three components of the U.S. military's strategic nuclear strike forces, the so-called "nuclear triad," with SAC having control of land-based strategic bomber aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles or ICBMs (the third leg of the triad being submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) of the U.S. Navy). SAC also operated all strategic reconnaissance aircraft, all strategic airborne command post aircraft, and all USAF aerial refueling aircraft, to include those in the Air Force Reserve (AFRES) and Air National Guard (ANG). SAC primarily consisted of the Second Air Force (2AF), Eighth Air Force (8AF) and the Fifteenth Air Force (15AF), while SAC headquarters (HQ SAC) included Directorates for Operations & Plans, Intelligence, Command & Control, Maintenance, Training, Communications, and Personnel. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Flying: Flight Management Policies; SAC Supplement 1, AFM 60-1
United States Department of the Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Headquarters
Verlag: United States Department of the Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1971
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Three-hole punched, stapled. Zustand: Very good. Presumed First First printing thus. The format is approximately 8 inches by 10 inches. Three-hole punched, Staplebound. Various paginations (approximately 40 pages). Figures. Tables. This supersedes AFM 60-1/SAC Sup 1, 30 December 1970. This Supplement was intended to have its pag…es inserted into AFM 60-1 according to the page number. Thus it is unusual to find a complete supplement intact. The Air Force Manual AFM 60-1 concerned management of flying resources, explains requirements for qualifications, annual training, evaluating of aircrews in primary and support flying, and crew rest and flight duty limitations. It also prescribes publications to be used in supervision of flying training and qualification. Waiver authority and rules for attachment of personnel for flying, were also included. It applied to all flying personnel. The purpose was to provide guidance and outline Air Force policy to all Air force personnel for use in administering flight management training and evaluation programs. This reflects the state-of-knowledge, the state-of-practice, the state-of-the-art, and the standards of doctrine and training at the period of the end of the Vietnam War. This Supplement to the manual addressed to the introductory section, section, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, A1, A2 and A3. In most cases the changes were half a page or less.
Verlag: Strategic Air Command [presumed], Omaha,NE [presumed], 1955
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Zustand: Fair. Single sheet, three-hole punched. Pencil name of previous owner at upper right corner. Note 1: HYD Pack control for Packs No. 2, 3, and 4 are typical to No. 1 as Shown. Note 2. See Salvo control circuit charts for Salvo Door. In addition to the basic schematic, there are boxes on the Pilots' overhead circuit break…er panel, Bombardier's circuit breaker panel, Pilot's Overhead circuit Breaker Panel, and Pilot's aft circuit breaker panel. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fella). The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, 58 are in active service, 18 in reserve, and approximately 12 more aircraft in long term storage. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010, all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the newly created Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later, more advanced strategic bombers, including the Mach 2+ B-58 Hustler, the canceled Mach 3 B-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry B-1 Lancer, and the stealth B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, the last airframes are expected to serve into the 2050s. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Verlag: Strategic Air Command, Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, 1959
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Wraps. Zustand: Good. [2], [2], [ii],108 pages. List of Illustrations. Footnotes. Illustrations. Staple bound and three-hole punched. No back cover present. Text is complete. This supersedes SACM 160-1R, Jul 58. Upon reorganization of the unit, SACM 160-1, Sep 56, C1 28 Feb 57, and SACM 160-3, Jun 56, will no longer apply and wi…ll be removed from units files. This manual prescribes instructions in organization, equipping, training, and guidance in the operation of SAC medical support. Among the topics covered are: Medical Group Commander, Administrative Services, Clinical Medical Service, Aviation Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Dental Service, Tactical Medical Support. Forward Base Medical Support, Training, Air Transportable Medical Service, Material Requirements, Medical Treatment Facilities. A Guide to USAF Wartime Planning, and Management of War Reserve Assets. Strategic Air Command (SAC) was both a United States Department of Defense (DoD) Specified Command and a United States Air Force (USAF) Major Command (MAJCOM), responsible for Cold War command and control of two of the three components of the U.S. military's strategic nuclear strike forces, the so-called "nuclear triad," with SAC having control of land-based strategic bomber aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles or ICBMs (the third leg of the triad being submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) of the U.S. Navy). SAC also operated all strategic reconnaissance aircraft, all strategic airborne command post aircraft, and all USAF aerial refueling aircraft, to include those in the Air Force Reserve (AFRES) and Air National Guard (ANG). Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Verlag: Strategic Air Command [presumed], Omaha,NE [presumed], 1955
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Zustand: Fair. Single sheet, three-hole punched. Pencil name of previous owner at upper right corner. Among the items identified on the schematic are: Bomb Door Hydraulic System, Flow Diagram, Emergency Four Way Control Valve, Solenoid, Latch Actuator, Pressure Switch, Hydraulic Fuse, Bombardier's Side Panel. The Boeing B-52 Str…atofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fella). The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, 58 are in active service, 18 in reserve, and approximately 12 more aircraft in long term storage. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010, all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the newly created Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later, more advanced strategic bombers, including the Mach 2+ B-58 Hustler, the canceled Mach 3 B-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry B-1 Lancer, and the stealth B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, the last airframes are expected to serve into the 2050s. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Communications Security Education Program (CSEP); Strategic Air Command Pamphlet SACP 205-10
United States, Department of the Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Headquarters
Verlag: Strategic Air Command, Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1973
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Pamphlet, staple-bound. Zustand: Good. Presumed First printing thus. Various paginations (20 pages). Small scuff on front cover. Text is in a two column format. This supersedes SACP 205-7, 24 January 1972. This pamphlet is the SAC CSEP and is designed for self-study in Communications Security (COMSEC). All military and civilian…personnel are to be administered this program in accordance with AFR 205-7/SAC Sup 1. This pamphlet is to be reused as long as serviceable. One of the fundamental requirements for the success of any military operation is surprise. Those involved with the planning or conduct of an operation expend considerable time and effort to insure that the enemy does not know when, where, or how an operation will take place. The Strategic Air Command Communications Security Education Program is designed to provide exposure to Communications Security principles to a broad cross section of SAC personnel. This pamphlet is intended to provide a basic understanding and appreciation for COMSEC and meets the broad objectives of the USAF COMSEC Education Program. The objective of the SAC CSEP is to educate all SAC personnel in the COMSEC threat to unsecure communications and proper procedures to prevent revealing classified information or information of possible intelligence value to unauthorized personnel. This reflects the state-of-knowledge, the state-of-practice, the state-of-the-art, and the standards of doctrine and training during the period at the end of the Vietnam War. This pamphlet addresses CSEP Objectives, Official Information, SAC Communications, The Telephone, Telephone Security Risk, Communications Security (COMSEC), Daily Operations, and Operations Plans. There is also information on the Mechanics of COMSEC and the Control of Compromising Emanations [TEMPEST}, and Audio Countermeasures.
Verlag: Strategic Air Command [presumed], Omaha,NE [presumed], 1955
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Zustand: Fair. Single sheet, three-hole punched, one hole torn. Pencil notation on the sheet. This has a primary image of the Bomb Door Actuating and Latching Mechanism, with Detail I Bomb Bay Door Latch in the upper left corner and Detail II Bomb Door Safety Switches in the lower right corner. Pencil notation referred to lookin…g for Salvo on the Pilot's overhead panel. Among the items identified in this schematic are: Salvo Release Safety Switch, Bomb Door Open Indicator Light, Latch Release Actuator, Alternate Weapons Emergency Release Coordinating Unit, Bomb Bay Access Panel Support (quick disconnect type), normal Bomb release safety switch, Forward Emergency bomb release cable, Salvo release safety switch. Other items are also labeled/identified. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fella). The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of June 2019, 58 are in active service, 18 in reserve, and approximately 12 more aircraft in long term storage. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010, all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the newly created Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept them in service despite the advent of later, more advanced strategic bombers, including the Mach 2+ B-58 Hustler, the canceled Mach 3 B-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry B-1 Lancer, and the stealth B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, the last airframes are expected to serve into the 2050s. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Verlag: United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Omaha, NE, 1955
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Zustand: Good. Format is approximately 10.5 inches by 8 inches. Three hole punched. 1 single sheet, printed on one side. Diagrams and text in four quadrants. Middle hole is in the middle of the word Hydraulic. At the bottom edge is the following printed notation: T-188 1 Mar 1955 RB-52B 52-8710 2G15. This material was produced b…efore the Strategic Air Command (SAC) started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. SAC was both a Department of Defense (DoD) Specified Command and a USAF Major Command, responsible for Cold War command and control of two of the three components of the U.S. military's strategic nuclear strike forces, the land-based strategic bomber aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles. This sheet is believed to have been produced by the Strategic Air Command, but could be a Boeing produced document. It is extremely rare for any of such technical material associated with a new aircraft to have survived--but the B-52 itself is still flying (albeit with many system changes having occurred). The top half of the sheet shows the Front Landing Gear Retraction with Hydraulic System No. 1 on the left side and Hydraulic System No. e on the right side. The bottom half shows the Rear Landing Gear Retractions with Hydraulic System No. 3 on the left side and Hydraulic System No. 4 on the right. there are depictions of main gear actuator, normal 4-way valve, Emergency 4-way valve, pressure relief valve, direction to aerial refueling, direction to bomb doors, brake lockout, direction to crosswind trim, and direction to steering. Valuable for content and as a display item. The RB-52B, though also usable as a normal bomber, was designed as a reconnaissance variant of the B-52B. In its reconnaissance role, a large Module/Reconnaissance Capsule was designed and procured which could be loaded into the bomb bay, completely filling the space. This pressurized Module included provisions for two additional crew members and would equip the RB-52B for photo reconnaissance, electronic intelligence gathering, weather data gathering or general observations. Without the reconnaissance pod in the bomb bay, the RB-52B was essentially the same as the standard B-52B and could perform the same bombing missions. A total of 50 B models were ordered with 27 being built as RB-52 dual role aircraft and the other 23 as single role bombers. There was disagreement within the USAF general staff over whether the B-52 should be primarily a bomber or a reconnaissance plane. The order for 13 B-52As was split into an order for only three A models and the other 10 for B-52Bs. The contract for the 10 B models was amended to include seven more aircraft and later changed to an RB-52B order. The Strategic Air Command and its commander, Gen. Curtis LeMay, wanted the B-52 as a bomber and fought against the reconnaissance variant. Although the reconnaissance version was built in slightly greater numbers than the bomber, the fact that the RB-52B could easily and quickly be converted for bombing missions satisfied SAC when they started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. The B-52B and RB-52Bs were the first versions in the B-52 series to actually go into operational service. The 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Force Base, Calif., was the first unit to get the B model and used them initially for transition crew training. Other wings receiving B models included the 95th, 99th and 22nd. The B model was retired from operational service in the mid-1960s, but one NB-52B (S/N 52-0008) was modified for use as a carrier aircraft (mothership) for the X-15 and Lifting Body flight research programs. This aircraft is still in use at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Verlag: United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Omaha, NE, 1955
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Zustand: Good. Format is approximately 10.5 inches by 8 inches. Three hole punched. 1 single sheet, printed on one side. Diagrams and text. At the bottom edge is the following printed notation: T-234 1 Mar 1955 RB-52B 52-8710 2 H 59 Frame B Back Plate of 4. Punched hole obliterated part of the word Supply. Former owner's name in… upper right corner. This material was produced before the Strategic Air Command (SAC) started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. SAC was both a Department of Defense (DoD) Specified Command and a USAF Major Command, responsible for Cold War command and control of two of the three components of the U.S. military's strategic nuclear strike forces, the land-based strategic bomber aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles. This sheet is believed to have been produced by the Strategic Air Command, but could be a Boeing produced document. It is extremely rare for any of such technical material associated with a new aircraft to have survived--but the B-52 itself is still flying (albeit with many system changes having occurred). The tope of the image is the standby pump. There are labels for the pressure bypass value, pressure relief valve, hydraulic pack, pressure warning switch, manifold, restrictor bleed valve, pressure transmitter, accumulator, air gage, control switch, and pump filter. Legend has symbols for supply, pressure, and return. Valuable for content and as a display item. The RB-52B, though also usable as a normal bomber, was designed as a reconnaissance variant of the B-52B. In its reconnaissance role, a large Module/Reconnaissance Capsule was designed and procured which could be loaded into the bomb bay, completely filling the space. This pressurized Module included provisions for two additional crew members and would equip the RB-52B for photo reconnaissance, electronic intelligence gathering, weather data gathering or general observations. Without the reconnaissance pod in the bomb bay, the RB-52B was essentially the same as the standard B-52B and could perform the same bombing missions. A total of 50 B models were ordered with 27 being built as RB-52 dual role aircraft and the other 23 as single role bombers. There was disagreement within the USAF general staff over whether the B-52 should be primarily a bomber or a reconnaissance plane. The order for 13 B-52As was split into an order for only three A models and the other 10 for B-52Bs. The contract for the 10 B models was amended to include seven more aircraft and later changed to an RB-52B order. The Strategic Air Command and its commander, Gen. Curtis LeMay, wanted the B-52 as a bomber and fought against the reconnaissance variant. Although the reconnaissance version was built in slightly greater numbers than the bomber, the fact that the RB-52B could easily and quickly be converted for bombing missions satisfied SAC when they started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. The B-52B and RB-52Bs were the first versions in the B-52 series to actually go into operational service. The 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Force Base, Calif., was the first unit to get the B model and used them initially for transition crew training. Other wings receiving B models included the 95th, 99th and 22nd. The B model was retired from operational service in the mid-1960s, but one NB-52B (S/N 52-0008) was modified for use as a carrier aircraft (mothership) for the X-15 and Lifting Body flight research programs. This aircraft is still in use at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
Verlag: United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, Omaha, NE, 1955
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Zustand: Good. Format is approximately 10.5 inches by 8 inches. Three hole punched. 1 single sheet, printed on one side. Diagrams and text. At the bottom edge is the following printed notation: 231 (fragment due to punched hole) 1 Mar 1955 RB-52B 52-8710 Punched hole appears to have removed another notation. This material was pr…oduced before the Strategic Air Command (SAC) started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. SAC was both a Department of Defense (DoD) Specified Command and a USAF Major Command, responsible for Cold War command and control of two of the three components of the U.S. military's strategic nuclear strike forces, the land-based strategic bomber aircraft and intercontinental ballistic missiles. This sheet is believed to have been produced by the Strategic Air Command, but could be a Boeing produced document. It is extremely rare for any of such technical material associated with a new aircraft to have survived--but the B-52 itself is still flying (albeit with many system changes having occurred). The center of the page is a diagram that starts with the A. R. receiver then addresses the forward landing gear, bomb bay door, and aft landing gear. There are separate diagrams on stabilizer trim, tip gear and spoilers. There is a legend the addresses normal and emergency conditions, normal and emergency slave poser and the Hydraulic pressure supply system. Brakes, Crosswind trim, landing gear actuator, brakes, and steering are identified. Former owner's name in upper right corner. Valuable for content and as a display item. The RB-52B, though also usable as a normal bomber, was designed as a reconnaissance variant of the B-52B. In its reconnaissance role, a large Module/Reconnaissance Capsule was designed and procured which could be loaded into the bomb bay, completely filling the space. This pressurized Module included provisions for two additional crew members and would equip the RB-52B for photo reconnaissance, electronic intelligence gathering, weather data gathering or general observations. Without the reconnaissance pod in the bomb bay, the RB-52B was essentially the same as the standard B-52B and could perform the same bombing missions. A total of 50 B models were ordered with 27 being built as RB-52 dual role aircraft and the other 23 as single role bombers. There was disagreement within the USAF general staff over whether the B-52 should be primarily a bomber or a reconnaissance plane. The order for 13 B-52As was split into an order for only three A models and the other 10 for B-52Bs. The contract for the 10 B models was amended to include seven more aircraft and later changed to an RB-52B order. The Strategic Air Command and its commander, Gen. Curtis LeMay, wanted the B-52 as a bomber and fought against the reconnaissance variant. Although the reconnaissance version was built in slightly greater numbers than the bomber, the fact that the RB-52B could easily and quickly be converted for bombing missions satisfied SAC when they started taking delivery of the aircraft in June 1955. The B-52B and RB-52Bs were the first versions in the B-52 series to actually go into operational service. The 93rd Bomb Wing at Castle Air Force Base, Calif., was the first unit to get the B model and used them initially for transition crew training. Other wings receiving B models included the 95th, 99th and 22nd. The B model was retired from operational service in the mid-1960s, but one NB-52B (S/N 52-0008) was modified for use as a carrier aircraft (mothership) for the X-15 and Lifting Body flight research programs. This aircraft is still in use at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Single sheet, printed on one side Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.
