Strategic Air Command

From the start of the Cold War to its conclusion, Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the primary military actor in US nuclear policy. It introduced new aircraft and early ballistic missiles, consolidated forces with the B-52 and KC-135, and involved bombers in Vietnam. The book provides over 180 photographs of SAC's aircraft, operations, people, and locations, examining new equipment, readiness programs, and command and control mechanisms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

From the beginning of the Cold War to its conclusion, Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the most influential military actor in American nuclear policy. The early years of SAC witnessed the introduction of new aircraft and early ballistic missiles, while after the Cuban Missile Crisis, there was a period of force consolidation, dominated by the B-52 and KC-135. This period also saw the introduction of second-generation missiles. The late 1960s and early 1970s saw the bomber force's involvement in Vietnam and the introduction of the FB-111A. This was followed by a period of stability in the 1980s, when SAC readiness reached its peak. Illustrated with over 180 photographs, this book examines the aircraft, operations, people, and locations of SAC, from its early history to the end of the Cold War. It looks at new equipment, the importance of SAC strategic reconnaissance aircraft (RB-29, RB-45, RB-50, U-2/TR-1, SR-71, B-47, and RC-135), SAC readiness programs (ORI), and its command and control mechanisms.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 169 x 243 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802822571