MAGNESIUM OVERCAST

The Convair B-36 'Peacemaker' was the ultimate statement of American air power at the beginning of the Cold War. This book includes the first-ever photographs of the never-flown second prototype YB-60 all-jet version, details about Convair's flying-boat version of the XC-99 cargo aircraft, and technical information on the stillborn Variable Discharge Turbine B-36C variant. Includes extensive photographic coverage of the devastating 1952 Texas tornado that severely damaged and grounded a good portion of the B-36 fleet. A detailed serial number list covers each airplane and its final disposition.