B-52 Stratofortress: Boeing's Iconic Bomber from 1952 to the Present

The history of this iconic aircraft is presented through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published.

One of America's most famous aircraft, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress continues to form the backbone of the US nuclear deterrent, and it has also become the nation's principle heavy tactical bomber.

It has filled this role since the the early years of the Cold War, the heavy bombing raids during the Vietnam War, and recently in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Its de...