“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Originally a Chinese proverb, this is a quote that many people in the historic aircraft community can associate with. No project is too ...

When discussing historic bombers in American history, the B-36 Peacemaker ranks at the top in terms of size and design flaws. The B-36 was developed in 1941 during World War II and began its service ...

The B-36 Peacemaker, a massive piston-engined bomber, was developed during the post-WWII era, driven by the need for a long-range aircraft that could strike European targets and return to the U.S.

Keeping the Peace With the B-36 – The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the largest bomber in service with the United States Air Force today. However, it isn’t actually the largest bomber ever built! That ...

In total, the B-36 flew with a 15-man crew. The reason for such a large crew was a series of complex offensive and defensive systems. For starters, the B-36 was heavily armed—with eight remotely ...

With military aircraft, a certain balance has to be struck. Ultimately, it's impossible to excel at everything. Britain's acclaimed Avro Vulcan bomber, for instance, packed a hefty punch and was built ...

Barnsley, Eng.: Air World Pen and Sword / Philadelphia: Casemate, 2025. Pp. 304. Illus., plans, tables, biblio., index. $54.95. ISBN: 1526787318 The First ...