WW2 US USAAC Douglas B-18 Bolo Drawing Board to U-Boat Hunter Reference Book

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“WW2 US USAAC Douglas B-18 Bolo: Drawing Board to U-Boat Hunter Reference Book” dives deep into the evolution and significant role of the Douglas B-18 Bolo during World War II. This comprehensive guide covers the aircraft’s journey from initial design and development stages to its deployment as a formidable U-Boat hunter. The book offers detailed insights into the engineering choices and tactical modifications that transformed the Bolo from a reconnaissance and bomber aircraft into an anti-submarine warfare powerhouse used by the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, it provides historical anecdotes, technical schematics, and firsthand accounts from the crews who flew these missions. Ideal for historians, aviation enthusiasts, and model builders, this reference book serves as a definitive resource on the unsung hero of the US air fleet that proved indispensable in safeguarding the Atlantic onslaughts during the war.

Subject

Military & War

Reference Book

Reference Book

Book Title

Douglas B-18 Bolo : the Ultimate Look: from Drawing Board to U-Boat Hunter

Item Length

11in.

Item Height

1in.

Item Width

8.5in.

Author

William Wolf

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Publisher

Schiffer Publishing, The Limited

Publication Year

2007

Item Weight

49.7 Oz

Number of Pages

216 Pages

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