After World War II; the Soviet Union and the USA; who had been allies in the war; started moving towards political and military confrontation. The Soviet Union urgently needed a strategic bomber capable of striking at the USA. Thus; the windfall of three battle-damaged B-29s forced to land in Soviet territory was most welcome. The Soviet Union kept them; a huge reverse-engineering effort ensued; resulting in a Soviet copy of the Superfortress (the Tu-4) and a major technology boost to the Soviet aircraft and avionics industries. From then on; the "Soviet Superfortress" evolved independently; some of the Tu-4 versions having no direct U.S. equivalent. These included the Tu-4K missile carrier; a wing-to-wing flight refueling tanker; and the Tu-4T transport. The Tu-4A was the first Soviet nuclear-capable bomber. Experimental versions included engine testbeds; a towed escort fighter program; and more. The book also describes the Tu-4’s production and service history (including service in China—the only nation besides the USSR to operate the type) and touches on the Tu-4’s transport derivatives; the Tu-70 airliner; and the Tu-75 military airlifter. The book is illustrated with many color side views and hitherto unpublished photographs.
#751269 in Books Schiffer Pub Ltd 2000-06-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.90 x .30 x 8.40l; 1.10 #File Name: 076431109388 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Counterfeiting the HolocaustBy Joseph Wayne HeckertEssential reading for any student of the Holocaust. Pound for pound; there are many more fake items than genuine ones to be had. Thus; this book serves as a primer for anyone interested in items from that period. Many color photos of both fakes and good pieces. Readable and succinct. The author underscores the necessity of tight provenance; and the relative certainty of the bogus nature of things that are offered from piles of similar items at trading shows; and of things reported to have come from vets who "liberated" the worst hell pits on earth. If you were a vet; revolted at the sight of gross inhumanity; would you have taken; of all things; a lice-infested armband or shirt? Just a few simple notions from the book. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An incredible detailed accounting all in one book and a great edition to anyones library of war related items and ...By JetA very stark reminder of #NEVERAGAIN but as I believe - it is vital that items of such historic nature be preserved as reminder to mans inhumanity to man and Jews during holocaust. An incredible detailed accounting all in one book and a great edition to anyones library of war related items and the holocaust. As a collector or reader of history0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. verry good for the collector of holocaust itemsBy quinten plaatThis is what i was waiting for;it gives a good opinion for those who think it;s an original item or not;most collectors have thair one opinion;but now you can see the difference between the original ones ore not;recommended !!!!buy it buy it !!
