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Great Military airplane models of the Convair B-36 Peacemaker bomber plus B-36 Peacemaker books, videos and aviation art pictures.The Peacemaker was the ultimate statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War. Its six - then ten - engines and huge fuselage made this plane a favorite of its pilots, and continue to make the craft a favorite of enthusiasts today. Through the use of historical photographs found on these pages, you'll see the history of this magnificent airplane from its origin in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when it flew its last missions. |
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B-36 Peacemaker
B-36J
Peacemaker 1/100 Model
Pre Built Mahogany Model
Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/100 scale
model measures 20¼" in length and has a wingspan of 27¾".
Hand painted and detailed, model comes ready to display on the included
mahogany base. .
...#0009323 $189.00
B-36B
Peacemaker 1/144 Kit
Plastic Model Kit
The one that everybody's been waiting for
is here! This B-36 plastic kit is of the later "D" variant that was
flown with four jet engines in addition to the six props built into the
earlier variants. Kit includes recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and
clear canopies, optional-position landing gear, and more. Giant 19" wingspan
and 13½" length make this a real showpiece. Assembly required.
. .....#0009155 $39.95
GRB-36
FICON 1/144 Scale Kit
Plastic Model kit
This modified B-36 was part of the FICON (FIghter CONveyor) project
to extend the range of fighters and reconnaissance jets by having
them operate as parasites. Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed
cockpit and clear canopies, optional-position landing gear, and more.
Giant 19" wingspan and 13½" length make this a real showpiece.
Assembly required.
.....#0090555 $39.95
B-36
Books
Convair
B-36 Peacemaker
Softbound Book
A Photo Chronicle Jacobsen. Explores the history of the Strategic
Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the
early years of the Cold War. Through the use of historical photographs,
you'll see the history of this magnificent airplane from its origin
in 1941, to its final days in 1959 when it flew its last missions.
A concise review of the Peacemaker with a serial number listing and
a list of all ten B-36 bomb wings. 64 pgs., 130 photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
.....#0003826 $9.95
Hardbound Book
The Story of the Convair B-36. Jenkins. The Peacemaker was the ultimate
statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War. This book
includes new and previously unpublished details about the B-36 and many
never before published details, including extensive photographic coverage
of the devastating 1952 tornado that severely damaged much of the fleet.
A detailed serial number list covers each airplane and its final
disposition. 264 pgs., 505 B&W plus 53 color photos, 10"x 10",
hdbd.
.....#0006124 $26.95
B-36
in Action
Softbound Book
Jacobsen & Wagner. Here is the development and service history
of this Cold War bomber that kept the peace until the faster and more capable
B-52 was ready. Its six - then ten - engines and huge fuselage made
this plane a favorite of its pilots, and continue to make the craft
a favorite of enthusiasts today. 50 pgs., 6 color profiles, approximately
100 B&W photos, 11"x 8?", sfbd.
.....#0004023 $12.95
Convair
B-36
Hardbound Book
A Comprehensive History of America?s "Big Stick" Jacobsen. Book
gives the reader more information than has ever before been published on
the B-36, including the technical and historical aspects of the B-36's
use in SAC, and first hand accounts from the men who serviced, flew and
proudly served in SAC under Curtis LeMay. There are also detailed
sections on the B-36's configurations, attrition, and survivors.
400 pgs., over 730 B&W and color photos, 9?"x 12", hdbd.
.....#0001853 $69.95
B-36
Videos
Strategic
Air Command
Video
Stars the legendary Jimmy Stewart as a lieutenant recalled to Air
Force duty at the height of the Cold War. Filmed in VistaVision,
the spectacular aerial sequences of B-36 bombers make this movie
a standout. 1955, color. .....#00V8670 $14.95
B-36
Aviation Art
B-36
Peacemaker
Ken Fox.
Aviation Art
Detailed, black and white charcoal pencil lithograph shows the Cold
War, 10-engined behemoth in flight. This highly collectible print is 20"x
16" including border with title.
.....#0007101 $9.95
The
Peacekeeper
Stan Stokes.
Aviation Art
The huge B-36 intercontinental bomber is shown over the Grand Canyon.
16"x 11½" signed and numbered limited edition print.
.....#0007776 $39.95
Six
Turnin' and Four Burnin'
Mike Machat.
Aviation Art
A giant by almost every standard, the B-36 was an engineering and
manufacturing marvel: it's six P&W R4360 piston engines and four GE
J-47 jet engines gave the mammoth bomber the ability to fly at more
than 43,000 feet with a top speed of 418 mph. 34½"x 21" limited
edition print is signed and numbered by the artist and Convair test
pilot Beryl Erickson.
.....#0007176 $125.00
B-36
Peacemaker
San Diego 1952.
Milton R. Kuhl, Jr.
Capture a bygone era with this remarkable photograph of B-36
number 44-92044 taken on February 22, 1952 in San Diego, California.
28"x 19" poster.
.....#0007144 $14.95
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