Lloyd. In the 1950s, the B-47 - which could fly as fast and as high as many jet fighters of the day - was the cornerstone of America's nuclear deterrent force, with 1,367 B-47s in Strategic Air Command's inventory as of 1956. Here, you'll see the full development, testing and operational history of this groundbreaking aircraft through 400 photographs, many of which have never been published before. 276 pages, 350 B&W and 50 color photographs, 3-views and more. 10"x 10", hardcover. #0011229