Unsung heroes of the B-29's /

"The B-29 bomber, which saw action almost exclusively in the Pacific Theater during World War II, represented a giant leap forward technologically from the B-17s and B-24s that flew over Europe. And while the crews of these older bombers won fame for their exploits, the B-29 flyer didn't e...

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Corporate Authors: Arts and Entertainment Network, History Channel (Television network), New Video Group
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York : Distributed by New Video : A & E Television Networks, ©2001.
Series:American history in video.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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