Hopkins & Habermehl. Known as the first swept-wing, medium-range jet bomber and Strategic Air Command's (SAC) most operational aircraft, the B-47 Stratojet was initially proposed during WWII as a high-speed piston-powered reconnaissance platform. Combining years of research and firsthand experience, this book offers the ultimate background on the B-47 and its various uses. In addition to being used for weather, testbed and radio relay, the aircraft also took on the role of electronic warfare jammer. 240 pages, 200+ photos and illustrations, 8½"x 11½", hardcover.