Convair B-58 Hustler supersonic bomber Air Force films DVD

Description: The B-58 Hustler " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> The B-58 Hustler DVD Video Description The B-58 Hustler DVD, is a collection of films about Lockeed's groundbreaking high performance supersonic jet bomber.. The Convair B-58 Hustler, designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Convair, was the first operational bomber capable of speeds up to Mach 2. The B-58 aircraft was designed by Convair engineer Robert H. Widmer and developed for the United States Air Force for service in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the 1960s. It used a delta wing, which was also employed by Convair fighters such as the F-102, with four General Electric J79 engines in pods under the wing. It carried a nuclear weapon and fuel in a large pod under the fuselage rather than in an internal bomb bay. Replacing the Boeing B-47 Stratojet medium bomber, it was originally intended to fly at high altitudes and supersonic speeds to avoid Soviet fighters. The B-58 received a great deal of notoriety due to its sonic boom, which was often heard by the public as it passed overhead in supersonic flight. The B-58 was designed to fly at high altitudes and supersonic speeds to avoid Soviet interceptors. But with the Soviet introduction of high-altitude surface-to-air missiles, the B-58 was forced to adopt a low-level-penetration role that severely limited its range and strategic value. It was never used to deliver conventional bombs. The B-58 was succeeded in its role by the smaller, swing-wing FB-111A. The five rare films on this DVD include : - The B-58 Hustler 'Tall Man Five Five' was a informational film created by Convair in the early 1960s to promote the B-58 Hustler supersonic bomber, this film shows its role with Strategic Air Command as one part of America's nuclear defense. (25 min) - Champion of Champions 1957 color film on the B-58, featuring actor/AF veteran Jimmy Stewart. Focusing on the design and capabilities of this then new bomber, it is classic Cold War-era Air Force film making at its best.(28 min) - Escape and Survive Stanley Aviation Corp's, "Escape and Survive" details the development of the unique crew escape capsule for the B-58 Hustler. Convair's B-58 was the first operational supersonic jet bomber capable of Mach 2 flight, and thus posed a unique challenge for aircrew survival. The solution was a large crew capsule that would eliminate the effects of wind blast. (23 min) - Tomorrow the Stars This black and white film is narrated by broadcaster Lowell Thomas, covers five early 1960s Air Force topics: the B-58 Hustler, Project Excelsior, preparing pilots for future space travel, solar research, and the Atlas missile. (12 min) - USAF News Review Highlights 1960 Color film from 1960 showinng numerous aircraft systems, including a B-58 crew scramble take off. (26 min) View our other military history DVDs here; The Great Battles series, Famous Generals, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps, Fighters - Bombers, Tanks, Aircraft Carriers/Battleships, Submarines, Fallout shelters, Civil Defense and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S., via USPS First Class mail (DVD is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low. No DVD case is included.) Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

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