James B. Quest

Out of the archives of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing History Office, author James B. Quest compiles a photographic history of Beale AFB during the Cold War. This Strategic Air Command (SAC) base was home to some of the Air Force's most famous weapons systems: B-52 bombers, KC-135 tankers, Titan I and mostra'n més AGM-28 nuclear missiles, and the SR-71 and U-2 spy planes. Here is a rare look at the people, the aircraft, and the community that stood alert, made the sacrifices, and helped win the Cold War. mostra'n menys