[.ca] Magnesium Overcast: The Story of the Convair B-36 (ISBN 1580070426)

This One' s a Keeper!:
Already owning several books on the B-36, including Jacobsen's "Convair B-36", I almost passed on "Magnesium Overcast". I'm really glad I didn't. In addition to some very interesting historical background that I wasn't aware of, it has a lot of great photos and drawings I haven't seen in other publications. Some of them are a little small, but the paper quality is excellent so that isn't the problem it would be in with a lesser quality product. And the color section is just stunning, with quite a number of operational photos I haven't seen before. The weapon section defines the bomb bay modifications required to carry various weapons, when they were made, and to how many aircraft. It also covers various nuclear weapon tests and the B-36's participation in them. There is also extensive coverage on the defensive gun installations. The great thing is that it's highly readable and well organized, too. Highly recommended!

great book:
Excellent book on the B-36, great photos, info. A must buy for any B-36 fan.

The "benchmark" B-36 book!!:
Finally! The B-36 book I've waited decades for. I liked the first-person accounts in Jacobsen's "Convair B-36" but was a little disappointed with the technical coverage. "Magnesium Overcast" tells the story of the aircraft with text and tremendous photo coverage. The photos of the 1952 tornado damage are especially interesting. I knew there had to be photos out there somewhere! This is a book I'll refer to many times. Thanks Mr. Jenkins!!

One of the Best.:
There are many books out there on this impressive machine but this is one of the best. Highly recommended for it's coverage and production value.

Magnesium Overcast:
An excellent and long overdue book. Covers all aspects of the B-36,except possibly the crews experiences,but that is for a different book. Many,many rare photos. Sections on the XC-99 and YB-60 are "bonuses".