For anyone modelling the B-1 with any level of seriousness this is a go-to book, as while some books lean heavily on pictures, this one also has the background, and an understanding of the subject really does help to build a better model. With Modelcollect producing a new 1/72 kit, the Revell 1/72 and 1/48 kits, and finally the Academy 1/144 B 1B there is no excuse to not build a BONE, especially with a quality reference such as this available.

Scale Aircraft Modelling

This profusely illustrated and thoroughly researched book conveys a wealth of information and should be required reading for policymakers, contractors and crew.

Aviation History Magazine

"This is simply an incredibly detailed history of this US Air Forces supersonic bomber. Copiously illustrated and with remarkable coverage of not just the aircraft but also it's nuclear and conventional arsenal this book is an eye opener."

Helicopter International - January-February 2023

The operational history of use in the Middle East and Afghanistan proved interesting.

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Military Heritage Autumn 2022

"Every once in a while, we come across a must-read book. This is one of them. It is a great reference for historians, pilots, engineers, and even policy makers. Both the writing and photos are excellent."

Air & Space Power History, Autumn 2022

"The Author relates this complicated gestation process well, going on to cover the aircraft, its systems, its employment and its front-line use over Afghanistan and Iraq. The technical detail is all there but more importantly, he puts the B-1 into its proper perspective. Today, the USAF's B-1B fleet has begun to be drawn down, but the remaining examples still have some years to fly. Photo coverage is comprehensive with a good standard of reproduction."

Denis J. Calvert, Aeroplane Magazine June 2022

A stunning book and if you like the B-1, then I think this really should be on your bookcase, because I can't imagine it being bettered.

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JP4 Aviation Monthly - July 2022

A fascinating account of the extraordinary suvccessor to the B-52 Stratofortress bomber, the B-1.

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Aeroplane Monthly

This is a very intense publication which talks about, firstly, the rise of the American strategic bomber and obviously the subject of this book. Although it does not go into too much depth about the others it sets up the history and development of the B-1 from the start, mentioning B-58, B52 & the B-70. The book is set out in a standard manner, starting with an introduction – specifically a small combat story on the B-1B - and thus onto the Acknowledgements and Abbreviations. There are 16 chapters in total finishing with a bibliography. The first two chapters deal with the rise of the American strategic bomber mentioning the B-52 and B-70 and thence onto the B-1A in chapter 3. From here it talks – in chapter 4 - about the move and upgrade from the A to the B model. Chapter 5, titled ‘The Supersonic Cadillac’ of which this quote refers to its size and speed as a bomber, and not fighter, talks about the Design, analysis and aerodynamic configuration of the aircraft. Chapter 6 talks about the nuclear armament of the B-1B with chapter 7 carrying onto the development and testing of the same. Chapter 8 concerns itself with the building of the B-1 whilst chapter 9 deals with the aircraft’s Strategic Air Command service and thence with chapter 10 describing its role after the Cold War. Chapters 11 and 12 are about the combat debut of the aircraft following on in chapter 12 about the continuing global war on terror. Chapter 13 talks about maintaining the ‘bone’ with the final chapters i.e., 14, 15 & 16 mainly about the aircrafts presence and use globally and the final years. The book finishes with the bibliography as you might expect. All in all, an enjoyable and involved publication covering not only the subject aircraft but the history leading up to it along with many detailed colour and black and white photographs.

Andrew Thomson, IPMS Keighley

For the modeller specifically the high number of high quality images should allow the modeller to find good quality images of any specific detail being sought. At the same time increasing the pleasure that somebody wishing to read about the aircraft. Due to all of these features the result is a book that I believe will meet the expectations of both the person interested in the aircraft and the person who wants images of the aircraft.

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Aeroscale

"This is a well-written, immaculately researched book. In hardback, it will grace military libraries for decades to come, and on Kindle, it will interest a wide range of aviation, capability development and US military enthusiasts."

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The Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

"This superbly researched and illustrated book traces the BONE’s long development and operational history in fascinating detail."

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Scale Modelling Now

The author is to be commended for the logical and detailed format of the book. The extent of his research is quite evident and it is simply a book you cannot put down. It has the perfect mix of technical descriptions with personal accounts that combine to make it an enjoyable read. I have no reservations recommending this book with the highest of recommendations to all readers both professional or enthusiast organisations and individuals. Honestly this is a great book about an impressive airplane and you won’t be disappointed!

Todd Shugart - The Aviation Enthusiast Book Club