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 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.

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 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. See less