Valkyrie: the North American XB-70: The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber
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9781783461615
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Graham M. Simons., & Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. (2014). Valkyrie: the North American XB-70: The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. 2014. Valkyrie: The North American XB-70: The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. Valkyrie: The North American XB-70: The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons, and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. Valkyrie: The North American XB-70: The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber Pen & Sword Books, 2014.
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Full title | valkyrie the north american xb 70 the usas ill fated supersonic heavy bomber |
Author | simons graham m |
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