B-29 Superfortress: Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea
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9781783376193
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Graham M. Simons., & Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. (2012). B-29 Superfortress: Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. 2012. B-29 Superfortress: Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. B-29 Superfortress: Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Graham M. Simons, and Graham M. Simons|AUTHOR. B-29 Superfortress: Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea Pen & Sword Books, 2012.
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Full title | b 29 superfortress giant bomber of world war two and korea |
Author | simons graham m |
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