Strategic Air Command

The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the United States Air Force Major Command for Cold War command and control of land-based strategic bombers and…
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A contrail-making section of Boeing B-47 Stratojets streaks across the sky. Beautiful photo. Courtesy of Kemon01. Full version here http://www.flickr.com/photos/kemon01/6786914425/in/photostream Military Jets, Military Aircraft, Usa Iran, War Jet, Strategic Air Command, Military Photos, Aircraft Pictures, Jet Plane, Air Show
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A contrail-making section of Boeing B-47 Stratojets streaks across the sky. Beautiful photo. Courtesy of Kemon01. Full version here http://www.flickr.com/photos/kemon01/6786914425/in/photostream
F-84 “Parasite” fighter hooking up to a B-36 heavy bomber. In the 1950's the Air Force attempted to provide bombers their own fighter escort. Fighter Planes, Fighter Jets, Fighter Pilot, Motor Radial, Photo Avion, Experimental Aircraft, Jet Age, Jet Engine
Incredible Military Photos Pt.5 [18 Pics]
F-84 “Parasite” fighter hooking up to a B-36 heavy bomber. In the 1950's the Air Force attempted to provide bombers their own fighter escort.
USAF Wwii Propaganda Posters, Recruitment Poster, Aviation Recruitment, Civil Air Patrol, Patriotic Pictures, Ww2 History, Military History, Air Force Academy
25 Awesome Vintage Air Force Recruitment Posters
USAF
Two U.S. Air Force captains stand beside a Minuteman nuclear missile in a silo in 1964 Era Nuclear, Nuclear War, Us Military, Minuteman Missile, Cuban Missile Crisis, Ballistic Missile, Future Weapons
Two U.S. Air Force captains stand beside a Minuteman nuclear missile in a silo in 1964
The crew of the “Cobra Ball,” a photo reconnaissance plane the U.S. Air Force used to take pictures of Russian ICBM missiles reentering the atmosphere during the ‘Cold War” in the 1960s. Capt. Russell Howard is the fellow in the parka second from the right in the second row. Don Moore, Russell Howard, B 52 Stratofortress, Port Charlotte, Rotc, Command And Control, Parasailing
Lt. Col. Russell Howard of Port Charlotte was airborne sleuth during ‘Cold War’
The crew of the “Cobra Ball,” a photo reconnaissance plane the U.S. Air Force used to take pictures of Russian ICBM missiles reentering the atmosphere during the ‘Cold War” in the 1960s. Capt. Russell Howard is the fellow in the parka second from the right in the second row.
B-1 Bomber USAF - 1974 Fighter Aircraft, Military Weapons, Lancer, B1 Bomber
F&O Fabforgottennobility
B-1 Bomber USAF - 1974
Mission The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is an element of the nation's strategic deterrent forces under the control of the Air Force Global Strike Command. The "L" in LGM is the Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; "G" means surface attack; and "M" stands for guided missile. Newspaper Photo, The Minutemen, Asymetric, United States Air Force
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Mission The LGM-30G Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, is an element of the nation's strategic deterrent forces under the control of the Air Force Global Strike Command. The "L" in LGM is the Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; "G" means surface attack; and "M" stands for guided missile.
Minuteman III Nuclear Warheads Re-entry System. Nuclear Bomb, Bomba Nuclear, Warheads, Military Tactics
Minuteman III Nuclear Warheads Re-entry System.
JATO assisted B-47 taking off. April 17th, 1954. Tomcat F14, Image Avion, B 17
Incredible Military Photos Pt.3 [20 Pics]
JATO assisted B-47 taking off. April 17th, 1954.
B-1B Lancer Military Life
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B-1B Lancer
B-1 Vapor, Sound Barrier
Incredible Military Photos Pt.4 [20 Pics]
B-1
USAF EC-135 Looking Glass at the Pease AFB airshow, 1989..Skybird. This is the SAC Airborne Command Post with a test of the primary alerting system. All stations acknowledge, now Us Air Force, Air Force Ones, Modern Fighter Jets, Nuclear Strike, Aircraft Images, Used Aircraft, Us Military Aircraft
USAF EC-135 Looking Glass at the Pease AFB airshow, 1989..Skybird. This is the SAC Airborne Command Post with a test of the primary alerting system. All stations acknowledge, now
KC-135 refueling B-52H B 52h, Air Force Patches
KC-135 refueling B-52H
Martin LGM-25C Titan II ICBM American Air, Vintage Life, War Machine
Martin LGM-25C Titan II ICBM
Four Douglas  Skybolt ballistic missiles. The Skybolt was ultimately intended to be deployed on B-52H aircraft, which were fitted with two twin Skybolt pylons under each inner wing. In this configuration, each aircraft could carry a total of eight missiles. The Skybolt program was abruptly cancelled on December 19, 1962. Warbirds
SKYBOLT FACT SHEET
Four Douglas Skybolt ballistic missiles. The Skybolt was ultimately intended to be deployed on B-52H aircraft, which were fitted with two twin Skybolt pylons under each inner wing. In this configuration, each aircraft could carry a total of eight missiles. The Skybolt program was abruptly cancelled on December 19, 1962.
This B-52H-125-BW was built specifically to carry four Douglas GAM-87A Skybolt ballistic missiles. When the Skybolt program was cancelled, the B-52H was configured to carry the AGM-28 Hound Dog missile. Hound Dog
This B-52H-125-BW was built specifically to carry four Douglas GAM-87A Skybolt ballistic missiles. When the Skybolt program was cancelled, the B-52H was configured to carry the AGM-28 Hound Dog missile.
RED PHONE -  Plaque reads: This is the original "Red Phone" installed for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Primary Alert System, installed at the SAC underground command post Offutt AFB, NE by the Bell System in June 1959. Atomic Age, Usaf, Cold War
the red phone
RED PHONE - Plaque reads: This is the original "Red Phone" installed for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Primary Alert System, installed at the SAC underground command post Offutt AFB, NE by the Bell System in June 1959.
"Red Phone" installed for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Primary Alert System, installed at the SAC underground command post Offutt AFB, NE by the Bell System in June 1959. Dad Time, David Wood, Military Women, New Politics
"Red Phone" installed for the Strategic Air Command (SAC) Primary Alert System, installed at the SAC underground command post Offutt AFB, NE by the Bell System in June 1959.
XB-70 Valkyrie in 1964... few comprehend just how big America's big supersonic bomber was. The B-70 was 5 times heavier than an SR-71 and twice as long! Both flew at the same Mach 3 top speed and debuted in 1964. P 51 Mustang, Edwards Air Force Base
XB-70 Valkyrie in 1964... few comprehend just how big America's big supersonic bomber was. The B-70 was 5 times heavier than an SR-71 and twice as long! Both flew at the same Mach 3 top speed and debuted in 1964.
Boeing B-47 Stratojet Cold War Military, Aircraft Design, Military Equipment, Aviation Art
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
Boeing B-47 Stratojet
During the early 1950's, when our deterrent was almost completely reliant on bombers, the B-47 gave the U.S. overwhelming atomic superiority. Military Uniforms, Aircraft Painting, Military Pictures
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
During the early 1950's, when our deterrent was almost completely reliant on bombers, the B-47 gave the U.S. overwhelming atomic superiority.
General Curtis LeMay Vector Portrait, Chief Of Staff, American Heroes, North American
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
General Curtis LeMay
Titan ICBM Arms Race, Silos, Space Travel, Pentagon
Titan ICBM
USAF Strategic Air Command Bombers Model Kit Us Navy Aircraft, Model Aircraft, Aircraft Modeling, Vintage Models, Old Models, Vintage Toys, Plastic Model Kits, Plastic Models, Revell Model Kits
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
USAF Strategic Air Command Bombers Model Kit
1961 Atlas ICBM Rockets, Atlas, Hello
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
1961 Atlas ICBM
Convair Atlas ICBM Vintage Advertisements, Vintage Ads, Big Candles, General Dynamics, Rp 1, Air Space, Space Flight
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
Convair Atlas ICBM
B-52 Cockpit The B 52's, Nasa Missions, Aircraft Interiors, P 51, The Old Days
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
B-52 Cockpit
Vintage 1960s Minuteman Crew Commander's console Value Stream Mapping, Bunker For Sale, Bunker Home, Underground Bunker, Weapon Of Mass Destruction, Control Panels, E Mc2, Espionage
1963 ... underground
Vintage 1960s Minuteman Crew Commander's console
Convair B-58 Delta Wing
ATOMIC-ANNIHILATION
Convair B-58
SAC EC-135 Looking Glass Nuclear Force, Ellsworth Afb
SAC EC-135 Looking Glass