Bob Archer Books

Focusing on the operations of US military C-135 spy planes, this book delves into their multifaceted roles in intelligence gathering, airborne command, treaty compliance, and nuclear monitoring over six decades. It highlights various missions and the individuals involved, providing a glimpse into the aircraft's global sorties and interactions with adversaries like Russia and China. Personal anecdotes from seasoned operatives enrich the narrative, revealing the intricate history and significance of these missions in the context of international relations.

Focusing on the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, this book chronicles the aircraft's history from its inception to its operational years with the USAF during the 1950s and '60s. It showcases over 170 images that illustrate its role in Strategic Air Command and other air commands, providing insight into its significance in military aviation until its retirement in 1974.

Focusing on the U-2, this book delves into the history of one of the most iconic reconnaissance jets developed during the Cold War era. Operated by the CIA for nearly twenty years, the U-2 played a crucial role in espionage and intelligence gathering. The narrative explores its design, missions, and the impact it had on aerial surveillance, highlighting its significance in the context of 1950s and 1960s geopolitical tensions.

Focusing on Boeing's non-tanker variants, the book explores a range of models including the C-135 and its derivatives, detailing their roles, operating commands, and histories. It features over 170 images, providing a visual journey through the evolution of these aircraft. As the second volume dedicated to Seattle's veteran Stratotankers, it offers an in-depth look at these significant military assets.

When introduced, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time. With 180 photos, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven from the 1960s through to eventual retirement in the 1990s.

Illustrated with over 160 illustrations, this book will detail the operations, select missions and the colour schemes/markings of this amazing aircraft.

Author is an avid aviation photographer and this book features full-colour images. Covers every version of the KC-135 tanker. Part of Modern Military Aircraft Series.

Containing over 170 images, many previously unseen, and detailed information supplied by the people who flew, maintained, and supported the C-141, this book looks at the aircraft itself, as well as the organisations that flew it.