This complete history of Ellsworth Air Force Base tells the story of the base, units, and personnel that have been defending the United States for over seventy years, and traces the proud heritage of this South Dakota military facility beginning in World War II. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, Boeing B-29 Superfortresses, Convair B-36 Peacemakers, and Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers have all stood at the ready on Ellsworth’s runway. The current bomber out of Ellsworth is the B-1B Lancer, flown by the 28th Bomb Wing who continues to defend America now and into the future.[AuthorName]By George A. Larson[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Lt.Col. George Larson graduated from Iowa State University at Ames, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a commission as a Second Lieutenant United States Air Force in May 1969. He earned a Master of Arts degree in History from the University of Stanislaus at Turlock, California, in June 1978. He has written five books and over 300 magazine articles on military history, aviation, naval and general history. He lives in Rapid City with his wife Victoria.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 500 color & b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Complete History of Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 500 color & b/w photos[/ColorPattern]