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The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing , which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s, and NASA for over 50 years.
Join Wings’ curator and Behind the Wings host Matthew Burchette as he crawls through an iconic B-52 bomber, takes a trip to The Peace Garden State and explores one of only two active B-52 bases...
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5 days ago · The U.S. Air Force is upgrading its B-52 Stratofortress, ensuring the 70-year-old bomber remains a key player in modern warfare. The upgrades include new engines and the capability to launch ...
This incredible film, FLIGHT WITHOUT A FILM, recounts an extraordinary accident that took place in 1964. As Lt. Col. Schmidt of Norton Air Force Base explains, on January 10, 1964 a flight crew...
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Nov 14, 2021 · In 1957 the first of several films in which the B-52 Stratofortress played a prominent role was released by Warner Brothers. Bombers B-52 featured Karl Malden and Natalie Wood and focused on the introduction of the new bomber into the Air Force inventory.
Jul 1, 2024 · The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, a successful strategic bomber, is an American icon and cultural symbol. The B-52 inspired the name of the popular American New Wave rock band The B-52s due to its nose cone-resembling hairdo. The B-52 has been featured in movies like "Bombers B-52."
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The Stratofortress is one of six U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and approximately 300 Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana, deploying to Andersen AFB, Guam, in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s (PACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) mission.