The incredible photo in this post features the engine of a USAF B-52H Stratofortress belonging to 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale…
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Here are the first photos of “Wise Guy,” the second B-52H ever to be taken from AMARG for active service
by Dario LeoneWhen the U.S. Air Force lost one of its bombers in 2016, it started a chain of events that made “Wise…
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B-52 “Wise Guy” is back: after “Ghost Rider” another BUFF resurrects from AMARG and rejoins USAF Strategic Bomber Fleet
by Dario Leone“Wise Guy” is the second B-52 ever taken from AMARG. The other, “Ghost Rider”, was prepped and flown out back in…
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“USAF B-52 flying over the Baltic Sea turned around after being tracked by Russian Air Defense System,” Russian MoD Says
by Dario LeoneThe Russian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a USAF B-52H was spotted flying over neutral waters in the Baltic Sea.…
The threat of using strategic bombers can be enough to change the enemy’s mind With the ability to carry almost any…
The current external wing pylon on the B-52H bomber can only carry weapons up to 5,000 lbs and the service is…
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The story of Bud Holland, the rogue pilot that crashed his B-52 after having maneuvered it beyond its operational limits at low altitude
by Dario Leone“Apparently Bud Holland fancied himself the best B-52 pilot who ever lived and took pride in displaying his prowess in inappropriate,…
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FUNDING FOR B-52 RE-ENGINE PROGRAM WILL UNLIKELY BE APPROVED BEFORE 2020
by Dario LeoneThe B-52 re-engine program will have to fit in the budget at the same time as the Air Force’s new B-21…
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FIRST B-52H CONVENTIONAL ROTARY LAUNCHER HAS ARRIVED AT BARKSDALE. AND IT’S READY FOR COMBAT.
by Dario LeoneThe Conventional Rotary Launcher allows the bomber to carry a selection of different conventional smart weapons or GPS guided weapons inside…
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LOOK MA, NO TAIL! FIND OUT HOW THIS B-52 STRATEGIC BOMBER LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT ITS TAIL FIN
by Dario LeoneTest pilot Charles F. “Chuck” Fisher was able to land the damaged B-52 with only about 15% of its fin remaining…
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