As the one-year anniversary of the US killing of Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani approaches, combined with the upcoming U.S. Presidential…
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B-52 strategic bombers conduct impressive elephant walk at Barksdale AFB
by Dario LeoneThe B-52s lined up in close formation before taking off as part of a readiness exercise conducted to ensure the 2nd…
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Interesting photos show Barksdale B-52s evacuated to NAS JRB Fort Worth ahead of Hurricane Laura’s landfall
by Dario LeoneThe B-52s have returned to Barksdale AFB just two days after Hurricane Laura swept toward nearby Shreveport and threatened grave damage.…
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Barksdale B-52 Stratofortress bomber Loses Panel During New Orleans Flyover
A safety investigation is planned although no one was injured in the incident. A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing…
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B-52 Crew Members who Took Part in Operation Secret Squirrel Meet at Barksdale to Celebrate 29th Anniversary of the Event
by Dario LeoneOperation Secret Squirrel was the B-52’s first participation in a major campaign since the Vietnam War. The objective was to pave…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
This Incredible Photo of a B-52 Engine Starting to disintegrate Clearly Shows Why the Mighty BUFF Needs New Engines
by Dario LeoneThe 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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Impressive Video Shows USAF Heavies (C-17, C-5 and B-52) Taking Off on A Foggy Day at RAF Fairford
by Dario LeoneTaken on Oct. 24, 2019 the impressive video in this post features USAF heavies, C-17, C-5 and B-52 departing on a…
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In-Flight Video Features B-52 During Secret Nuclear Mission Training For the First Time in History
by Dario LeoneIn-flight videos of secret nuclear mission training have been recently filmed in the B-52 “Stratofortress” bomber cockpit while in-flight. The cool…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
MITO SAC Style: watch B-52Gs and KC-135As performing a Minimum Interval Takeoff Departure
by Dario LeoneThe B-52G’s and KC-135A’s featured in the clip are from the 416 BMW, at the former Griffiss AFB, NY. The video…
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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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