In 1980s, with the enhancement of the Russian air defense systems, the only way to perform an effective B-52 strike against…
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BUFFs deploy to the Middle East in 4th Iran deterrence mission in 2 Months
by Dario LeoneThe two-ship deployment also delivers a clear deterrent message to anyone who intends to do harm to Americans or American interests.…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Minot B-52 returning from global power mission over Middle East diverts to RAF Fairford due to engine failure
by Dario LeoneThe BUFF with the call sign CAKE11 declared an emergency due to engine failure and circled at 14,000 feet over Cleeve,…
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New B-52H’s AESA Radar could reduce BUFF’s crew size from five to four
by Dario Leone“If we are going to put all these upgrades in the airplane, it does make sense that [crew size] would eventually…
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This video of a B-52 taking off in heavy crosswinds clearly shows why the BUFF needs outrigger wheels
by Dario LeoneSince the fuselage is so narrow, the “track” of the main landing gear is also fairly narrow, which means it isn’t…
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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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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Former B-52 Pilot Tells the Story behind this Photo of two BUFFs Buzzing USS Midway Aircraft Carrier
by Dario Leone‘We were tasked by the JCS to fly a mission deep into the Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf to surveil the Soviet Fleet.…
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Once the B-52H receives a slew of modifications adding up to a “major modification,” the USAF is likely to redesignate it…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Impressive video shows B-52 strategic bombers fighting heavy crosswinds to takeoff
by Dario LeoneThe impressive video in this post shows B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers fighting heavy crosswinds to takeoff from RAF Fairford. Taken on…
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Upgrade allows BUFF’s Conventional Rotary Launcher to power up to eight munitions at one time
In addition to being able to deliver more munitions in less time, the modified CRL can also carry greater payloads of…
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