The 17 B-1B aircraft will be retired from the current fleet of 62 B-1s, leaving 45 in the active fleet. In…
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USAF deploys B-52 strategic bombers to Andersen AFB for Bomber Task Force deployment
by Dario LeoneAirmen and B-52H Stratofortress bombers last deployed from Barksdale AFB to Guam in December 2018 in support of BTF operations. Four…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
B-1B fatigue test started in 2012 will end next year after simulated 73 years of flying
by Dario LeoneThe plan is to stress the B-1B fuselage to a “certified service life” of 27,000 hours, while its wing is being…
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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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Bears Forever! Watch the first flight of the upgraded Tupolev Tu-95MSM strategic bomber
by Dario LeoneThe heavily upgraded Tupolev Tu-95MSM will be capable of carrying eight missiles instead of four and will feature new flight control…
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Military Aviation
USAF to retire 17 B-1B Lancer Strategic Bombers during Fiscal Year 2021
by Dario LeoneAir Force officials proposed the retirement of 17 structurally deficient B-1Bs in 2021 so that maintenance dollars and manpower can be…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
USAF has only 6 Fully Combat Ready B-1B Strategic Bombers
by Dario LeoneOf the fleet of 61 B-1B Lancers, 15 are in depot maintenance and 39 aircraft are down for inspections or other…
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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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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Impressive video shows gigantic B-36 Peacemaker buzzing Fort Worth Neighborhood
by Dario LeoneNeighbors in the Ridglea area south of Carswell AFB reported TV antennas snagged from roofs and structural damage to some homes…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Horrific Video of the recent Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber crash surfaced
by Dario LeoneTwo crew members of the Tu-22M3 died in the incident while two others were injured The horrific video in this post…
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