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The Great B-52 Bomber Reboot Has Arrived

Despite its incredible age, the B-52 Stratofortress is undergoing a massive modernization to remain a cornerstone of U.S.
At Barksdale Air Force Base, the roar of engines and the hum of legacy fill the air. The B-52 Stratofortress, first flown in 1952, still stands as a symbol of endurance, deterrence, and raw power.
Visible 'wrinkles' on the fuselage of a B-52 bomber are nothing new, and while it might look worrying, this phenomenon forms ...
The Air Force launched multiple B-52 bombers in what it called a “bomber attack demonstration” off the coast of Venezuela.