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B-52 Stratofortress Was 'Built to Punch America's Enemies in the Face'
The Boeing B-52 bomber has flown in every post-World War II conflict that the United States has fought. It was an especially useful asset during the Vietnam War, when the United States dropped ...
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The coolest part of this B-52 mission is its name: VIKING NEBULA
The most striking aspect of a mission that involved two B-52H Stratofortresses flying over Sweden on Tuesday was not the fact that the bombers conducted ... During World War II, many U.S. and ...
5 Fighter Jets Used In The Vietnam War
American aircraft played a huge role in the Vietnam War, and high on the list were the nation's fighter jets. Here are five ...
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U.S. B-52 bombers spotted over Poland amid modernization efforts
Two long-range strategic bombers, the B-52H Stratofortress ... amid strong U.S. economy and Libya supply woes Russia enlists ...
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B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support
The bombers were taking part in a task force mission dubbed Viking Nebula, alongside a pair of Swedish JAS 39 Gripens. The Swedish fighters escorted the B-52s ... end of World War II, grinds ...
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B-52 bombers deployed to Europe to send a message to Russia — here's how US airmen keep them flying on a moment's notice
"My job is to fix the electronic countermeasures on the B-52," McMaster said. "It is essential to mission success because it provides defense for the aircraft in case of hostile threats or enemy ...
Business Insider4y
B-52 bombers in Louisiana tested their ability to drop nuclear bombs
The required sample size for this test will meet a historical Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) requirement of two B-52 aircraft. "After a successful loading of 20 missiles, our 2nd Operations ...
PBS8y
Bombers of World War II
The PV-1 bomber, which also bore four guns, flew successful missions throughout the war. North American B-25 Mitchell One of the best known airplanes of World War II, the B-25 bomber was also one ...
The Aviationist1mon
B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment. Created in 2018, the Bomber Task ...
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U.S. B-52 Bombers Step Up Flyovers Near Iran
Languages: English and Farsi U.S. bombers have carried out their second ... of enriched uranium by next month. U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses fly in formation over the U.S. Central Command ...
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US B-52 bombers fly over nine countries in Middle East in show of force
This week, the US military showcased its capabilities in the Middle East with a flyover of B-52 bombers and other fighter jets, according to US Central Command. This mission follows the recent end ...