To wish B-52 a happy birthday

[Michel Van]

man time goes by

On April 15, 1952 the Prototype of B-52 rolled out Hangar at Boeing
for 60 year B-52 is backbone of USAF strategic Bombing
carry nuke during cold war , bomb vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Serbian back in stone age
and NASA NB-52B Launch X-15, D-21, X-38, X-24, M2-F3, HL-10 , HiMAT, Pegasus prototype, X-43

the so robust build they will fly to 2040, that would 88 year of service
respect

 

[thefrecklepuny]

Somehow I think that many an ex NVA, Viet Cong, Iraqi Army / Rep Guard, Serbian Military, Taliban and Al Quaeda will be cursing the beast!

 

[Grey Havoc]

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2021/03/19/brig-gen-jimmy-stewarts-final-mission/

 

[Foo Fighter]

An embodiment of the phrase, "Talk softly but carry a big stick". A proper inspiration and a right 'Gent' too.

https://www.historynet.com/jimmy-stewarts-stepson-ambushed-in-dmz.htm

 

[AE220]

Might as well make a birthday post here every year until it gets retired

 

[archipeppe]

My personal B-52's birthday tribute.

 

[publiusr]

Might as well make a birthday post here every year until it gets retired

We should live so long

 

[AE220]

We should live so long

I shall carry the tourch until the space capability upgrades

 

[Grey Havoc]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbnJPTBUDPs