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Endurance: How The USAF B-52 Bomber Became An American Icon

The 70-year-old B-52 isn’t just the most successful strategic bomber; it’s also an American military and cultural icon.

Around 30 B-52s may be reconverted to carry nuclear weapons in a reversal of New START limitations.

The Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.

According to a new report, the upgraded, re-engined B-52J Superfotresses are not expected to enter service until 2033.

The B-52 is America’s most accomplished bomber of the post-WWII era. Let’s take a look at some of this illustrious aircraft’s most defining missions.

These two aircraft will form the backbone of the USAFs bomber force for years to come.

After fitting its Boeing B-52s with new Rolls-Royce engines, the USAF expects the plane to remain in service until 2050.

With almost 3,200 aircraft, including over 1,000 fighter jets, The Boneyard is home to an impressive array of retired military aircraft.

With sorties of up to 40 hours possible, crews may need to relieve themselves sometimes, but where?

The aircraft can be armed for dozens of different missions.