First the A-10's now the B-52's
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SC_Mike
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I remember hearing about Operation Arclight, 52s dropping bombs from 50k feet or higher. Those on the ground never saw or heard a plane.
I came of age at the end of Vietnam so I didn't have the honor of serving but I want to say thanks to those of you who did serve before, during and after.
Sorry about the drift, but cant say it enough.
I came of age at the end of Vietnam so I didn't have the honor of serving but I want to say thanks to those of you who did serve before, during and after.
Sorry about the drift, but cant say it enough.
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Gulfecho
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The A-10 is one of my favorite planes, very "blue collar" machine. The B-52 has stood the test of time and then some.
Let's not forget the boys in the AC-130 Spectre laying down a world of close in pain.
Let's not forget the boys in the AC-130 Spectre laying down a world of close in pain.
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Babalooie
US Veteran
"Peace is our profession." War is just a hobby.
I worked on autopilots, compasses and the beloved astrotrackers on G model BUF's at Robbins AFB in Georgia.
Screwed up my ankle jumping out of the 47 Section hatch during a redball.
I worked on autopilots, compasses and the beloved astrotrackers on G model BUF's at Robbins AFB in Georgia.
Screwed up my ankle jumping out of the 47 Section hatch during a redball.
SC_Mike
Member
The story goes when the last B2 stealth is retired and flown out to the desert the flight crew will be picked up by a B52.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
The b52's are going to clean carpets one carpet at a time. Right?
Beemerguy, thanks for that pic of tail assembly.
You're welcome! I'm sorry the local birds decorated it...
Were you a B-52 tailgunner?
No, never had the honor of serving, never have seen one up close.
I thought it was a great shot, decorated or not that gave me a perspective of the size of that aircraft.
dougb1946
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Agricultural mission-turning soil and spreading high phosphate fertilizer.
Do those B-1s???
Do those B-1s do much of anything? It seems that the are never 'suited for the required role'.
Do those B-1s do much of anything? It seems that the are never 'suited for the required role'.
OP
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Rastoff
US Veteran
They have their place, but aren't as robust as the venerable B52. Around here it's always an event when a B-1 actually flies.
I knew a B-1 pilot here at Edwards a few years back. I joked with him that he must like sitting on the ground. He didn't think it was funny.
OP
The flight crew in the Buff will be packing 1911's and a Warthog will be circling overhead for cover
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kalei
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1958 to 1964 I was a A3A/MD9/ASG21 gunnery systems mechanic. Spent many hours arming/de-arming and working on these systems. Did electronic, hydraulics, pneumatics, slap worked on the .50 cal guns and the 20mm gatling guns. They covered the D,F, G and H models. Loved that plane..
venomballistics
Member
B1 and B2 are both fine ordnance delivery systems.
The B52, on the other hand, is a heavy bomber.
The B52, on the other hand, is a heavy bomber.
Babalooie
US Veteran
There was one at Chanute AFB when I attended tech school. Story goes, the plane had an IFE (in flight emergency) and had to land there. The runway couldn't handle the weight and was unable to take off. So, they turned it into a display/ training unit for jet engine students.
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