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B-52s will return to a ready-to-fly posture not seen since the Cold War
"That means the long-dormant concrete pads at the ends of this base’s 11,000-foot runway — dubbed the “Christmas tree” for their angular markings — could once again find several B-52s parked on them, laden with nuclear weapons and set to take off at a moment’s notice. " (www.defenseone.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I was at Loring AFB in the 50's and we went from B36, B47 then B52 everyone including us kids were on alert 24/7. Routinely evacuated school to go hide in designated buildings in Canada. Dr Strangelove was not far from the truth. Our dad's lived at their failsafe point.
Our fat little buddy over there must of heard too many war stories from grandpa.....
The B-52 brings back memories of the late 50's at Biggs Air Force (SAC) Base. They were a beautiful thing to watch!
Recall the B-36s before the 52s at Biggs. Loved the sound of both.
Gest time of my life doing the 1500 hour flight test of the B52H (BUFF) at Edwards in 1961 and 1962.
Mali Kayes
It would never have happened under Obama. He would have just bowed before "rocket man" and apologized for something.