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Sixty years on, the B-52 is still going strong
The iconic aircraft of the Cold War made its debut flight in 1952. The Air Force says the bomber could easily still be flying in the year 2040. That feat of longevity reflects both regular maintenance and timely upgrades ... and to the astronomical costs of the next-generation bombers that have followed the B-52 into service with the Air Force. (news.cnet.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Just goes to show that just because something is old, it may still be good. Anything well built will last if maintained.
Yep--I am a living example!
Me too, Jim.LOL
Here in Longview, TX, we're directly below the western approach path where the BUFFs descend into the Shreveport area about 50 miles east. I assume that they're returning from training flights out in west TX mostly, but I'm sure they can be returning from just about anywhere. Beautiful! I can always tell when it's a BUFF: slow, fairly low, lovely multi-jet song. Yep--I can always tell, then I trot outside to take a look!
Live in North Bossier directly below the turn for final. Talk about demand attention. These babies scream POWER, literally!
B-52 has always been my favorite bomber of all time. This plane has accomplished more than any other. I has had 3 generations of the same family to fill the Captains Seat. High Level, Low Level... What ever you want it will adapt. In just 5 years it will be able to collect Social Security.. Hope it last that long and well beyond.