A wave of B-52 bombers took off today from RAF Fairford. The giant bombers, which have been expected to play a key role in the bombing of Iraq, took off one after the other from the ...

The first of a number of expected US B-52 bombers touched down today at an RAF base in Gloucestershire. The long-range bomber, expected to be involved in any conflict with Iraq, is the first of ...

Fairford operates jointly as one of the USAF's European air bases. Iconic B52 Stratofortress planes have been regular ...

The B-52 Stratofortress was built in 1952. With a few modifications, Model B entered service in 1955. "It's a remarkably overbuilt, overengineered airframe and there are very few things that are ...

WASHINGTON — The Air Force is pushing back its schedule for modernizing the Eisenhower-era B-52 Stratofortress with a new radar by a year amid integration challenges, according to a new report ...

Oneida County is contributing $150,000 to project to restore B-52 bomber at Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The bomber 'flew' off its base and sustained damage in the July 2024 tornado.

Tonight will continue cloudy with spells of rain that will be wintry over the hills for a time. The precipitation becomes patchy and light later as it turns to rain. Breezy but winds diminish ...

The US Air Force has chosen the F130 engine, a military designation for the Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan engine, for the B-52 Stratofortress. The BR725 engine has a thrust of 16,900 lbs (75.2 kN) and a ...

The B-52, like most American military aircraft, has undergone numerous upgrades to ensure it remains a viable strategic bomber well into the 21st century. The latest fielded model is the B-52H ...

During the deployment, one B-52 also flew from Romania to the Middle ... In November, Stratofortress bombers from the 2nd BW were sent back to RAF Fairford, and took part in joint operations ...

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