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1/72 Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Operation Desert Storm
1. B-52G Stratofortress B-52G-85-BW s/n 57-6492 'Old Crow Express' of the 1708th BW(P), King Abdul Aziz IAP, Jeddah (Jeddah New), Saudi Arabia, March 1991.
2. B-52G Stratofortress B-52G-95-BW s/n 58-0159 Alley 'Oop's Bold Assault' of the1708th BW(P), King Abdul Aziz IAP, Jeddah (Jeddah New) Saudi Arabia, January 1991.
B-52G Stratofortress B-52G-95-BW s/n 58-0173 'Let's Make a Deal' of the1708th BW(P), King Abdul Aziz IAP, Jeddah (Jeddah New) Saudi Arabia, March 1991.
4. B-52G Stratofortress B-52G-95-BW s/n 58-0164 'SAC Time' of the 1708th BW(P), King Abdul Aziz IAP, Jeddah (Jeddah New), Saudi Arabia, March 1991.
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an iconic U.S. long-range strategic bomber developed and manufactured by Boeing. It is one of the most famous and longest-lived military aircraft ever built and is still in service with the United States Air Force (USAF) at the time of my acquaintance in 2021.
The B-52 was developed in the 1950s and its first flight occurred in 1952. It was designed to be a heavy bomber with the ability to carry war loads over long distances, capable of carrying out strategic bombing and tactical support missions. The aircraft has a long operational range and is capable of flying at great altitudes.
The B-52 is an arrow-wing jet bomber, and is powered by eight turbofan engines mounted under the wings. It is also known for its distinctive T-tail. The plane is capable of carrying a wide range of weapons, including nuclear missiles, cluster bombs, conventional bombs, and other munitions.
During its long career, the B-52 was used in various military operations, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other international missions. It was a crucial element in the U.S. nuclear deterrence strategy during the Cold War.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the B-52 is its incredible operational longevity. Although it was designed in the 1950s, it has been steadily upgraded and modernized over the years, enabling it to remain in service and play an important role in the 21st century.
The B-52 Stratofortress continues to be a vital element of the U.S. Air Force, playing an essential role in nuclear deterrence, bombing operations and advanced air support missions. Its longevity and reliability have made it a symbol of military power and an icon of military aviation.
Boeing B-52A-F Stratofortress. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has become an icon although it was the result of a difficult birth courtesy of various officials whose understanding of realistic goals was overridden by the desire to chase an impossible dream. Eventually a great eight engined high winged bomber would appear on the Seattle flight line. The first model would be a development batch with the B Model being the first operational version. From these two batches would come the famous Balls 3 and Balls 8 of NASA fame. Of all the versions of these tall tail bombers the B-52D would be the one that would achieve a certain measure of fame. Not only was this the largest production run of all the models, but it would also be the main bomber used during the Vietnam War having succeeded the B-52F in this role. Eventually the B-52D would be the only survivor remaining in service till it was replaced in the remaining Strategic Air Command Bombardment Wings by the B-52G and B-52H. This book is written by Kev Darling and is superbly illustrated by Sam Pearson.Author Kev Darling96 pages £25.0016 pages of Colour Profiles4 pages detailed plansOver 150 many never seen before images
1/72 Boeing B-52G US Stratofortress
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