Delta Pilot Makes 'Aggressive Maneuver' To Avoid B-52 Bomber
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The B-52 Stratofortress: A Look at the History and Enduring Power of America's Heavy BomberThe Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic heavy bombers in history, and in 2015, it marked an incredible milestone: 60 years of active service in the United States Air Force. Originally designed to carry large nuclear bombs,
The Delta airlines pilot was forced to make an “aggressive” evasive manoeuvre to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a U.S. fighter jet before landing in North Dakota
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The National Interest on MSNB-52 Stratofortress Was 'Built to Punch America's Enemies in the Face'The B-52 Stratofortress, designed in 1948 and in service since 1952, is America’s longest-serving bomber, renowned for durability, adaptability, and strategic impact in conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq.
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Air Force Times on MSNAir Force reviewing B-52’s apparent near miss with airlinerSorry about the aggressive maneuver,” an airline pilot told passengers after sharply banking to avoid a B-52 over North Dakota. "Not a fun day at work."
The iconic B-52 Stratofortress has unique landing gear just for its wing tips thanks to the massive amount of weight of its fuel and ordnance.
Aerospace company Boeing announced this week it has began fitting a new radar system on the B-52 Stratofortress as the plane will stay in service until 2050
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B-52 Stratofortress | The Bomber That Refuses to DieWhy is a bomber built in the 1950s still one of the most feared weapons in the skies today? Discover the incredible story of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, the legendary long-range bomber that has outlasted generations of aircraft and is STILL flying combat missions in 2025 - and beyond.
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The National Interest on MSNThe B-52 Stratofortress Is Now 70 Years Old. Why Hasn’t It Been Retired Yet?The B-52s in service today outwardly resemble those that flew in the 1950s, but their interiors have been repeatedly modernized over the years.