The National on MSN1d
A symbol of massive firepower: Why the US flies B-52 bombers over the Middle East
It was built by Boeing during the Cold War era to carry out nuclear missions and made its maiden flight in April 1952. The ...
The National Interest1d
In 1970, the U.S. Air Force Grounded Its Fastest Bomber
The B-58 was technically advanced for the late 1950s. Built to achieve high speeds and high altitudes, the B-58 featured a ...
The National Interest on MSN12d
U.S. Air Force B-52s Are Back over Swedish Skies
Sweden’s partnership has been crucial to the success of the U.S. Bomber Task Force operations. The B-52 and other U.S.
The Aviationist20d
USAF B-52 Stratofortress Flies with Israeli F-35Is and F-15s in Joint Training Over Middle East
The B-52, currently deployed to the UK for BTF 25-2, practiced operational coordination and communication with Israeli F-35Is and F-15Is to deter regional threats. A U.S Air Force B-52H ...
The Aviationist24d
B-52 Spotted Over Texas Apparently Carrying Hypersonic Missile During Test
The B-52, sporting the orange throwback paint scheme, has been spotted flying over Texas with two loads under the wing hardpoints, one of which clearly looks like an AGM-183 ARRW missile.
Simple Flying25d
How US Air Force Global Strike Command Gets Aircrew Fit To Fly B-52s For 33 Hours
Pilots operating the B-52 Stratofortress endure some of the world’s most extended missions, often exceeding 30 hours. Sustaining concentration while crossing multiple time zones requires significant ...
Defense News27d
How Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ could speed up hypersonic range expansion
Airmen conduct preflight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for a flight test of the Air Force's hypersonic AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon. (Giancarlo Casem/Air Force ...
Simple Flying28d
How Many B-52 Stratofortresses Were Built?
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been an icon of military aviation for decades. Its sweeping wings and eight-engine configuration is unmistakable. The silhouette of the colossal jet has grown to be ...
UK Defence Journal28d
American B-52 bombers fly from England to ‘bomb’ Turkey
Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, England, have completed Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission Spartan Sword, demonstrating ...
Post and Courier29d
Summerville teacher aide died 10 months after being accused of child abuse. Now her father is suing.
The father of a former Summerville teacher assistant is suing Dorchester County School District Two and the Summerville Police Department claiming they falsely painted his late daughter as a child ...
Post and Courier1mon
Last SC restaurateur sentenced in $2.8 million COVID-era loan fraud scheme
The last in a trio of brothers operating restaurants in South Carolina and Georgia will spend two years in prison for his role in obtaining $2.8 million via COVID-19 loan fraud, of which some $ ...
The National Interest1mon
A B-52 Stratofortress Buzzed Russia To Celebrate Estonia’s Independence Day
The B-52 and accompanying fighter aircraft flew within just 30 miles (50 kilometers) of the Russian border, and just 10 miles of the Belarusian border. February 24 is perhaps best known in the ...