The Christmas Bombing that became the B-52's bloodiest chapter. December 18-29, 1972. Strategic Air Command sent 729[...] ...

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reportedly blocked a request from US President Donald Trump to allow US forces to use UK air bases during any preemptive attack on Iran, owing to concerns it ...

DAYTON — It was a top-secret mission that kicked off the country’s first strikes in Operation Desert Storm in the Middle East. Now, more than 35 years later, members of seven B-52 crews that flew that ...

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command stated that if ordered, it can restore nuclear capability to B-52 fleet and can load ...

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A B-52 bomber comes in low over RIAT airshow fans with its unmistakable eight engine roar filling the sky. The approach is slow, heavy, and intimidating, showing just how massive the aircraft really ...

At the height of the Cold War, U.S. bombers loaded with nuclear weapons were a common sight in the sky. They were meant to discourage the Soviet Union from launching a strike — and they were prepared ...

Submitted Photo Aircrew from the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., land a B-52 Stratofortress following its ferry flight from Boeing’s San Antonio facility on Dec. 8, 2025.