at Walker AFB, Roswell NM, in 1966-67, we were often at the end of the runway when a B-52 took off. They always reminded me of a big moth sitting on the ground with their wing tips almost touching the ground. they had landing gear on the ends of the wings.
As it begins to roll, the wings elevate, then become almost straight, then slightly upward, then the body of the B-52 would lift off and over us.
MAGNIFICENT SIGHT!
I hear you. B-52s have great charisma. I love that they put little wheels near the wingtips to prop them up. Another favorite of mine is the F4 Phantom. I don’t know what it is about those machines but you just can’t help but like them.