[Salgak]

Really ? I **FLEW** B-52s in the 1980s, and saw no “sabotage”. There has been ONE documented instance of intentional sabotage of a B-52, that was in 1978 at Warner-Robins, and was done by a Crew Chief, NOT an Aircrew Member...

[GingisK]

My brother was in the AF in the 1969-1971 time frame. He performed maintenance on Hound-dog missiles and then B52s when those missiles became obsolete. There was a B52 on his base that had instruments on the flight deck beaten all to hell with a hammer. They never found out who did it to his knowledge. He was stationed at Eaker Air Force Base near Blytheville, Arkansas. So, we seem to know of at least two that got beat up.

The B52s are old and patch-work maze of repair. It is a wonderful design that should be rebuilt with new materials and techniques. The crews are exceptional people, and deserve the best equipment that can be provided.