http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/b52/ en-us Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:39:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408081/posts 1. USAF B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, with a Prandtl-Glauert Condensation Cloud, over the Pacific Ocean photographed by Bobbi Garcia. More info about the photo: http://web.archive.org/web/20031205232202/www.edwards.af.mil/archive/2003/2003-archive-garcia_photo.html Watch the first 15 seconds of this video: http://www.as.northropgrumman.com/products/b2spirit/assets/vm_b2_tx.wmv Via http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-20040817.htm 2. USAF B-52 Stratofortress loaded with Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) photographed by USAF Tech Sgt. Richard Freeland on 15 April 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Via http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-20051129.htm 3. USAF B-1B Lancer bomber with a Prandtl-Glauert Condensation Cloud photographed in Southwest Asia by USAF Staff Sgt. Shelley R. Gill on 16 January 2004. Via http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-20041216.htm 4. B-2 Spirit, BUFF, and BONE photographed by USAF... United States Air Force http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2408081/posts#comment Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:39:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393277/posts The U.S. Air Force has backed away from developing a new electronic warfare aircraft. Now it will rely on UAVs equipped with jammers, and electronic jamming pods on non-specialized (as jamming aircraft) warplanes. This was not the preferred approach. Last year, the air force revived a program to convert some of its B-52 heavy bombers into radar jamming aircraft. This would be done by equipping the bombers with jamming pods (that are similar in appearance to large bombs). The air force planned to buy 24 sets of pods, for a force of 34 B-52s. Each pair of pods would cost... The Strategy Page http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393277/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:29:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378784/posts For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Air Force has relieved the commander of a combat wing. This time it was the 5th Bomb Wing, a B-52 outfit. Previously, the commander of one of the three Minuteman ICBM wings was relieved. The three missile wings control 450 American Minuteman III ICBMs. In this case, two other senior officers were also relieved (one of them the guy in charge of the Wing Maintenance Squadron.) In both cases, the reason was "loss of confidence in his ability to command". That's milspeak for "too many little things have gone... The Strategy Page http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2378784/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:52:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352091/posts The B-52 aircraft deployed as part of the U.S. Air Force fleet are to be equipped with secure Extremely High Frequency Communication Systems to enable them to remain in contact with other elements of the military in space, in the air and on the ground. The revolutionary EHF has been found to be more reliable and less susceptible to atmospheric conditions than other frequencies. The Boeing Co. said Tuesday it received a $5.4 million initial contract to begin work on developing technologies required to integrate the new EHF satellite communication system on the U.S. Air Force B-52 fleet. No timeline... Space War http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352091/posts#comment Thu, 1 Oct 2009 01:08:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2331593/posts Minot Air Force Base is preparing to activate a new B-52 bomber squadron that will send 10 more B-52s to the North Dakota base. The new unit will be the fourth B-52 squadron in the Air Force. Minot base already has one squadron and Barksdale Air Force Base has the other two B-52 units. The Air Force has not said whether the planes will be transferred from Barksdale or taken from backup aircraft. Air Force officials say adding the new squadron at Minot is part of plans to put a stronger emphasis on nuclear mission training for B-52 units. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2331593/posts#comment Thu, 3 Sep 2009 22:52:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157504/posts August 1, 2008: The first of 18 U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers has been retired. All 18 will have been decommissioned and put into storage by next Spring. That will leave 76 still active. The retired B-52Hs have been in service 47 years. These aircraft could continue for another decade or more, but it was decided (between Congress and the air force) that the money saved from not maintaining such elderly aircraft could be better used elsewhere. Strategy Page http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157504/posts#comment Fri, 2 Jan 2009 06:59:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2092803/posts Are we going to have an October surprise, an attack on Iran by either the Bush administration or by Israel to stop the regime from becoming a nuclear power? It could happen - and alter the dynamics of the presidential race in the blink of an eye - but only if Israel pulls the trigger. Don't expect the United States to drop bombs anytime soon NY Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2092803/posts#comment Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:48:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2083705/posts Near U.S. 52 and Minnesota 55 in Inver Grove Heights, a memorial marks the spot where an Air Force B-52 bomber slammed into a cornfield 50 years ago today, killing seven of eight crewmen aboard. About 15 miles west, Bloomington resident Dave Mattsson pays tribute to the crash in the basement of his Cape Cod-style home. The 45-year-old aviation history buff has spent parts of a decade researching the Cold War crash and collecting everything from black and white photos to pieces of the plane. "Anything old you can touch tells a story," said Mattsson, a former skydiving instructor and... St Paul (Mn) Pioneer-Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2083705/posts#comment Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:42:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050284/posts (CNN) -- All six airmen aboard the B-52 bomber that crashed Monday off Guam's northwest coast were killed, Air Force officials confirmed Wednesday. Aboard Raider 21 were Maj. Christopher M. Cooper, 33; Maj. Brent D. Williams, 37; Capt. Michael K. Dodson, 31; 1st Lt. Joshua D. Shepherd, 26; 1st Lt. Robert D Gerren, 32; and Col. George Martin. The plane crashed about 30 miles northwest of Guam, the Air Force said in a statement. Air Force crews switched from a rescue operation to a recovery operation over the 7,000-square-mile crash site, said Air Force spokeswoman Sgt. Ashleigh Bryant. CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050284/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:21:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048904/posts http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080721/NEWS01/80720010&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL The Shreveport Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048904/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:25:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048643/posts Ktal has learned that a B-52 deployed from Barksdale crashed in the waters off Guam this morning. TheB-52 was scheduled to fly in Guam's Liberation Day parade, when for unknown reasons, the aircraft crashed. An extensive search is underway for the 6 crew members aboard that aircraft ...Their conditions are unknown.... we'll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available to us. KTAL http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048643/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:45:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025270/posts 1st week in May 2008, Western Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Guam, USA -- Two USN F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets intercept the low flying USAF B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber as it performs a rigging maneuver to identify the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68).Large, medium, and the above smaller photo via http://ChamorroBible.org/gpw/gpw-20050822.htm (photo 5). The Story Navy, Air Force train together to showcase capabilities By Staff Sgt. Stephen Teel, 36th Wing Public Affairs, Andersen AFB, Guam, USA http://www.GuamPDN.com/guampublishing/pacificedge/data/EkEkEFulppeoOcKtLi.htm ChamorroBible.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025270/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:43:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022008/posts 1. B-2 Spirit stealth heavy bomber (left), B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber (center), B-1B Lancer supersonic heavy bomber (right) fly in formation on 10 May 2008 for the 75th Anniversary of Barksdale AFB celebration. Large or medium photo via http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-20051129.htm (photo 12). 2. And here's the B-52 Stratofortress (left) and the B-2 Spirit (right) flying in formation on 10 May 2008. Large or medium or huge photo via http://chamorrobible.org/gpw/gpw-20051129.htm (photo 11). The Photographer United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel E. Rogers, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs, Langley Air Force Base ChamorroBible.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022008/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 18:16:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/536536/posts Hi thereYou're apparently here because youre interested in the above image. Well, here's the history of it. On the 21st of this month, I ran across a message somewhere on usenet that said something along the lines of "Well, looks like the terrorists lost the toss". This sat in my head for a bit, and I morphed it into the "The terrorists have won the toss, and have elected to receive". Now all I needed was a good photo of a 52 or something. Originally, I had intended to find an image I had seen before of a 52 doing ... Bob McCown/Zoftware by Design http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/536536/posts#comment Mon, 1 Oct 2001 01:02:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1974910/posts A B-52 bomber on a training mission from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana was forced to make an emergency landing at the Minot International Airport early this morning. According to a press release from Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs office, the five crew members from the 20th Bomb Squadron at Barksdale declared an in-flight emergency due to aircraft malfunctions and deteriorating weather conditions at the base. The B-52 just recently left the airport. No one from the Minot Air Force Base could be reached for comment on the situation. In the press release it stated that the 5th... KXMC-TV, Minot http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1974910/posts#comment Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:16:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1952600/posts PALMDALE - A B-52 Stratofortress that once was on display at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds now graces the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Air Force Plant 42. Transported in pieces to Palmdale in June, the massive bomber is the biggest of more than a dozen planes on display at the municipal airpark, which was created to showcase aircraft with links to Palmdale. Although none of the 1950s-era bombers were built at Plant 42, some have been modified there, and some B-52s assigned to Edwards Air Force Base have used Plant 42 for refueling as well as practice takeoffs and landings.... Valley Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1952600/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:27:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/587119/posts Raid of two B-52 on Tora-Bora TORA BORA (Afghanistan), 10 déc (AFP) - Two American bombers B-52 simultaneously rammed Monday towards 7H00 local (2H30 GMT), the mountainous zone of Tora Bora (is), den of group Al-Qaïda, Ossama Ben Laden, noted a journalist of the AFP. The two heavy bombers, shifted approximately km, carried out a passage to the top of Tora Bora and released each one a series of bombs which exploded in a thunderous noise. It was the first raid of B-52 of Monday. Previously, during all the night of Sunday to Monday, of the raids of American ... AFP via Bablefish http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/587119/posts#comment Mon, 10 Dec 2001 03:59:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1943328/posts PALMDALE - The latest, and largest, addition to the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Air Force Plant 42 is readying for its debut. The massive B-52 Stratofortress bomber is undergoing restoration and reassembly at the airpark at Avenue P and 25th Street East. Thanks to mostly favorable weather conditions and speedy work, the project is expected to be completed by next week, about half the originally estimated time, said Tim Hughes, deputy Public Works director. The city hired Oklahoma-based Turnlow Company to complete the project. "They were highly recommended," Hughes said. The company, one of three which submitted bids to... Valley Press on http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1943328/posts#comment Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:22:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1942557/posts The 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base will be allowed more time to prepare for a major inspection that will help determine whether it will be recertified, base officials said Wednesday. The bomb wing was decertified in a portion of its wartime mission after a late August incident when six nuclear-tipped cruise missiles were mistakenly loaded at the Minot base onto a B-52 bomber from Barksdale AFB, La. A Barksdale crew then flew the plane to the base in Louisiana. Air Force officials at the Pentagon said the incident occurred because of airmen not following the proper procedures,... Minot Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1942557/posts#comment Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:33:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1933911/posts BOWDOIN COLLEGE GRANT, Maine (AP) — The high price of metal apparently has prompted thieves to pilfer the remains of a B-52 bomber that crashed and killed seven servicemen on Elephant Mountain 45 years ago. The soaring price of metal has left nothing sacred to thieves, said Piscataquis County Sheriff John Goggin. The crash site is listed on the Maine Historic Archaeological Sites inventory, and a memorial service is held there each January. There have been a lot of break-ins at camps and summer homes where copper tubing and other metals have taken, but desecrating a grave site is another... Fosters.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1933911/posts#comment Mon, 3 Dec 2007 13:46:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1915291/posts People driving into Edwards Air Force Base from the North Gate off Highway 58 have a new sentinel to greet them: the historic B-52 bomber that enjoyed a long career as the mother ship for the famous X-15 rocket planes and other flight test programs. Retired in December 2004, the bomber was moved to its new home outside the North Gate early this month after years of storage in various spots along the Edwards flightline. The move is part of an effort to make Edwards' notable history more accessible to the general public, after security concerns following the Sept. 11,... Valley Press on http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1915291/posts#comment Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:01:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1914101/posts The United States' "disturbing" safety standards for its nuclear weapons came under fire last night after 70 US Air Force personnel were disciplined over an "unprecedented" security failure. Three colonels, a lieutenant colonel and 66 other staff were punished after a B-52 bomber was mistakenly flown 1,200 miles across the America loaded with nuclear-armed missiles. It is regarded as the worst nuclear weapons security breach in the US for at least 40 years. The four officers were relieved of their commands following an investigation that found widespread disregard for the rules on handling weapons – in this case each warheads... Daily Telegraph (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1914101/posts#comment Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:46:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913878/posts Airmen not following the proper procedures that they were trained in, along with a lack of leadership and supervision, caused the incident in late August where nuclear weapons were loaded on a B-52 bomber at Minot Air Force Base and were flown to Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, said Maj. Gen. Richard Newton, assistant deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements. “Their lack of attention in detail is where the failure occurred,” Newton said at a news conference at the Pentagon Friday. . . . He said the incident began with the failure of airmen to conduct a required... Minot Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913878/posts#comment Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:05:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913810/posts 70 punished in accidental B-52 flight By PAULINE JELINEK, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 3 minutes ago The Air Force said Friday it has punished 70 airmen involved in the accidental, cross-country flight of a nuclear-armed B-52 bomber following an investigation that found widespread disregard for the rules on handling such munitions. "There has been an erosion of adherence to weapons-handling standards at Minot Air Force Base and Barksdale Air Force Base," said Maj. Gen. Richard Newton, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations. Newton was announcing the results of a six-week probe into the Aug. 29-30 incident... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913810/posts#comment Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:57:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913730/posts WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A six-week probe into the mistaken flight of nuclear warheads across the country uncovered a "lackadaisical" attention to detail in day-to-day operations at the air bases involved in the incident, an Air Force official said Friday. The investigation found that "a limited number of airmen" at both locations failed to follow procedures, said Maj. Gen. Dick Newton, assistant deputy chief of staff for operations. Four officers -- including three colonels -- have been relieved of duty in connection with the August 29 incident in which a B-52 bomber flew from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota... CNN.Com / US http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1913730/posts#comment Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:58:08 GMT