I wonder how many parts from other B52s are melded into that one airframe to keep it flying for 40+ years? Lots, I’d wager.
One of my son’s was active air force at the end of Carters adm. and into Reagans. He said 1/2 the time only 1/2 of the planes could fly due to scavenageing parts to keep some planes up.....When Reagan became Pres. the parts started rolling in...Democrats always cut military, in fact the military is about the only area that gets real cuts....