B-52 Stratofortress taxi and take off, air crew race to launch multiple B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, US Air Force, Louisiana, United States. (2nd Bomb Wing, U.S. Air Force, Motorizado)
I had the pleasure of having a childhood with two weeks every summer spent at my grandmother's camp on Hot Brook Lake in Danforth, Maine. During those years, Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine was a B-52 base and they would practice flying those things at ultra-low altitude OVER Hot Brook Lake four or five times a day. It's a very quiet lake with only a handful of camps on it, many times I would be out in my row boat or canoe and hear that thing coming just in time to plug my ears and look up. There it would be, cruising low and slow right over the tree tops and then right over my damn boat as it continued across the lake. The same was done with F-15 or F-16 fighters but they were never as slow and never as cool as those bombers. That all ended when the base closed around 1991.
I was an aircraft mechanic working on the B-52s and KC-135s at Loring. The last B-52 left Loring on November 16, 1993. The last KC-135 left Loring on March 2, 1994. I finished my time in the Air Force about one week after that.
I watched the B-52 the first time it flew in 1954. It had a B-47 and a delta-wing fighter as escorts and camera planes. It flew a lazy loop from Seattle down around Tacoma and back and never retracted its landing gear. I would have been very impressed with its size if I hadn't seen a B-36 passing over low, a couple of years before.
Hi Steve. I don't take anything away from your experience but these things are truly dinosaurs. My God the start up sequence with the overburn of kerosene . Lucky Greta wasn't around to see that. Awesome machines in their day but surplus to demand today My god- blown off the face of the earth before they take off - illusion but not Ilusnikoff. My life aeronautical experience highlight LBJ AF1 and Concord , F11 F18 F35 and Mark 9 Spitfire & P51 Mustang Rolls Royce Merlin We can only live what we experience but I am an old man now I don' t need war my life savi g's are already under attack with out the green woke rubbish
I had just turned 18(November 1961) and was stationed at Larson AFB Washington (now closed)was assigned to the 462nd SAC wing as an aircraft ground refueling specialist. Standing by the flightline watching a group of B52's takeoff one after the other just took my breath away. Will never forget that sound
I live here in Sacramento, California, USA....back when Mather was an active Air Force base, around 1986, I saw 3 of these B-52's take off at once, then a U-2....the big trail of smoke from the B-52's hung around for 10-15 minutes.... The U-2 was impressive, whisper quiet, and as soon as they got air...went nearly vertical climb...
Boy does that bring back memories! I spent 5 years at Minot AFB in N. Dakota working on "H" model B-52's and eventually got shipped to Loring AFB by Limestone Maine where I spent another 21/2 years working "G" model B-52's. They are quite the bird I can tell you but it was definitely a love/hate relationship working on those beasts.
Love/hate you say but it must be one of the best jobs in the world to work with these kind of things. And there are not too many of these kind of things in the world.
@@lottnio8207 For me, being a crew chief was the best job in the air force. So far as the hate part comes in? The B-52 isn't an easy bird to work on. It's big, heavy, and a lot of the things you have to do on it don't come easy. Not to mention you've got a bird with huge amount of hours on the air frame so every time it comes back from a mission then you are looking a truck load of hours just to get it patched back up and flying again. For example, to do a preflight on a B-52 takes 8 hours if you go by the book on it. And that's if there is nothing major wrong with it. Now the love part of it? There is no better feeling of knowing you just busted your butt to get that bird up and flying again. The "G" model bomber I worked on at Loring was a 1957 model and I was born in 1958 so it was older than me and that is saying something. And I have a huge respect for it too as it still continues to outshine many of our current bombers. It's a great plane and it is tough too. Time has proven that. Yes, it was indeed an honor to work on it.
I was enlisted in The USAF at Loring Air Force base Maine from 1978 to 1982. I was a security specialist guarding 4 B 52’s uploaded with nuclear weapons and nine KC 135’s. This video brings back great memories!
As a retired USAF member...very proud to see these birds " scramble ".. n awesome to see the crews hit n git! Very proud of all of those " BUFFS" , as we called them during Nam! Does this old Vet well! Thanks for sharing!
@Tom Martyr nothing is free and of the few things this government is actually supposed to do, protecting it's borders and citizens is high up on the list. Besides, if it wasn't for the military might of this country, all that "free" stuff you want could easily be taken by another country.
"H" model B-52s shown in this clip are stationed at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana these 52s came from the 7th Bomb at Carswell AFB, Texas now closed and is now a Naval Air Station.
Huge plane, will never go out of date. It was ahead of its time. I lived on Richmond Air base in NSW Australia. We had what they called the Star Lifter. Pretty loud, however to a plane lover like myself, it was all part of the excitement. We also had the Galaxy come to our base as well. The number of wheels on this plane was amazing. People far and wide came to get a glimpse of it. I would have loved to see a B52, however I was not fortunate enough to see one. I would loved to see a Lancaster fly as well. The B29 Superfortress would just be awesome to see. Just love those war type engines with propellers. You can see how much work went into building them. Great video Thank you so much Sue Sydney Australia
God I love my US Of A. This is ominous awesomeness. To have recorded a full frontal… …of this magnificent flying art of war taking off would have been priceless.
Such B52 transported murderers to Vietnam to kill 3 million Vietnamese for 20 years with their own losses, as always, 60,000 dead, because each subsequent terrorist-Hasidic war of Ameyrica means millions of dead, cripples and suffering, and billions of dollars in profit for the USA. In all the conflicts after WWII, where the USA and Hasidic Israel were fought, over 9 million citizens of other countries were killed and today they are adding thousands of dead bodies in Ukraine, and who knows, maybe soon in Poland or all of Europe.
I was a proud crew chief on a B-52 D from March 1962 to Dec.1969. We too pride in our aircraft and made sure when we presented our aircraft to the flight crew it was airworthy.
Thank you for your service and taking great care of a tax funded aircraft. The fact that they are still flying and viable says a lot about the excellent manner in which you operated them.
I worked on the launch truck in U-tapao Thailand,1968. Nothing more exciting for a 21 year old than to be part of sending 12 B-52D off on a mission. Now at 75 I still have shivers when I see this footage.
My brother got a great deal on a house that was nearly directly in front of the main runway (about 500 yards away) at Bergstrom AFB. It had been a SAC base before but had been converted to TAC. Still it had a few B52s and KC 135s When they took off you felt as though you could hit them with a rock if you tried. The phantoms there were impressive too for their get up and go.
when I was a kid in Texas we lived in a home that was apparently the route those same planes would take to land. I remember looking up at the f4 and b52s thinking it was so cool looking.
I spent my summers in Limestone, ME, just about 2 miles south of Losing AFB where my Dad was stationed in the 50's and my brother and I would just lay on the grass and watch the B-5×'s fly "HOT'S" every time during the 60's and into the early 70's. Thank you.
I recently watched a docu on the B-52 that said they don't actually "rotate" at takeoff, but rather sort of lift off with all landing gear leaving the ground almost simultaneously. Apparently they land the same way. Very impressive!
Yes! I was at Lackland in the late 60s and would drive up on the WEs to Bergstrom to visit, meet, & greet the Buff's aircrews. What an education and such fine men and women who took care of and flew those "weapon systems."
I was in the Army, stationed at Bergstrom temporarily for about 3 months in the summer of 1960, while our Nike Missile site in Elroy Texas was being completed. The thing I remember is being in the Day room playing pool, and when they were revved the engines, we could not hear ourselves talking across the pool table. What a roar those engines make, and the Air Force guys told us that they even used sound deflectors while doing this.
When I was a senior in high school, I lived on Peace Air Force Base in Potsmouth, New Hampshire. That was in 63-64. I would wake in the morning and watch the tails of B-52's over the tops of the buildings between my house and the airstrip getting in formation for take off. After all these years it's still a strong memory.
I lived in Dover right under the flight path of these big boys when I was growing up. To me it was so cool then they had an alert at night and they would take off one after another. One time when one was coming in the plane ,I think, was trying to fly under the radar he was so low. I sure miss them days.
I am a middle age woman now. When I was a little girl I loved to watch airplanes and I still do. These Majestic B52 Bombers are still something you can't describe! Yhey are just as Magnificent now as they were then! I pray you Magnificent guys will be guarded by our Magnificent God when you are in the Heavenlies. Be safe and well in His loving care. USA 🇺🇸 YOU ARE LOVED
My father was a crew chief on B52 until he retired in 1985. I grew up to hearing those beautiful beast. Whenever I see or hear one it brings happy tears to my eyes and reminds me of my father.
My father was bombed by a B52 before he retired in 1985. I grew up hearing those horrifying beast. Whenever I see or hear one it brings sad tears to my eyes and reminds me of my father.
I have always loved watching B-52's take off and land. They're probably my favorite as far as watching them land and takeoff. They're just so amazing, plus the fact that they've been around for 60 to 70 or so years
@@steves3760 Too bad the Orange Dumpster Fire couldn't get in the service with his bad arches. It's amazing how he can support himself around the Golf course!
I felt this was one of the best made aircraft videos. Favorite shots were the close up of the pilot looking out his open window and the bird still in its parking spot while another of its squadron was taking off seemingly right over its wings. You could feel the speed and precision of this operation from that shot. Good filming. Good editing. No crap shots left in. No camera shaking. No dirt on the lens. Just good stuff. THANKS!
The “critics” never flew the plane … The H models still in service were built in 1960 … that’s 63 years ago … and once the Buff is re-engined with F103 Rolls Royce, planned operational until 2050! … never in history has a weapon system, let alone a combat aircraft, lasted 90 years! “Critics” are like most people on social media … opinions are like sphincters … everyone’s got one! Thank you for your interest … A twenty year B-52 pilot.
The ladies have changed a bit from the D Series but I still love her. Fifty years later and she still my favorite girl. Never forget your first dance with her. 307th SAW SAC
Большое уважение наземному составу, техникам. От них всегда, в большей степени, зависит вылет экипажей самолётов. Сам лётчик ВТА, поэтому с удовольствием просмотрел видео. Всем лётчикам, не смотря на принадлежность к странам, респект. Мы потомки Антуан де Сент-Экзюпери.
@@Buk-hx4mb Ну, у нас немного другие названия для самолётов. Ту-95 ,, Медведь,, , Ту-160 ,, Белый Лебедь,, . Я, более 10 ти лет отлетал на Ан-12 ,,Куб,, . А наши ,,Русланы,, и ,,Мрию,, даже сравнить не с чем, монстры. Удачи и здоровья. С уважением Сергей.
In the mid 1960's the family was heading to Maine towing our 25' sailboat for a 2week cruise. We were on I95 near Bangor Maine. At that time Bangor Airport was a SAC base with a squadron of B52's. One of the runways ends at the highway so the planes fly over I95 on take off. I hear dad say "Ah s___" as he looked at the runway ahead. A B52 was taking off. It would fly right over us and Dad was afraid the engine wash would flip the trailer. Thankfully it didn't but man what a sight.
Thanks, I enjoyed. I flew 0058 and 0022 when I was at Homestead AFB. Amazing that we had such an experience. However, Ten hours in an ejection seat was painful.
James Holder...At least they have a head on board, sort of. Not to mention the ability to get out of your seat & being able to stretch. I sat right seat when my Brother n Law was the Aircraft commander. AWESOME FUCKING DAYS WHILE I WAS ATTACHED TO S.A.C.
I grew up in the 50's and 60's living down the flight path of Castle Air Base near Atwater, CA. I miss the sound of those 52's taking off and also watching them come in for landings at night. They would be stacked up for miles back in the sky. Nothing louder than a 52 taking off, it makes the ground shake. I also miss those F4's breaking the sound barrier, loved that sonic boom.
When my family lived on Guam in the summertime with the air thin would watch The B-52s take off from the Anderson Air Base field. They backed up all the way to the end of the runway locked their brakes. Then they would throttle up you would hear a thundering Roar and the squeal of the brakes releasing. They would go to maximum throttle then dump water into the engines to get additional thrust the exhaust would turn black. The plane would lift about a hundred feet off at the end of the runway. Then would dip below the horizon because the runway was on top of a cliff. In about 20 seconds later you would see the B-52 rise up above the horizon. On a rare occasion if having engine trouble a B-52 would end up splashing down in the ocean. It takes some real guts to fly these things.
These are historial 8 engine jet propulsion bombers still in service. Congratulations to the US Air Force B52 flight team. We thank You for your Service. Aim high and keep America strong!
Dad was a career USAF SAC pilot and flew the 52 during the 60's and 70's. He flew Chrome Dome in the 60's out of Westover AFB in MA and McCoy AFB in Orlando and was actually in the air the day Kennedy was assassinated. They got orders to arm their nucs and light up Moscow as the US thought the Russians got him and he knew at that point that it was a one-way mission. After they crossed into Russian airspace from Turkey, they got orders to divert to Seville, Spain and he said when they all deplaned, their flightsuits were soaked with sweat. He also flew the Buff in Nam in 67 and 72 when they were knocking them down with SAM's. Said as the lead squadron commander, he said all he could do was turn his radio off when the screams of being hit became too unbearable and he hoped he'd make it out alive when he nauseously climbed into the cockpit on every subsequent sortie. He told me all of this before he passed and ever since, there's no one that holds a candle to him to me although all of our serviceman and women are as hallowed. He used to take his Super 8 video camera up with him and had his copilot film the midair refuels - they zoomed in and you could see the boom operator from the KC135 waving at them from his window. We'd watch these on home movie night and would always laugh. Dad's been gone since 2002 and I've missed him every day. High Flight Dad!
These huge stratofortress are a beauty to see them take ff. A lot of training and courage to do this. Thank God these guys are willing. I love and respect all of you! God love and protect all of you! My 2 brothers are in heaven now, they were in the Korean War. These men are so handsome in their uniforms. WE are behind you! Frankie Ravan
I was based outta Minot AFB, North Dakota . . . assigned to Detachment 7, 37th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron . . . a Military Airlift Command tenant unit, on a Strategic Air Command base ! 😎🇺🇸
I lived in Riverside, California near March Air Force Base when I was a kid. My class went on a field trip there when I was about seven years old. We got to go inside a B-52, a C135 refueling tanker, and an F-4 Phantom. All out on the airfield. Then a K9 demonstration by the military police. What a great day for a kid!
Chris my father was stationed @ March when he retired in 72. I got the same tour you did even got to eat in the flight line snack bar with pilots & crew. we lived in base housing right across the highway from the runway. that was one strict Air base when they moved STUFF! being 12 yrs. old it was awesome.
I was stationed at March from 1973 to 1976. March was HQ 15th Air Force SAC and the B-52s were assigned to the 22nd Bomb Wing. I was in the 33rd Comm Squadron and supported the computer systems through which command and control was maintained for all the bomber, fighter, and missile assets.
I served on B-52D's at March AFB until the D's were retired to the Bone Yard in '82. The 22nd got brand new KC-10's and converted to an all tanker wing.
Veteran Air Force Crew Chief who worked another plane but never got tired of seeing these land and take off, same goes for B1Bs and C-5s. Recently in an airport was lucky enough to see a ANTONOV AN-225 take off, another sight to see
Being born a SAC-baby (Dad was a navigator on KC-135 tankers) the B-52 quickly became my favorite aircraft. Nothing has such a flat angle of attack on take-offs or landings. Truly a majestic bird.
The B-52 and I have something in common.....we were both made the same year. What a great friend she's been! Thanks for the vid....brought back some really (mostly) good memories.
LOL, I predate the first operational B-52s by about 5 years. Worked on them at March AFB near Riverside, CA when it was 22nd Bomb Wing Headquarters and part of the Strategic Air Command. We had 30 B-52Cs and 30 B-52Ds and 60 KC-135 tankers to go with them.
I went to the NCO academy at Barksdale AFB, and a fellow student was a maintainer for a earlier model Buff. He took me to his aircraft after class one afternoon. It was the most amazing moment I have had near such a big bad ass thing. I was a “DG” (Did Graduate) in 1973 at the academy. So glad to see them up close.
Years ago, lived in Virginia Beach- flight path to Naval Air Station in Norfolk. One of these coming in over the beach- broke windows!! I had just moved to Virginia Beach, and was overwhelmed by this gigantosaur landing. Beautiful and scary at the same time. Still haven't forgotten.
Maybe Langley AFB? We lived in VB from '71 until '80. Maybe 2 miles from the end of one of the runways. I saw, heard and felt many aircraft over those years but I never saw one of these. It's all USMC F-18 and CH-53 where we live today. Nothing like NAS Oceana though.
I was stationed at a remote radar site in northeast Wyoming in 1966. Elsworth AFB was our support base. I can remember seeing FOUR B-52's take off at the SAME time. Everything on the base was shaking. They are impressive.
David, I have drank Beers with Ellsworth personnel in Rapid City. I was a Jarhead at the time, Artillery, but my brother was Security Forces at Ellsworth. Went up there to hang out with him and his buddies once, late 90’s. Ellsworth has been slated to be the first operational and training base for the newly unveiled B21. Although I am a Marine, I am still damn proud of the Air Force’s lineage, and it’s Global Strike Capability. Our grandfather served as a navigator in a B17 out of Great Britain with the 96th Bomb Group, 337th Bomb Squadron. 🇺🇸
I was a mechanic working on B-52s and KC-135s at Loring AFB, Maine. At that same time, my brother was a mechanic at K.I. Sawyer AFB, Michigan. Both of those bases are closed now.
We stopped at Loring on the way to Goose Bay in late 1968 Lucid Dreamer. Most all the SAC bases are now closed. I was also stationed at Ramey AFB from 1968-70 , also closed. The D models tall tails were my favorite.
Yeah, I liked that too... tired of hearing the armed forces get totally bagged about because of the behavior of a miniscule percentage. More plaudits are definitely in order!
Grew up with these beasts in my backyard. My dad was a navigator on 52's at Pease AFB in New Hampshire. God they are a beautiful plane and show the power that we once had.
All that debt that occurred from bombing Viet Nam that's still not paid off! Yep LBJ, and Nixon screwed the pooch getting involved in a Neo-Colonial War FDR was not going to allow.
Hard to believe they literally flew some of these Stratoforts clear from Louisiana straight to Iraq and Kuwait in 91. The IRG had some of the worst days of their lives when those birds flew overhead, without a doubt.
Lived in base housing, Offutt AFB and I remember lying in bed and listening to B52s take off. Strangely enough, it became my lullabye (I was just 5 ) and I was so used to it that when we moved off base it was so quiet that I had trouble going to sleep!
I’ve been up close to this mighty plane just like the ground crew in this video and only then you realise the sheer size of this massive aircraft . She is truly awe inspiring . This was at the Darwin Aviation Museum in Australia . Thank you for this beautiful video Cheers from Australia and keep posting more videos . The B 52 is one of my favourite planes together with the C5 and C 17 .
I lived in a small town in the bootheel of Missouri and Blytheville later named Eaker AIR FORCE BASE was just a good stone throw from home to base as crow flies! You could definitely hear without and fought when they would fire those big birds up. I suppose we were right over there flight path cause when they came over looked like tree top height, I know they were higher but all you could do is cover your ears and squat with your back toward them, the noise was just unbelievable!!!!
I served at K I Sawyer AFB, aka K I Siberia, in the late 70s. Security police. The video brings back a flood of memories. Mostly of the -45 degree nights and chest deep snow. I enjoyed hearing the buffs again.
I grew up and live in Marquette by K I Sawyer, and loved watching the B52's, KC135's, and F106's flying around every day. I had moved away for some years but brought my wife up to my parents house. Early one morning we were woken up by this persistent rumbling noise, my wife jumped up and ran to the window and just about crapped herself, here was a stream of 8 B52'S and a number of 135's following them leaving Sawyer banking over Marquette and heading off somewhere. I suspected it was another ORI (operational readiness inspection), but my wife was a bit freaked out until I explained what was going on. She was pretty impressed.
@@mikeparks4488 Seeing the whole base clear out made me feel proud. Watching all those aircraft one after another. I remember the one ori when I had just gotten married. The base sirens went off. I told my wife we were going to be bombed. I had an old twin bed in the basement. That was the best afternoon I can remember. Lol.
@@denniscook1422 I was on a B-52 crew in 1973. On my wedding day, 250 miles away from the base, I got a telephone call. "We just began an ORI...but you didn't get this call". In an ORI EVERYBODY and their brother was supposed to show up!
used to see one B52 in Duxford air force museum. Quite impressive about its size. The whole round building is built to fit its size. And all other planes are in its arms.
I was stationed at Wright Patterson AFB from 1967-1971 and lived in BOQ (base housing). Among other organizations, a SAC wing was based at Wright Patt and when the B52s took off they went directly over base housing at maybe 1000-2000 ft elevation. You couldn't hear yourself think.
I flew Buffs from '81 to '92 at K.I. Sawyer AFB (410th BMW) and Barksdale AFB. I was assigned to 8AF but flew with the 2 BMW. It's an amazing aircraft, but it can really wear you out after flying in for 12 hours.
I was at K.I. in 1970. Last duty station. I watched as these pilots got out of the BUFF's in 1967 after a 12 hour bomb run. They looked beat. Fun to watch the tail gunner get out of the D model tall tails also
Repent to Jesus Christ! “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalms 42:11 NIV F
My Dad was Wing Commander at Carswell AFB when he flew B-52s - many years ago. Other than fighter jets, the B-52 is my favorite plane. Nothing can compare to them.
Spent 4 years working on these at Wurtsmith AFB. . They are amazing. We loaded 6 ea Cruise missiles on each inboard pylon besides filling the bomb bays.
I was aircraft structural maintenance at Barksdale from 1997-2001. I worked on every plane shown in this video. I remember 0058, an engine fell off and was down for a looong time
just found this video awesome, sure brought memories, i was a crew chief at the end of my air force time , 1966- 1970 , worked on these beasts at march air force base California , Anderson air force base Guam , u-tapio air base Thailand , i was always amazed how so many bombs could go out and veitman was still there, 500 lbs and 750 lbs ,
I too served from 1966-1970. Had to go take Basic and Tech School at Amarillo AFB because Lackland had a spinal meningitis outbreak. Stationed after basic and tech school at Lowry AFB Denver until I got out in 1970
Yes, how many times did you think that what if these machines were turned on you. Us of a has hardly had a war raining on them lie people of Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and others. Yes you suffered in 9/11 but look what you did.You destroyed entire civilizations as a revenge
That neighborhood on Terciera is still there. It looks like it's maintained by somebody, probably the US. I didn't realize that B52's were based there.
I used to live in FOrt WOrth back when they had B52s at Carswell AFB (now JRB/FtWorth). We would drive out and park directly in the flight line on the south end of the base and these mosters would fly DIRECTLY overhead. It seemed like they barely cleared the fence, lol. I asked a lot of questions of my USAF friends & found out the B52 cannot take off with a full load of bombs AND fuel. They weight is just too much (at least in the late '80s). They may have changed to m,ore powerful engines by now. Anyway, the little wheels on the ends of the wings are to keep the wings from dragging the ground when fully loaded, and they still have to top off from a KC-10 or KC-135 once airborne. That blew my mind.
I have watched stuff like this for 55 years of B52s & B47s. I still get exited & wish I could fly again. GOD Bless our military & their families. H. Dexter
Ya, and bless the ones who give you a chance to use these mad machines. Bless the ones who die to keep some mad people in USA happy and employed. Wonder how will it feel to have these planes drop their blessings on US of A
@@shillong2011 It will never happen. I dont know where you live but we very nearly lost our freedoms 75 years ago. We were all saved by an incredible generation of people in the world. They sacrificed everything for people around the globe. It's obvious you are a pus-y and haven't served anyone or anything. Keep up the good work.
@@RiDankulous I have lived on the flight path of a major air Force Base. They are a C17 base. I'm talking 50 years and have only seen 1 B52 landing for a static display at an airshow.
My name is olsen, was stationed at Carswell afb in 1978, 7th security police squadron. I was a security specialist 81130 job specialty code, I guarded B52's with nuclear weapons on board. There was 12 jets on the alert pad. It was a fun time for me and my buddies, thanks for the memories.
Still one of the coolest looking planes ever designed. I grew upten minutes from carswell afb. Back in the cold war 80s when they were still flying airborne alerts.
Being stationed at Barksdale as a first assignment 30 years ago this year was amazing. Hard work, always training but well worth the memories. Lovingly, I remember several of these birds (actual tail numbers) from when I as a Security Forces Member standing in front of them for 12 hours. Great times, great video...Aim High, Fly, Fight & Win.
30 years ago I worked HazMat for the state of Louisiana Troop G. F, & E, always enjoyed my training exercises with Barksdale AFB Fire Department. Excellent personnel.
Repent to Jesus Christ! “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalms 42:11 NIV F
@Tom Martyr I think you may be taking your last name too seriously. My tax dollars support these beauties. God bless them on their missions. As for all the bleeding hearts out there, move to a third world country and help truly needy people. Americans don't want their kids educated. They just want free cell phones and handouts for being parents.
I had the honor of flying the Buff for twenty years as an instructor pilot … Blytheville AR , Guam, Loring ME, & Barksdale LA … the most incredible bomber ever … Thank you so much to all the crew chiefs & maintenance personal for providing me the greatest … The B-52 will be in operation until 2050! Hope my grandsons get to fly the greatest airplane ever built … like their grandpa!
@@Sarbet888 Good question … the video shows the H model B-52 … the current model in operation … all the earlier models (F, D, G which I flew are either in museums or the “boneyard”) … The H model uses Pratt & Whitney F33 engines … very old and inefficient compared to the newer engines in commercial aircraft …in fact, the last F33 engine was built in 1985! … all older jet engines spew smoke! The good news is the H model is in the process of upgrading all 8 engines to the F103 Rolls Royce … Now if you want to see smoke, watch videos of the older models (D-G) on takeoff … what we had were “wet jets” … on takeoff we carried 10,000 pounds of water … of which was injected into the 8 engines … the water increased the air/fuel density which greatly increased the thrust … in fact more thrust than the current H model! … after about 90 seconds airborne, water would be depleted, then we became a “normal “ jet … earlier models of our KC-135 tankers also had the wet jets capability … they too are now in the boneyard … I can’t tell you what it was like to takeoff in a three-ship MITO takeoff with 10 seconds spacing! … so much smoke you couldn’t see shit 😄 If you get the chance and you are in the Tucson, Arizona area, you must visit the AF boneyard at Davis Mothan AFB … incredible! Hope this helps John
Great look at the overall process! I was at C-130 maintenance school at Sheppard AF in '61, and in the early a.m., a 52 would sometimes come warbling up the apron to a takeoff spot , run engines up to full power, and start its takeoff. Talking about not needing an alarm clock to wake up! I can still clearly hear those sounds in my mind! A beautiful aircraft. A MSgt once told me that a B52 lifted off without needing the pilot to "roll off" by lifting the nose.
Back in the 60s during the height of the Cold War I lived in SE Missouri, about 30 miles from the former Air Force base in Blytheville, AR. These birds would be going over my house all the time, at around 2 or 3k feet. Awesome to watch. Probably some of them were carrying nukes. In those days they were in 24 hour flight mode, just in case the Soviets pulled a stunt.
When you work on these beasts every day, you get desensitized as to how big and powerful they are.... now that it has been a L O N G time since I worked on one, I appreciate seeing one. They may be a biga$$ BUFF, but I fondly remember working on them.....even if you were FRIED working in the tail on avionics gear in August in Louisiana.... yeah, capital letters FRIED.
@@hapakima1635 No region of the US is consistently hot enough to be considered all year summer. However death valley in California has held the world record for high temperatures for over a decade, hottest ever measured was 54.4 C.
As an Officer in the Canadian Army Reserve I attended an air show in Hamilton Ontario, Canada and was lucky enough to be invited aboard a "Buff". I was totally impressed by this remarkable aircraft and was certainly glad to know that this aircraft was representing the US Air Force that is our ally and close friend.
