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Who invented the B-52 bombers?
Boeing designed and built the B52 Stratofortress Bomber.
What are the features of the B52 bomber?
The B52 has proven to be one of the most effective bombers in history. It had a combat range of 5,000 miles and could hold more than 10,000 pounds of bombs.
Did ford motor co make B-52 bombers for World War 2?
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
What were the B52 bombers named after?
Nothing. They were "Bomber type 52" and as such, weren't named after anything. They were just the 52nd version of that bomber to be designed and built.
B-52 bomber financing in World War 2?
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
What date was the AF B52 sent to Vietnam?
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
Who invented the B-52 bombers?
Boeing designed and built the B52 Stratofortress Bomber.
What are the features of the B52 bomber?
The B52 has proven to be one of the most effective bombers in history. It had a combat range of 5,000 miles and could hold more than 10,000 pounds of bombs.
Where were US B52 bombers based in England World War 2?
There weren't any B-52 bombers in WWII because they weren't in service until 1955.
The best bomber in the world?
The B52 Stratofortess. During the Vietnam War, one B52 could carry up to 108 750lb HE bombs. That was equal to about 10 World War 2 B17 bombers.
Did ford motor co make B-52 bombers for World War 2?
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
What were the B52 bombers named after?
Nothing. They were "Bomber type 52" and as such, weren't named after anything. They were just the 52nd version of that bomber to be designed and built.
B-52 bomber financing in World War 2?
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
Were there bomber and fighter plane bases in Thailland?
Yes. During the Vietnam War B52 bombers flew from both Thailand and Guam to strike targets in both South and North Vietnam.
How many B52's does the us have left?
68
How many pounds of fuel does the b52 hold?
I worked on the B52 in the seventies at Loring Air Force Base, and it was common to put 220 thousand pounds of fuel on a B52, which is about 36,000 gallons, along with a full load of bombs.
Best Vietnam War footage ever?
The most spectacular footage that may have been censored by the government, since it hasn't been seen again; but it was aired on television many years ago (10 or 20 yrs). Flights of B52 Stratofortress bombers over North Vietnam, possibly during President Nixon's Linebacker II campaign. One or more of the B52's were shown in flight being struck by SAMs (Surface to Air Missiles). One B52 in particular was struck where the wing connected with the fuselage and the bomber's wing folded upwards as the aircraft began it's downward dive to earth. During that air campaign, two NVAF MiG-21s were shot down by B52 tail gunners (confirmed aerial kills) and one NVAF MiG-21 claimed a B52 kill. All B52's probably had cameras during that mission, as B52's were critical...and camera coverage was necessary to correct errors and review after action analysis. Consequenly, some of those aforementioned actions may have also been aired during that sequence.
