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.
Boeing designed and built the B52 Stratofortress 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.
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
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.
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
Boeing designed and built the B52 Stratofortress 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.
There weren't any B-52 bombers in WWII because they weren't in service until 1955.
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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.
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
Yes. During the Vietnam War B52 bombers flew from both Thailand and Guam to strike targets in both South and North Vietnam.
Enola Gay was named after Captain Tibbet's mother.
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.
There are only 2 Martin Mars Water Bombers left in the world. Both are based in Port Alberni on Sproat Lake, in British Columbia Canada. One is named Hawaii Mars, the other named Philippine Mars.