A US Air Force B-52 bomber crew received an award for pulling off an exceptional recovery during a life-threatening emergency. "All the systems kicked off at once, and the aircraft went completely ...

New methods keep B-52 flight crews alert during 30+ hour missions, merging physical stamina with mental strength for global ...

That is where the heavies and their crew come in. Aircraft from the modern C-17 Globemaster III and the KC-46 Pegasus — the new kid on the block — to the venerable C-130 Hercules, B-52 ...

The legendary B-52 Stratofortress, behemoth of the sky built to fight the unthinkable war, nearly a century later the fleet ...

Throughout the course of a mission, a B-52 can encounter malfunctions, sustain damage, or endure simple everyday wear-and-tear. It's up to the crew chiefs to identify what issues are present and ...

First taking to the skies in April 1952, and introduced into the US Air Force in 1955, the B-52 Stratofortress has since become a mainstay of American air power. Originally developed as a nuclear ...

“The goal of the project is really to improve Aircrew performance from the very first stages of when they come to Barksdale and learn the B-52,” said Readdy. Readdy serves as co-investigator for the ...

This week, the US military showcased its capabilities in the Middle East with a flyover of B-52 bombers and other fighter jets, according to US Central Command. This mission follows the recent end ...

The B-52, callsign MARB 11, departed Fairford at around 0700 UTC heading north east for a routing over Denmark and through the middle of the Baltic Sea. After rendezvousing with the fighter ...