Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service
Some curiosities about the B-52 Stratofortress strategical aircraft
Rome, Italy - Bomber par excellence and Cold War symbol
The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955. Built to carry nuclear weapons for the Cold War era deterrence missions, it has dropped only conventional ammunitions in actual combat. It is considered as the bomber par excellence. The USA have spent about USD 41 billion during the years of updating (until 2001). B-52Bs reached the...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1078885
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency