Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

2018 Great New England Airshow

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vonzip Loc: cape cod

Big bird. This bird can crab into a crosswind while landing and the wheels track straight. Thanks for the reminder. vz

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

bnewmk Loc: Albuquerque,NM

And close to 60 years old.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Was that a jet or prop plane? A giant of the past!

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

Was it captured in one shot, or did you stitch together several images?

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nice shot Rob.

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

Thank you very much, my friend; I appreciate it.

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

Yes, and still a vital asset in our arsenal.

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

Here is a little background information courtesy of Wikipedia:

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling.

Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions

The B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of December 2015, 58 were in active service with 18 in reserve. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was disestablished in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command (ACC); in 2010 all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the newly created Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Superior performance at high subsonic speeds and relatively low operating costs have kept the B-52 in service despite the advent of later, more advanced aircraft, including the canceled Mach 3 B-70 Valkyrie, the variable-geometry B-1 Lancer, and the stealth B-2 Spirit. The B-52 completed sixty years of continuous service with its original operator in 2015. After being upgraded between 2013 and 2015, it is expected to serve into the 2050s.

Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME

Robert, this is a 5 photo stitched panoramic composite.

rabbitslayer Loc: NW Iowa

I guarded them in Arkansas in 1960-61. Loaded with nuclear weapons I had to stay 10 ft. away from the plane. One night I paced 540 paces around the 10 ft. outline of the plane. I don’t think I wlll be court martialednow but I used to sneak under the wheel wells during heavy rain storms.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I few this bird. I have about 4000hr in B52H while stationed in Michigan. Even flew around the world nonstop during the Iranian crisis. Most of our flights were 18-20hr long. It is a long time to be hanging in the sky.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

They hang heavy in the sky over my house behind Willy. Big brutes.

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

WOW Rob, great shot.