Delta Pilot Makes 'Aggressive Maneuver' To Avoid B-52 Bomber
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The B-52 Stratofortress: A Look at the History and Enduring Power of America's Heavy Bomber
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic heavy bombers in history, and in 2015, it marked an incredible milestone: 60 years of active service in the United States Air Force. Originally designed to carry large nuclear bombs,
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B-52 Stratofortress | The Bomber That Refuses to Die
Why is a bomber built in the 1950s still one of the most feared weapons in the skies today? Discover the incredible story of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, the legendary long-range bomber that has outlasted generations of aircraft and is STILL flying combat missions in 2025 - and beyond.
In its current form, the B-52 can fly for a total of 8,800 miles (14,100 km), at speeds of 650 mph (1,046 kph), carrying an impressive arsenal of weapons. B-52 Stratofortress B-52 Boeing radar ...
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Air Force reviewing B-52’s apparent near miss with airliner
Sorry about the aggressive maneuver,” an airline pilot told passengers after sharply banking to avoid a B-52 over North Dakota. "Not a fun day at work."
The Delta airlines pilot was forced to make an “aggressive” evasive manoeuvre to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a U.S. fighter jet before landing in North Dakota
The iconic B-52 Stratofortress has unique landing gear just for its wing tips thanks to the massive amount of weight of its fuel and ordnance.
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The B-52 Stratofortress Is Now 70 Years Old. Why Hasn’t It Been Retired Yet?
The B-52s in service today outwardly resemble those that flew in the 1950s, but their interiors have been repeatedly modernized over the years.
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A Pilot Made Sharp Turn to Avoid a B-52 Bomber Over North Dakota, Then Took to the Mic to Explain
A SkyWest pilot made a sharp turn during a flight over North Dakota to avoid a military plane he said was in his path
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