Inside A B-52 Cockpit • Takeoff To Landing

Take a look inside a B-52 Stratofortress cockpit during takeoff, flying, and landing operations. See what it's like to pilot this 60 year old, long range bomber.
B-52 crew members from the 96 Bomb Squadron at Barksdale AFB, LA conduct an aerial training mission.
Film Credit: SSgt David Clark
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[tippersteffi]

I was a b52 H model pilot at Minot AFB back in the 70s....i was 26 when I upgraded to the left seat, I'm now 65....I see not a lot has changed....nice video...thank you for your service

[Twitch]

There is really nothing more incredible in my opinion than the sounds of these engines The fact that they can go from cold to airborne within minutes it’s just absolutely incredible!! Those twin pods just beautiful

[ronnieerwin]

My dad was in the Air Force 20 years and 22 days. He was airplane mechanic, one of the best retired out of Wright Patterson Airforce Base, in 1973.

[dennispetty]

I was part of the mighty 96th BMS at Barksdale AFB, LA.. Hated the extreme heat there, but otherwise loved the place! Spent 11 of my 21 years there... Was initially part of the opening of the new SQDRN 11th, then moved onto the 96th BMS, and then onto the 20 BMS when I retired there at Barksdale, Louisiana... Logged at least over 5000 flying hours with the numerous B-52's there... Was and will always be a flying Crew Chief, or as we like to call ourselves, "Crew Dawgs"

[dbn]

My father-in-law flew 29 missions in a B-17. When he retired to Fla a bunch of 52's where at some airfield near by. He packed up his son( my husband) and 3 of his grandsons to see them. Parked near by was a B-!7.  What he didn't know was my husband paid for the 5 of them to take a ride in the 17. A few tears later and and the flight of his life they landed. They went to see the 52. Til the day he died he would always say "How in the hell does that thing get off the ground fully loaded". He told me the engine of a 52 is bigger than the 17. I am not sure if he is right but I will believe him. My son's are adults and found this video and showed me. I so miss that brave father-in-law of mine. Thanks for this video and all of you who flew them.

[exmerc]

That Bird brings the Pain . I've seen this thing in action doing a carpit bombing run . Nothing left but mist 

[geraldwilson]

This bomber was built to rain a world of hurt on the enemy!! The B-52 is so effective that it's planned to continue on as is.🇺🇸

[ronaldrichards]

I love the picture of the KC-135 during the refueling, I was a tanker crew chief in SAC!!

[maryranijesudas]

Dear B 52 Video
After going through all comments, the eccellence of USAF IS marvelous.hats off

[billycallanan]

Having worked on B-52 C/C/D/F/G mODELS DuRNG MY TOUR IN SAC I learned a great deal about its capabilities.
I loved every minute of my 3 yrs with SAC. A demanding aircraft for maintenance perfection. But Fun as well.
Comment: Dr Strangelove's bomb ride was on and ARC 65 HF Radio!! That was fun watching it as that was my favorite radio at the time to work on. It was fully capable across the amateur frequencies as well.

[sgtdarkness]

I was at Shady J from 75 to 79. B-52s and F-4s, all day long. We even posted signs that inform you if you drive your POV past this point your paint will be cracked…retired in ‘94 from Wright-Pat. Many thanks to our men and women who have served in the past and all active duty personnel today!! Gods speed!!

[gordonrichard]

I was a D model crew chief in the 70s at AAFB Guam. Spent a lot of time on, in, under and around the plane... but I still get goose bumps when I watch this video. A little teary sometimes too, I am 65 now and proud to say I helped to keep the BUFFs flying.

[MiguelAngel-fgue]

JUST ONLY ONE BEST AIRPLANE FACTORY IN THE WORLD.
BY THE DONE SSGT ISAAC GARDEN.

[southwest]

That throttle Resembles an underwood typewriter.

[Nexalian_Gamer]

It looks so comfy in there.Idk why but the design of the cockpit windows and all the exposed bolts around the window frames plus all the analog instruments give it a very spaceship feeling.

[mach]

Thank God for no mind numbing drum or "music" track drowning out the ambient cockpit sounds.

[scottmarquiss]

SIERRA HOTEL - AIRCREW!

Enjoyed your "home movies' very much, especially, out of the cockpit, looking along the leading edge. 

[cebu]

They may be aging, but they're still proud beautiful birds. I enjoy visiting the B-52 Memorial Park at Orlando International where you can walk around and underneath one and actually touch it. This one served in Vietnam in its day.

[achintyaaatreya]

The power of 8 engines just blows your mind. Long live these aircrafts.

[glassguy]

Gotta love being an American with those 52’s on our side.