B-52 Stratofortress: The Story Of America's Nuclear Bomber | Behind the Wings

The B52 Stratofortress, introduced in 1945, served as America's main Soviet deterrent during the Cold War, capable of carrying nuclear weapons deep into enemy territory. Despite attempts to replace it with newer aircraft like the XB70 Valkyrie and F111 Aardvark, the B52 remained in service due to its reliability and continuous upgrades. Take a closer look at the B52, as this episode showcases its massive size, historical significance, and various crew positions including gunner, navigator, electronic warfare officer, and pilot.

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