B-52 Stratofortress Stars & Stripes Rocks Glass

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The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic and longest-serving military aircraft in history—a Cold War giant that became a symbol of American strategic power. First flown in 1952 and entering service in 1955, the B-52 was designed as a long-range strategic bomber capable of delivering nuclear and conventional weapons anywhere in the world. With its enormous wingspan, eight engines, and high-altitude endurance, the B-52 has remained a cornerstone of U.S. airpower for nearly seven decades.

Powered by eight Pratt & Whitney turbojet (or turbofan) engines, the B-52 can carry up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, including bombs, cruise missiles, and naval mines. It was originally designed for nuclear deterrence during the Cold War, flying long-duration missions with the Strategic Air Command. But its true combat legacy was forged in conventional warfare, especially during the Vietnam War, where it unleashed massive aerial bombardments in Operation Rolling Thunder and Linebacker II.

The B-52 has since proven its adaptability in every major U.S. conflict, including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and numerous global strike and deterrence missions. It’s also been modified over the decades to launch cruise missiles, conduct maritime patrol, perform electronic warfare, and drop precision-guided munitions.

A total of 744 B-52s were built, and though most were retired, the upgraded B-52H remains in active service—with new engines, radar, and avionics planned to keep it flying into the 2050s. Nicknamed “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat Fellow), the B-52 is beloved by its crews and feared by its enemies—a rugged, reliable, and enduring symbol of strategic reach and overwhelming firepower.