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Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance

Airman 1st Class Oliver Zache, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team member, operates an MJ-1 bomb lift into position during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 8, More

B-52s at Andersen - A black and white photo of a bunch of airplanes

NARA RG342-B..Andersen AFB, Guam..Note 20mm tail guns Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52G All White, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..4 Jun 75, Edwards

B-52 Crash, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..Loring AFB, 1958? Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52D High Angle Front - A military plane is parked on the tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..1975 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 Bombardier Panel - A black and white photo of a control panel

NARA RG342-B..Bombardier Panel, 1955 Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 at Eglin 1, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..Eglin, 1956 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52H with Skybolts 2 - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..1961 Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 with X-15, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..17 July 62, White's record flight Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

YB-52 Take Off 2, US Air Force Photo

NARA B26563..8 May 52 Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52G with Bump, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..Note strnage bump uder aft fuselage..Octobver 1958

YB-52 Top In Flight, US Air Force Photo

NARA B26574..21 Oct 53 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52H with Skybolts 1 - A large air plane sitting on top of an airport tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..1961 Public domain photograph related to airlines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52A First Flight, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..5 August 54, maiden flight Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 I-Panel, US Air Force Photo

Nara rg342-b..1955 Public domain photograph of control panel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 Front View, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..23 Feb 56 Public domain photograph of a bomber aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52G with AGM-86Bs, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..18 May 79..Boeing AGM-86B ALCM shapes

B-52G Roll Out, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B..23 July 58, WICHITA, roll out Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

YB-52 Take Off 1.xnbak - A black and white photo of a plane on a runway

NARA B26562..12 May 52 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 Early 003 at Edwards

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..19 Oct 55, Edwards..003

B-52 with SAC Stripe, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..1 Feb 56, Castle AFB..Note location of SAC stripe

B-52 at Hickam 2, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..April 68, Hickam AFB, enrout to SEA, 22nd BW

B-52 at Hickam 1, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..B-52, April 68, 22nd BW, Hickam, enroute SEA

B-52 Front Quarter, US Air Force Photo

NARA RG342-B....23 Feb 56 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52G with AGM-86Bs 3 - A large airplane sitting on top of an airport tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..18 May 79..Boeing AGM-86B during flyoff

B-52G with AGM-109s 2 - A large jet sitting on top of an airport tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..GD AGM-109 during flyoff..18 May 79

B-52C In FLight, US Air Force Photo

Nara rg342-b.. Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52s at Castle - A black and white photo of a bunch of airplanes

NARA RG342-B..Castle AFB, 1 Feb 56 Public domain photograph of jet aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

X-15 Mated to B-52 Captive Flight

(1959) One of three X-15 rocket-powered research aircraft being carried aloft under the wing of its B-52 mothership. The X-15 was air launched from the B-52 so the rocket plane would have enough fuel to reach i More

X-15 Mounted to B-52 Mothership Pylon in Flight

(1965) This photo illustrates how the X-15 rocket powered aircraft was taken aloft under the wing of a B-52. Because of the large fuel consumption, the X-15 was air launched from a B-52 aircraft at 45,000 ft an More

X-24A Powered Flight Drop from B-52

(1970) The X-24A lifting-body research aircraft begins its rocket-powered flight after being launched from the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership during a 1970 research flight. NASA B-52, Tail Number 008, is an air More

M2-F3 In-Flight Launch from the B-52 Mothership

(1971) This photo shows the M2-F3 lifting body being launched from NASA's B- 52 mothership at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--now the Armstrong Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. A fleet of lif More

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) captive flight on NB-52B EC77-7428

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) captive flight on NB-52B

First Captive Flight of DAST Mated to B-52 - Close-up from Below EC77-8113

First Captive Flight of DAST Mated to B-52 - Close-up from Below

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) first release from NB-52B EC77-8184

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) first release from NB-52B

B-52G with AGM-109s 1 - A large jetliner sitting on top of an airport tarmac

NARA RG 342-B Records of USAF..18 May 79..GD AGM-109 Shapes during flyoff

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) with chutes open after release from NB-52B EC79-10168

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) with chutes open after release from NB-52B

DAST Mated to B-52 on Ramp - Close-up EC79-10247

DAST Mated to B-52 on Ramp - Close-up Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A view of an upside-down B-52 Stratofortress aircraft mounted on a pedestal at the Rome Air Development Center Stockbridge site. Antennas around the B-52 are part of a new antenna measurement test facility. The new system allows engineers to determine the effectiveness of aircraft antennas without a test flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

A view of an upside-down B-52 Stratofortress aircraft mounted on a pedestal at the Rome Air Development Center Stockbridge site. Antennas around the B-52 are part of a new antenna measurement test facility. The new system allows engineers to determine the effectiveness of aircraft antennas without a test flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

A left front view of B-52 Stratofortress aircraft being readied for an alert mission as another B-52 (in the background) takes off

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bob Wickley Release Stat More

An air-to-air front view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bomb Wing, being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The B-52 is equipped with the air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) weapon system

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ernie Sealing Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the ground crew move a maintenance cart into position next to a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft parked on the flight line. The B-52 is being serviced under the Strategic Air Command Recovery Oriented Aircraft Maintenance (ROAM) system. The ROAM system ensures that aircraft are serviced as soon as they complete a mission

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Rele More

A right front view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft with a Harpoon (AGM-84A) missile on its wing, as it is prepared for takeoff. This is the first launch of a Harpoon from a B-52

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

A left side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft with an AGM-84A Harpoon missile on its wing, as the aircraft is preparing to takeoff. This is the first launch of a Harpoon missile from a B-52

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mather Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) mated to NB-52B in snow EC84-32107

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Drop Test Vehicle (SRB-DTV) mated to NB-52B in snow

Pegasus Carried by B-52. NASA public domain image colelction.

(April 15, 1990) This image shows a Pegasus being carried to altitude by B-52. An air-launched, three stage, all solid-propellant, three-axis stabilized vehicle, the Pegasus can set a 400-1,000 pound payload in More

Space shuttle EC93-01211-2. NASA public domain image colelction.

B-52 Flight Mission Symbology on Side of Craft Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft Accompanied by an F-18 Safety Chase Commemorating 40th Anniversary of Research Flights EC95-43205-1

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft Accompanied by an F-18 Safety Chase Commemorating 40th Anniversary of Research Flights

Aerial view of a B-52 Stratofortress as seen through the boom operators window of a KC-135 aircraft. The B-52 is assigned to the 5th Bomber Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota and is preparing to be refueled in air, by a KC-135 from the 319th Air Refueling Wing, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. Both Planes are participating in the exercise NORTHERN VIKING '95

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN VIKING '95 Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky More

Aerial view of a B-52 Stratofortress as seen through the boom operators window of a KC-135 aircraft. The B-52 is assigned to the 5th Bomber Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota and is preparing to be refueled in air, by a KC-135 from the 319th Air Refueling Wing, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota. Both the B-52 and the KC-135 are participating in the exercise NORTHERN VIKING '95

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN VIKING '95 Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Richard T. Kaminsky More

A B-52 from the 93rd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is silhouetted against the morning sun at Royal Australian Air Base Darwin. The B-52s are participating in Australia's largest air defense exercise, PITCH BLACK '96, held at RAAF bases at Darwin, and Tindal in the Northern Territory and RAAFB Curtain in Western Australia. U.S. forces including Air Force F-16 and F-15 fighters, B-52 bombers, KC-10 tankers, C-141 transports and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft; Marines and Army teamed up with troops from Australia and Singapore during 15 July to 2 August 1996.Published in AIRMAN Magazine November 1996 Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PITCH BLACK '96 Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

B-52B Cockpit Instrument Panel EC96-43814-1

B-52B Cockpit Instrument Panel Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft development, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft on Edwards AFB Runway EC96-43808-4

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft on Edwards AFB Runway Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft on Dryden Ramp EC96-43808-2

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft on Dryden Ramp Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight over Dryden EC96-43808-1

Dryden B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight over Dryden Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

X-38 on B-52 Wing Pylon. NASA public domain image colelction.

(October 31, 1997) A unique, close-up view of the X-38 (Crew Return Vehicle) under the wing of NASA's B-52 mothership prior to launch of the lifting-body research vehicle. The photo was taken from the observati More

A B-52H Stratofortress taxis to a ramp after a mission at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations. During Desert Storm, B-52s delivered 40 percent of all the weapons dropped by coalition forces (not shown). B-52s are forward deployed in support of NATO Operation Allied Force from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and Minot AFB, North Dakota

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ALLIED FORCE Base: Raf Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jef More

AGM-86B ALCM, Fairchild air force base

Boeing AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missiles are attached to the underwing weapon pylon of a B-52 Stratofortress at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 30, 1984. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bob Simons.

The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis

The 96th Bomb Squadron, from the 2nd Bomb Wing, taxis down the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. June 11, 2018. The 96th Bomb Squadron aircraft flew over Étain, France, where the first U.S. combat aerial More

Airmen assigned to the Spangdahlem Air Base Honor Guard

Airmen assigned to the Spangdahlem Air Base Honor Guard pose for a photo in front of a monument dedicaed to Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews and his crew, May 3, 2018, in Keflavic, Iceland. The ceremony recognize More

Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor

Capt. Patrick Howell, 96th Bomb Squadron instructor radar navigator, and 1st Lt. Jordan Yarrington, 96th Bomb Squadron electronic warfare officer, exit the crew shuttle prior to a flight departure on Barksdale More

B-52 008 landing on runway 04 at Edwards Air Force Base after first free flight of X-38 vehicle #131R EC00-0318-1

B-52 008 landing on runway 04 at Edwards Air Force Base after first free flight of X-38 vehicle #131R

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight EC01-0084-9

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight EC01-0084-2

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight EC01-0084-5

B-52 Launch Aircraft in Flight Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

STAFF Sergeant Ben Dorsey, USAF, 93rd Bomb Squadron (BS) weapons loader, locks in a 750-pound unguided, general purpose M117 bomb to the internal racks of a B-52 deployed to RAAF Base Darwin, Australia. The B-52 from 93rd BS Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana will drop its payload of inert bombs over the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2001. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2001 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jessica More

A B-52H, tail number 61-0025, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center after landing July 30, 2001. EC01-0220-6

A B-52H, tail number 61-0025, arrives at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center after landing July 30, 2001.

A B-52 "H" model, on loan to NASA Dryden from the U.S. Air Force, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 30, 2001. EC01-0220-3

A B-52 "H" model, on loan to NASA Dryden from the U.S. Air Force, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 30, 2001.

A B-52H, on loan to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, makes a pass down the runway prior to landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. EC01-0220-1

A B-52H, on loan to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, makes a pass down the runway prior to landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

A newly arrived B-52H is seen here alongside NASA Dryden's venerable B-52 "B" model during its arrival ceremony on August 1, 2001. EC01-0223-1

A newly arrived B-52H is seen here alongside NASA Dryden's venerable B-52 "B" model during its arrival ceremony on August 1, 2001.

NASA's new white B-52H, destined to join a veteran B-52B mother ship at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, was exhibited at the Boeing plant in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002 during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the B-52 series of aircraft. EC02-0080-63

NASA's new white B-52H, destined to join a veteran B-52B mother ship at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, was exhibited at the Boeing plant in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002 during the 50th anniversary com More

NASA's new white B-52H, shared ramp space with the veteran NASA B-52B mother ship in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002 during the 50th anniversary of the B-52 aircraft. EC02-0080-93

NASA's new white B-52H, shared ramp space with the veteran NASA B-52B mother ship in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002 during the 50th anniversary of the B-52 aircraft.

NASA's veteran silver B-52B, foreground, joined the new B-52H in NASA markings for a ceremony in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002, marking the 50th anniversary of the B-52 aircraft EC02-0080-38

NASA's veteran silver B-52B, foreground, joined the new B-52H in NASA markings for a ceremony in Wichita, Kansas, April 12, 2002, marking the 50th anniversary of the B-52 aircraft

B-52H over Dryden Flight Research Center EC02-0083-1

B-52H over Dryden Flight Research Center Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NASA Dryden's B-52H in flight. EC02-0083-12

NASA Dryden's B-52H in flight. Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

B-52H over Dryden Flight Research Center EC02-0083-2

B-52H over Dryden Flight Research Center Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NASA Dryden's B-52H in flight EC02-0083-3

NASA Dryden's B-52H in flight Public domain photograph of NASA experimental aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. EC03-0258-19

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. EC03-0258-04

NASA's new B-52H is seen here on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.

NASA's new B-52H mother ship at the ready, with renowned NASA B-52B 008 poised beside. EC03-0258-16

NASA's new B-52H mother ship at the ready, with renowned NASA B-52B 008 poised beside.

Ready to go, NASA's new B-52H mother ship waits as NASA B-52B 008 taxis back from flight. EC03-0258-12

Ready to go, NASA's new B-52H mother ship waits as NASA B-52B 008 taxis back from flight.

The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate

Photo Description: The second X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket accelerate after launch from NASA's B-52B launch aircraft over the Pacific Ocean on March 27, 2004. The m More

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's workhorse B-52B launch aircraft, known as NASA 008, displays new markings. EC04-0197-4

NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's workhorse B-52B launch aircraft, known as NASA 008, displays new markings.

A newly constructed pylon (green) for carrying aerospace vehicles aloft flies attached to the wing of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's B-52H aircraft. EC04-0194-19

A newly constructed pylon (green) for carrying aerospace vehicles aloft flies attached to the wing of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's B-52H aircraft.

Shadowed by two F/A-18s, NASA Dryden's venerable NB-52B is saluted by employees as it makes its final flyover after the last X-43A launch in November 2004. EC04-0327-39

Shadowed by two F/A-18s, NASA Dryden's venerable NB-52B is saluted by employees as it makes its final flyover after the last X-43A launch in November 2004.

Retired NASA Dryden research pilot Ed Schneider served as master of ceremonies at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B, on Dec. 17, 2004. ED04-0362-01

Retired NASA Dryden research pilot Ed Schneider served as master of ceremonies at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B, on Dec. 17, 2004.

DFRC director Kevin Petersen speaks to an audience of NASA and Air Force visitors, employees and special guests at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B. ED04-0362-07

DFRC director Kevin Petersen speaks to an audience of NASA and Air Force visitors, employees and special guests at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B.

NASA's venerable B-52B mothership launch aircraft served as the backdrop at its retirement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2004. ED04-0362-02

NASA's venerable B-52B mothership launch aircraft served as the backdrop at its retirement ceremony on Dec. 17, 2004.

Dryden Center director Kevin Petersen shakes hands with AFFTC commander, Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B. ED04-0362-08

Dryden Center director Kevin Petersen shakes hands with AFFTC commander, Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, at the retirement ceremony for NASA's B-52B.