B1 Bomber
It's name 'Stratofortress' was given by Boeing. It's designation number '52' was given by the USAF .
During the Vietnam War the B52 Stratofortress often carried 108 750lb pound general purpose HE bombs.
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
Yes. During the Vietnam War B52 bombers flew from both Thailand and Guam to strike targets in both South and North Vietnam.
The 4 engine Boeing 707 was replaced by the 2 engine 757.
I worked on the B52 in the seventies at Loring Air Force Base, and it was common to put 220 thousand pounds of fuel on a B52, which is about 36,000 gallons, along with a full load of bombs.
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B52 Nixon, Commander in Chief; used the B52 against North Vietnam more than any other US president.
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