'Rolling Thunder' was an operation during Vietnam, in which a fleet of B-52's bombed an area.
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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.
B52 Stratofortress heavy bombers commenced operations in theater in 1965.
The last Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was completed in 1962. The final aircraft, a B-52H model, rolled off the production line on October 26, 1962. Although production ended over six decades ago, the B-52 continues to be an active part of the U.S. Air Force fleet, undergoing upgrades to maintain its relevance in modern warfare.
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B52 Nixon, Commander in Chief; used the B52 against North Vietnam more than any other US president.
As of October 2023, the U.S. Air Force operates around 76 B-52 Stratofortress bombers. These aircraft have been in service since the 1950s and are undergoing continuous upgrades to enhance their capabilities and extend their operational life. The B-52 remains a key component of the U.S. strategic bomber fleet.