RrrrI remember when I was a kid watching B-52s make low-pass runs over the White Mountains in Arizona. As a kid it shook me to my core just witnessing a giant beast skim over the tree tops. Such an amazing plane.
RuuuyI lived in northern Washington state years ago in a USAF practice area. One day I felt not heard something and ran to my door. Just as I stepped out and looked up a B-52 from Fairchild passed right overhead at full speed doing a run on the deck. One of the most exciting things I have ever seen.
HgfghhThe B-52H was the first aircraft I worked on after leaving tech school, and the C-130 Hercules was the last aircraft I worked on before retiring from the Air Force and I enjoyed them both and never knew a Buff could takeoff at that high angle, but it looks great.
TyfyttI was privileged to be a tail gunner in both the D and G models. A fascinating aircraft to me, even to this day, as I have watched its roles and delivery capability vary. After flying backwards I still have to point to the left or right when riding in a car and giving directions. My wife hates driving with me in the car lol
AssfghAs the daughter of a 52 pilot, i clearly remember the elephant walks at Anderson, and to think we now have grandkids of original pilots now flying them!!!! I remember the ground shaking at takeoff and i was like 10-12 yo. My dad always said he would never jump, if it had 2 engines running he would ride it down. Unfortunately, my sons went Navy and grandson went Army. 2 of the 3 are aviation oriented. Long live BUFF!!!!
