| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 52-013 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-20013 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing RB-52B Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 16503 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Albuquerque / Museum of Nuclear Science [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | New Mexico, United States |
| Collection: | National Museum of Nuclear Science & History |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2021 |
| Photo by: | Edward Kehler |
| Photo ID: | 459913 |
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This restored B-52 is part of the collections of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History because it dropped a hydrogen bomb on Bikini Atoll during Operation Redwing Cherokee in May 1956, and later took part in additional nuclear testing during Operation Dominic in 1962. This photo is copyright © Edward Kehler, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 May 2022, and has since been viewed 803 times. |