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Registration / Serial: | 55-067 |
Alternate Serial: | 50067 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52D Stratofortress |
C/n (msn): | 464019 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
Photo by: | Javier Rodríguez |
Photo ID: | 536079 |
Photo Comment |
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As they were first built, the "D" model was virtually identical to earlier models of the aircraft except that it lacked the reconnaissance ability of earlier B-52s and was intended purely as a bomber. In 1965, modification of B-52D aircraft began to increase their conventional bomb load. The "Big Belly" modifications resulted in the ability to carry a total 108 conventional bombs both internally and externally. Markings displayed by this machine: 7th Bombardment Wing, Carswell AFB, Texas, 1981 This photo is copyright © Javier Rodríguez, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 January 2023, and has since been viewed 314 times. |