A B-52 bomber comes in low over RIAT airshow fans with its unmistakable eight engine roar filling the sky. The approach is slow, heavy, and intimidating, showing just how massive the aircraft really ...

The B-52 Stratofortress evolved through constant redesign during its early development, transforming from a postwar bomber ...

The B-52 might not be retiring until the 1960s meaning it will likely set a new record for the longest in service US combat ...

At the height of the Cold War, U.S. bombers loaded with nuclear weapons were a common sight in the sky. They were meant to discourage the Soviet Union from launching a strike — and they were prepared ...

US President Donald Trump has set his eyes on Greenland. He has stated that he was going to do something about Greenland, lest Russia and China take over it. However, it is vital to point out that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to start replacing the first two Stratofortress's engines with new Rolls-Royce ...

The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to start replacing the first two Stratofortress's engines with new Rolls-Royce engines. (Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble/Air Force) In December the Air ...

The new upgrade package—on top of an existing $2.6 billion contract with UK engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce—will keep the B-52 bombers flying indefinitely into the future. The United States Air Force ...

Airmen who maintain B-52 Stratofortress bombers won the Air Force’s top innovation prize after designing a simple adapter that makes one of their most dangerous maintenance jobs faster and safer. The ...

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is one of the most iconic warplanes of all time and has even become a piece of pop culture itself. More than that, though, the B-52 is one of the longest-serving ...