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Maintenance and support vehicles are used to provide maintenance to parked B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC), during Linebacker Operations over North Vietnam

Maintenance and support vehicles are used to provide maintenance to pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up view of an instrument panel of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

A close-up view of an instrument panel of a B-52 Stratofortress aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an upside-down B-52 Stratofortress aircraft mounted on a pedestal at the Rome Air Development Center Stockbridge site. Antennas around the B-52 are part of a new antenna measurement test facility. The new system allows engineers to determine the effectiveness of aircraft antennas without a test flight

A view of an upside-down B-52 Stratofortress aircraft mounted on a ped...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to ... More

An AGM-86 air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) is being released on a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

An AGM-86 air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) is being released on a B-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T. Cunningham Release Status: Relea... More

A left side view of an AGM-109 Tomahawk air-launched cruise missile in flight after release from a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

A left side view of an AGM-109 Tomahawk air-launched cruise missile in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hill Air Force Base State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A close-up view of an air-launched cruise missile mounted beneath the wing of a parked B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

A close-up view of an air-launched cruise missile mounted beneath the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SGT Kevin Wilkinson and TSGT Chester T. Jasik of the 379th Field Maintenance Squadron work on the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft

SGT Kevin Wilkinson and TSGT Chester T. Jasik of the 379th Field Maint...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fred Coleman Release Status: R... More

A front view of a parked B-52G Stratofortress aircraft

A front view of a parked B-52G Stratofortress aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft pilots hold a preflight briefing for an alert mission

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft pilots hold a preflight briefing for an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Bob Wickley Release Stat... More

An aerial view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft parked in a hot-bladder pit refueling site during exercise Busy Prairie II

An aerial view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft parked in a hot-blad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BUSY PRAIRIE II Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

A right side view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft taking off during exercise Busy Prairie II

A right side view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft taking off during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BUSY PRAIRIE II Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bill Thompson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft lands with its rear drag chute deployed during exercise Busy Prairie II

A B-52H Stratofortress aircraft lands with its rear drag chute deploye...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BUSY PRAIRIE II Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

A rear view of three Air-Launched Cruise Missiles mounted to the pylon of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft from the 416th Bomb Wing

A rear view of three Air-Launched Cruise Missiles mounted to the pylon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pablo Marmolejo Release Status:... More

The missile crew from the 416th Bomb Wing, position and mount three Air-Launched Cruise Missiles to the pylon of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft

The missile crew from the 416th Bomb Wing, position and mount three Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pablo Marmolejo Release Status:... More

A technician repairs and adjusts the fire control radar on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

A technician repairs and adjusts the fire control radar on a B-52H Str...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Biggs Army Air Field, El Paso State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Ground crew members chock the wheels of a 28th Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft just after its arrival during Exercise Glad Customer '82

Ground crew members chock the wheels of a 28th Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TS... More

A ground crewman fills in a checklist after final inspection of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise Glad Customer '82

A ground crewman fills in a checklist after final inspection of a B-52...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Alex R. T... More

A technician explains to an airman how avionics packages and radars are placed aboard a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft at the Rome Air Development Center

A technician explains to an airman how avionics packages and radars ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT John L. Marine Release Status: ... More

An air-to-air silhouetted right side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft

An air-to-air silhouetted right side view of a B-52 Stratofortress air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT L. Emmett Lewis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SGT Karl Dittfield, left, a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft crew chief, and CSM Henry T. Coste Jr., Recovery Oriented Aircraft Maintenance (ROAM) chief, discuss aircraft maintenance next to a flight line trailer. The ROAM system is designed to ensure that aircraft receive vital service immediately after completing a mission

SGT Karl Dittfield, left, a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft crew chief, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Rele... More

An air-to-air view from the boom operator's window of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, assigned to the 77th Bombardment Squadron, being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 4th Airborne Command and Control Squadron. The aircraft are participating in the Strategic Air Command Exercise Global Shield '83

An air-to-air view from the boom operator's window of a B-52H Stratofo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL SHIELD '83 Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A ground crewman directs a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft on the flight line during Strategic Air Command exercise Global Shield '83

A ground crewman directs a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft on the flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL SHIELD '83 Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

AGM-69 short range attack missiles (SRAMS) and Mark 28 thermo-nuclear bombs, background, in the bomb bay of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, as a downloading operation takes place during Exercise GLOBAL SHIELD '84

AGM-69 short range attack missiles (SRAMS) and Mark 28 thermo-nuclear ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL SHIELD '84 Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

An aerial view of B-52H Stratofortress aircraft parked on the flight line during Exercise GLOBAL SHIELD '84

An aerial view of B-52H Stratofortress aircraft parked on the flight l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GLOBAL SHIELD '84 Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

A member of a combat logistics support squadron conducts a preliminary inspection of a damaged B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise NIGHT TRAIN/GLOBAL SHIELD '84

A member of a combat logistics support squadron conducts a preliminary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NIGHT TRAIN/GLOBAL SHIELD '84 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

A technician prepares a specially-designed cannon to fire shrapnel into the engines of a B-52D Stratofortress aircraft at the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC). Damage caused by the cannon will be repaired by members of the 2954th Combat Logistics Support Squadron during the aircraft battle damage repair Exercise NIGHT TRAIN '84

A technician prepares a specially-designed cannon to fire shrapnel int...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John A. Pickett Release Sta... More

Members of a combat logistics support squadron wear nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) gear while repairing the wing of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Exercise NIGHT TRAIN/GLOBAL SHIELD '84

Members of a combat logistics support squadron wear nuclear, biologica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NIGHT TRAIN/GLOBAL SHIELD '84 Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

A right side view of an Air Force B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft on display at the Department of Defense open house air show

A right side view of an Air Force B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, Usn (Ret.) Release... More

A technician operates a control box to guide a specially-designed remote control hydraulic trailer into position to attach a pylon to the wing of a 92nd Bomb Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft. The pylon is carrying six AGM-8B air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM)

A technician operates a control box to guide a specially-designed remo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: R... More

An air-to-air left side view of the 92nd Bombardment Wing's new camouflaged B-52G Stratofortress aircraft. This B-52G is the first fully camouflaged aircraft of its type

An air-to-air left side view of the 92nd Bombardment Wing's new camouf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairchild Air Force Base State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Simons Release Status: R... More

Mark 82 500-pound high-drag bombs aboard a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft of the 60th Bomber Squadron during Exercise HARVEST COCONUT

Mark 82 500-pound high-drag bombs aboard a B-52G Stratofortress aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HARVEST COCONUT Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. Mcmichael Release Status: Release... More

An air-to-air left side view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft of the 60th Bomber Squadron during Exercise Harvest Coconut

An air-to-air left side view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HARVEST COCONUT Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. B. Zimmerman Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16B Fighting Falcon aircraft escorts a 43rd Strategic Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft on an aerial mining mission over Yosu Harbor during Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '85

An 8th Tactical Fighter Wing F-16B Fighting Falcon aircraft escorts a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Boyd Belcher Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A 43rd Strategic Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft drops a Mark 52 training mine over Yosu Harbor during Exercise TEAM SPIRIT '85

A 43rd Strategic Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft drops a Mark 52 tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '85 Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael Harrington Release Status: Released to P... More

Right front view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft on display during the Department of Defense open house air show

Right front view of a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft on display during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas P. Tesner Release Status:... More

A B-52D Stratofortress aircraft is towed to the Castle Air Museum

A B-52D Stratofortress aircraft is towed to the Castle Air Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Castle Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to ... More

Three B-52G Stratofortress aircraft leave clouds of exhaust behind as they take off in formation. During this minimum interval takeoff exercise, three cells of six B-52 and KC-10 Extender aircraft will take off seconds apart under combat conditions. The exercise is part of an operational readiness inspection by the Strategic Air Command Inspector General Team

Three B-52G Stratofortress aircraft leave clouds of exhaust behind as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ssgt. Phil Schmitten Release Statu... More

A KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, refuels a B-52G Stratofortress bomber from the 379th Bombardment Wing during Exercise KEYSTONE BADGER

A KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KEYSTONE BADGER Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David Mcleod Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A right side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flying over the desert during the multinational, joint service Exercise BRIGHT STAR'87

A right side view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flying over the de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR Base: Cairo West Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Vincent E. Aldridge Release Status: Released to... More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft on display at the Air University's Air Park

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft on display at the Air University's Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kit Thompson, USAF Release Status... More

A B-52D Stratofortress bomber rests on static display just past the base's main gate

A B-52D Stratofortress bomber rests on static display just past the ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT. Jose Lopez, Jr. Release S... More

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft takes off at sunset during Exercise DISTANT MARINER

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft takes off at sunset during Exercise DIS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISTANT MARINER Base: Andersen Air Force Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

An air-to-air rear view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft participating in the Air Force's"Shootout"conventional bombing competition

An air-to-air rear view of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft participatin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James Pearson, USAF Release Stat... More

AIRMAN 1ST Class Richard Gough, 410th Organizational Maintenance Squadron, monitors refueling operations during a post-maintenance check on a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. Technological modifications and parts obtained from decommissioned bombers enable maintenance specialists to keep the aging aircraft on their flight schedules and increase mean time between breakdowns

AIRMAN 1ST Class Richard Gough, 410th Organizational Maintenance Squad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Bill Thompson Release Stat... More

A 62nd Bombardment Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, and a KC-10A Extender aircraft sit on the flight line during the Strategic Air Command (SAC) competition Proud Shield '88

A 62nd Bombardment Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, foreground, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John K. Mcdowell Release Stat... More

The cockpit of a dismantled B-52D Stratofortress bomber aircraft, one of three to be scrapped in accordance with the SALT II Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union

The cockpit of a dismantled B-52D Stratofortress bomber aircraft, one ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Daniel C. Perez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A B-52G Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bombardment Wing approaches the target range during the 15th Air Force's first"Shootout"conventional bombing competition

A B-52G Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bombardment Wing approach...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jose Lopez Jr., USAF Release Status: Relea... More

Japanese civilians pause during a game to watch a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft pass overhead. The 43rd Bombardment Wing aircraft flew to Japan from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for the annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Japanese civilians pause during a game to watch a B-52G Stratofortress...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Blade Smithee Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

CPT Mike Pompoco, right, briefs the crew of a 69th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress aircraft during Ghost Warrior, a joint Air Force/Navy exercise conducted during the base's conventional operational readiness inspection. The aircrew members are, from left: SSGT Clint Coleman, 1LT Jim Turner, CPT Gary Maynard, CPT James Faber and CPT Rich Stuckey

CPT Mike Pompoco, right, briefs the crew of a 69th Bomb Squadron B-52 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GHOST WARRIOR Base: Loring Air Force Base State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

The pilot of a 42nd Bombardment Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft prepares for takeoff during Ghost Warrior, a joint Air Force/Navy exercise conducted during the base's conventional operational readiness inspection

The pilot of a 42nd Bombardment Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft prep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GHOST WARRIOR Base: Loring Air Force Base State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: S... More

One of the engines from the 43rd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft known as "Darwin's Pride" is loaded aboard a U.S. Air Force transport aircraft. The Stratofortress aircraft, which is being retired from U.S. Air Force service, will be placed on display in a museum at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air command base

One of the engines from the 43rd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Howard Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Airmen from the 43rd Organizational Maintenance Squadron begin removing the engines from the 43rd Bombardment Wing B-52G Stratofortress aircraft known as "Darwin's Pride." The aircraft, which is being retired from U.S. Air Force service, will be placed on display in a museum at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air command base

Airmen from the 43rd Organizational Maintenance Squadron begin removin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raaf Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Howard Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An overhead view of a model of the planned museum at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air command base in Darwin, Australia. The centerpiece of the aircraft exhibit will be a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft that has been retired from US Air Force service. The aircraft, known as "Darwin's Pride" was last assigned to the 43rd Bombardment Wing

An overhead view of a model of the planned museum at the Royal Austral...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Sergeant Howard Blair Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the artwork painted on the side of a 379th Bombardment Wing B-52 Stratofortress aircraft known as "What's Up Doc?"

A view of the artwork painted on the side of a 379th Bombardment Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wurtsmith Air Force Base State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Diane Henderson Release Status:... More

A view of artwork on the nose of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft known as "Grand Illusion."

A view of artwork on the nose of a B-52 Stratofortress aircraft known ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Earl Vroman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strategic Air Command B-52G Stratofortress aircraft prepares to take off on a mission during Operation Desert Storm.

A Strategic Air Command B-52G Stratofortress aircraft prepares to take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft of the 1708th Bomb Wing, armed with bombs on the wing pylons, takes off on a mission during Operation Desert Storm.

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft of the 1708th Bomb Wing, armed ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Chris Putnam Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft of the 1708th Bomb Wing takes off on a mission during Operation Desert Storm.

A B-52G Stratofortress bomber aircraft of the 1708th Bomb Wing takes o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SENIOR AIRMAN Chris Putnam Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52G Stratofortress aircraft takes off on a mission in support of Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is armed with bombs on the wing pylons.

A U.S. Air Force B-52G Stratofortress aircraft takes off on a mission ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Crew CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Gary Doolittle, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, drains fuel from the right outboard tank of a B-52 Stratofortress. This was done so that a small leak may be repaired that was found during the daily maintenance check while deployed to Navy Support Facility (NFS) Diego Garcia as part of the Second Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. SOUTHERN WATCH involves patrolling the no-fly zone in southern Iraq

Crew CHIEF STAFF Sergeant Gary Doolittle, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

KC-10 Extender aircraft, assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, and Travis Air Force Base, California, and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, fill the flightline at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The aircraft are deployed in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2. (Substandard image)

KC-10 Extender aircraft, assigned to McGuire Air Force Base, New Jerse...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Naval Station, Diego Garcia Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Sarah E. Shaw, US... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Norm Bomberger, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, hooks up and monitors a thrust simulator on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during an investigation of an indicator light that illuminated signaled a problem during engine runs at Naval Station Diego Garcia. The 96th Bomb Squadron and support personnel from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, are deployed to Diego Garcia in support of Operation DESERT THUNDER 2

US Air Force Technical Sergeant Norm Bomberger, 96th Bomb Squadron, Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT THUNDER 2 Base: Nav Sup Activity, Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SR... More

An NBC News cameraman prepares to videotape an interview with Mr. Guy Morton, a Correspondent with NBC News, before making an incentive flight aboard an USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft. The NBC News crew was scheduled to broadcast live from Barksdale AFB, LA, for the Today Show

An NBC News cameraman prepares to videotape an interview with Mr. Guy ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Orly N. Tyrell, USAF Release S... More

An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, maneuvers an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader with a 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) based on a Mk-84 bomb to be loaded on a B-1B Lancer during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Air Force B-2 Spirit, B-1 Lancer, and B-52 Stratofortress, bombers expended more than 80 percent of the tonnage dropped on combat missions over Afghanistan to date. The Air Force flew more than 600 sorties including strike missions against al Qaeda and Taliban targets in Afghanistan. These targets include early-warning radar systems, ground forces, Command-and-Control facilities, al Qaeda infrastructure, airfields and aircraft. Operation ...

An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: An Air Force load crewmember from the 28th Air Expeditionary Wing, maneuvers an MHU-83 C/E Munitions Loader with a 2,000-pound ... More

United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress on the ground during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

United States Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress on the ground durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Shane Cuomo, US... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Alicia Bates, 23rd Bomb Wing (BW) Security Forces Squadron (SFS), armed with a 5.56mm M16A2 rifle, stands guard duty near a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft on the snow covered flight line at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), during the alert status part of Exercise PRAIRIE VIGILANCE 2002

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN (AMN) Alicia Bates, 23rd Bomb Wing (BW) Sec...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAIRIE VIGILANCE 2002 Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress aircraft armed with M117 750-pound general-purpose bombs approaches the refueling boom of an USAF KC-10 Extender aircraft while conducting refueling operations during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress aircraft armed with M117 750...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Greg M. Kobashigawa, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class Matthew R. Fratzke, Weapons Load Team Member assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, operates an J-4 Bomb Lift Truck while downloading bombs from a US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, at an undisclosed operating location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class Matthew R. Fratzke, Weapons Loa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Greg Kobashigawa, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Munitions Handler assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, use an MJ-1 weapons loader to download M-117 750-pound general purpose bombs from the weapons bay on a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, while deployed at an undisclosed operating location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Pictured are USAF STAFF Sergeant Raymond N. Lege (left), USAF SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ariel A. Reyes (center) and USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jeremy D. Phillips

US Air Force (USAF) Munitions Handler assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Greg Kobashigawa, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matt E. Sansoucie (foreground), Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron (BS), 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), performs maintenance on the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft as USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Benjamin C. Gathercole, 23rd BS, 5th BW, looks on. Both Airmen are deployed to an undisclosed operating location in support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Matt E. Sansoucie (foreground)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Greg Kobashigawa, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52's Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing (BW) flies over head during an alert force response and rapid launch exercise conducted from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota. The exercise tested the wing's ability to rapidly launch nine of its heavy bomber aircraft

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52's Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Danny C. Bolbecker, USAF Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Aerospace Maintenance Squadron (EAMXS), uses a high-pressure water hose to wash down a USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft, while deployed at an undisclosed forward location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An unidentified US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN assigned to the 40th Expedi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SRA Amanda Cervetti, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 457th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) takes off at Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, England

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 45...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Derek Bussard, Electronic Counter Measures Element CHIEF, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW) performs routine maintenance on a USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft while deployed with the 7th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, during Operation, ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Derek Bussard, Electronic Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Beldin (left) and USAF SSGT Landon Favors both Weapons Loaders assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), load a Conventional Air Launch Cruise Missile onto a USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft while deployed with the 7th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Beldin (left) and USAF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress Aircrew and Crewchiefs pose for a traditional photo prior to takeoff on their inaugural mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress Aircrew and Crewchiefs pose...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: A1C Stacia M. Willis, USAF Release S... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Victor Brown, Crewchief, 2nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS), Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), connects a liquid oxygen (LOX) cart hose to a USAF B-52H Stratofortress bomber from the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Victor Brown, Crewchief, 2nd M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: MSG... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) Radar Navigator confirms the proper fuse settings prior to take off on a B-52 Stratofortress for a combat mission over Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraqi's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

A US Air Force (USAF) 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) Radar Nav...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress, 2nd BW, Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA), takes off past the tower and a hangar at Andersen AFB, Guam. The bomber is here supporting the 7th Air Expeditionary Wing's (AEW) mission

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress, 2nd BW, Barksdale Air Force...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua P. Strang, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Oscar Hurtado from the 7th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS), packs a drag-chute for a B-52 Stratofortress bomber, at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Oscar Hurtado from the 7t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Oscar Hurtado and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Rizzo from the 7th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS), untangle parachute cords to a B-52 Stratofortress bomber drag-chute, at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Oscar Hurtado and STAFF S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Jason Grubaugh, with the 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), pilots a B-52 Stratofortress Bomber during a mission over Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Jason Grubaugh, with the 40...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release ... More

US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Navigator, Captain (CAPT) Michelle Gillespie, assigned to the 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), checks winds over the target area during a mission over Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress Bomber Navigator, Captain (CAP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release Sta... More

US Air Force (USAF) Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), with the 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), takes notes while on a B-52 Stratofortress Bomber mission over Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), with the 40th Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release Sta... More

A solo US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress Bomber from the 40th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) flies back to its home station after striking multiple targets deep in Iraqi territory, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A solo US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress Bomber from the 40th Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Richard Freeland, USAF Release Sta... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress bomber takes off for its home base from a forward operating location, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52 Stratofortress bomber takes off for its hom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jocelyn Rich, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

At Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU), US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Lester Smith, an engine mechanic from the 5th Bomb Wing (BW), Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota (ND), uses a safety wire to secure a quick disconnect line on a B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft engine during a maintenance inspection here

At Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GU), US Air Force (USAF) SENIO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gimpis, USAF Release Status: Released... More

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft flight crew and its maintenance personnel engage in teamwork while loading their personal gear while assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing (BW), at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

A US Air Force (USAF) B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft flight crew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: A1C... More

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress long-range multi-role bomber aircraft takes off as another B-52H Stratofortress long-range multi-role bomber aircraft lands at Barksdale, Air Force Base, La., on Dec. 2, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Michael A. Kaplan) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress long-range multi-r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan Release Status: Released t... More

Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash

Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash

Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wash a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 14, 2017. It takes the nine-Airman team two days and approximately 10 gallons of soap to wash ea... More

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) taxis down the runway at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 4, 2017, during exercise Global Thunder 18. Global Thunder is an annual comma... More

Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Force

Bomber Task Force 20-1 integrates training with Royal Norwegian Air Fo...

A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-... More

Bomber Task Force Europe 2020

Bomber Task Force Europe 2020

An engine from a B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is pictured above during pre-flight checks on the flightline at RAF Fairford, England, S... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alvaro Gonzalez, 422nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief from RAF Croughton, England, poses for a photo in the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress during a tour at RAF Fairford, April... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, accompanied by four Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles, conducts a low pass over Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 1, 2019. The B-52H, deployed from Barksdale Air Force B... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 31, 2017. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force,... More

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron help pilots and aircrew members unload a B-52 Stratofortress following a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air For... More

U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit

U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit

U.S. Navy minemen, from Navy Munitions Command Unit Charleston, and U.S. Air Force technicians, from the 5th Munitions Squadron, attach a Mark-15 tail fin to an inert MK-62 Quick Strike Mine at Royal Air Force ... More

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies in formation

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies in formation

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies in formation with F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15E Strike Eagles during a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Nov. 21, 2020. ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-135

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-135

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve July 31, 2017. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force, supporting... More

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