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Stratofortress
The document discusses the history and capabilities of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber. It lists several bomber models from the B-17 to the B-2 that have responded to global conflicts. It specifically honors the 55th anniversary of the B-52 which has served as the "middle linebacker" of defense and the "big stick" of freedom for two generations of Americans through its versatility, range, reliability and longevity.
Stratofortress
- 1. RESPONDING TO GLOBALCONFLICT STRATOFORTRESS
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- 15. B-52 The ‘BUFF’ Big Ugly Fat Fellow
- 16. B-52 The ‘Big Stick’ of Freedom For 55 Years
- 17. B-52 ‘MIDDLELINEBACKER’ OF OUR DEFENSE
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- 46. ALWAYS VIGILANTOur gratitude to the air crews, their support, and to those magnificent fortresses of flight that have served… so many times… in so many ways.
- 47. The B-52 ‘Stratofortress’is arguably the finest military aircraft ever built by standards of weapon system versatility, impact on war policy, range, cost, longevity and reliability of service in hostile environments. Happy 55 th Anniversary of alert duty, Stratofortress. You have served two generations of Americans faithfully.