The largest bomber in the U S Air Force’s inventory is also the oldest; the hulking, eight-engine Boeing B-52 Stratofortress first flew in 1952 Capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordinance and operating within an 8,800 combat range (without aerial refueling), the B-52 has enabled the USAF to deliver lots of weapons, very far [ ]
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