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Why the B-52 is outliving newer bombers

For nearly 70 years, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been the backbone of the United States’ strategic bomber force. It’s flown in more conflicts than any other aircraft. While BUFF may not be the easiest or most glamorous aircraft to fly, no other bomber can lay claim to such a long and distinguished service record. A new engine overhaul will potentially see the B-52 remain in service until at least the 2050s, at which point the airframes wi...