8th AF Museum: walk through history

A Boeing B-52G "Stratofortress" sits on display at the 8th Air Force Museum on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 16, 2011. Since becoming operational in 1955, the B-52 has been the main long-range heavy bomber of the Strategic Air Command. The B-52G was designed to reduce the overall aircraft weight in an effort to improve performance. The most obvious change was the redesigned tail. The tail gunner's position was moved from the tail turret to a remote firing station in the forward compartment. This particular B-52G flew 35 missions during Desert Storm, including the first three low level missions. It was retired from service in Nov. 1992 and was transferred to the 8th AF Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston)

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