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Nov. 20, 2024
New B-52 engine cover prototype testing protects Minot’s bomber fleet

AFGSC pilots and maintainers have secured new B-52 Stratofortress engine covers that prevent icing in extreme cold thanks to support from STRIKEWERX and the AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist.
Sept. 26, 2024
AFGSC tests new B-52 Stratofortress towbar prototype

AFGSC recently demonstrated a prototype of a potential new B-52 Stratofortress towbar at Barksdale AFB, La. B-52 maintainers from the 307th Bomb Wing and the 2nd Bomb Wing tested the new prototype under real-world conditions during the week leading to the demonstration.
Sept. 10, 2024
Barksdale enhances combat readiness with new Bomber Generation Squadrons

In a significant shift towards enhancing combat readiness, the 2nd Bomb Wing activated two new bomber generation squadrons on August 22, 2024.
Sept. 9, 2016
Fairford Civic Leaders Tour Bombers

U.S. Air Force Capt. James Bresnahan, B-52H Stratofortress pilot, briefs a group of personnel from Royal Air Force Fairford and members of leadership from the town of Fairford, during a base and local community lunch event Sept. 6, 2016 at RAF Fairford, England. Bresnahan is assigned to the 11th

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