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Celebrating 55 years of the B-52 'Stratofortress,' a quintessential military aircraft serving with distinction. From the B-17 Flying Fortress to the B-2 Spirit, these fortresses of flight have been instrumental in global conflict responses. The B-52, known as the 'BUFF' and the 'Big Stick' of Freedom, embodies weapon system versatility, war policy impact, vast range, cost-effectiveness, longevity, and unwavering reliability in hostile environments. Gratitude to air crews and their support for safeguarding and defending for decades. Always vigilant, the B-52 Stratofortress stands as a symbol of defense and strength. Fly high and proud, Stratofortress!
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STRATOFORTRESS RESPONDING TO GLOBAL CONFLICT
Our gratitude to the air crews, their support, and to those magnificent fortresses of flight that have served… so many times… in so many ways. ALWAYS VIGILANT
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 55th Anniversary of alert duty, Stratofortress. You have served two generations of Americans faithfully.