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world11 days ago•7 min saved

US strikes Iranian munitions depot in Isfahan as diplomacy with Tehran persists

The United States reportedly carried out a large strike on an Iranian ammunition depot in Isfahan, with B-52 bombers deployed over Iran as operations expand. Amid ongoing ceasefire talks with Iran, Trump publicly presses allies to shoulder more risk and secure the Strait of Hormuz, while broader tensions and geopolitical moves—including allied airspace frictions and fuel-price fluctuations—underscore the widening conflict.

via Fox News|

#b-52 #diplomacy #iran

world27 days ago•6 min saved

Iran rocked by explosions as US B-52 strikes roll out in Epic Fury

US Central Command confirmed B-52 strikes on Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, with eyewitness videos and outlets reporting powerful explosions across major cities including Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan amid an ongoing nighttime operation; the story is developing.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#b-52 #centcom #iran

military8 months ago•2 min saved

B-52 Near-Miss Highlights Air Traffic Control Oversight

The U.S. Air Force reported that a B-52H Stratofortress had a near-miss with a SkyWest passenger jet near Minot International Airport, with the crew not being informed about the inbound commercial aircraft during their planned flyover, leading to safety concerns and ongoing investigations by the FAA and SkyWest.

via Defense News|

#air-traffic-control #b-52 #flyover

aviation8 months ago•1 min saved

Delta Pilot Executes Sharp Maneuver to Prevent B-52 Collision

A Delta regional jet made an aggressive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, North Dakota, prompting an investigation; the pilot expressed surprise and apologized to passengers for the sudden move.

via ABC News|

#aircraft-maneuver #aviation #b-52

military-aviation2 years ago•14 min saved

"Century-Old Bombers: The Air Force's Challenge to Keep B-52s Flying"

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to extend the operational life of its aging B-52 bomber fleet, with plans to modernize the aircraft with new engines, radar, avionics, and weapons systems, aiming to keep the fleet operational until about 2060. The modernization effort, which includes a $48.6 billion overhaul, is intended to integrate the B-52 with the upcoming B-21 Raider stealth bomber, creating a powerful and integrated force capable of conducting a wide range of operations and striking an array of enemy targets. Despite the challenges of maintaining and upgrading the aging aircraft, the Air Force is counting on the B-52 to continue serving as a vital component of its long-range strike capabilities.

via Defense News|

#air-force #b-21-raider #b-52

war2 years ago•9 min saved

The Horrors of Vietnam War POW Captivity: A Tale of Two Fates.

Two surviving Vietnam War POWs, Staff Sgt. Ken Wallingford and Capt. Mark Smith, recount their experiences of being held captive by the North Vietnamese forces in 1972. Wallingford spent 10 months in a bamboo enclosure, while Smith was held in a "hell hole" in the ground. They were eventually released in 1973 after the US bombed Hanoi and nearby Haiphong. The POWs credit President Richard Nixon for ending the war and getting them home.

via CNN|

#b-52 #captivity #pows