We designed the B-52G/H in 1956 for high-altitude bombing. But in 1961, in the middle of the Cold War, we redesigned the structure to meet SAC's new more severe usage and service life requirments. These notably included low level terrain avoidance training, often under extreme gust and maneuver conditions. The main reason for the structural longevity is that the usage has not been as severe as was projected. As Chief of Structures Technology at Boeing-Wichita at the time of the redesign. I am honored to say I chose the materials, the analysis methods, and the limiting stress levels for the redesicn. I am now 95 and I am thrilled to see these planes still flying, and projected to do so for many more years.
Wonderful to hear from someone who had such influence in the re-design of these beautiful aircraft. You've made sure these B52s will fly until they are as old as yourself!
It should also be noted that these bombers don't structurally age as quickly as, say, most commercial airliners. Airline companies try to keep their aircraft in the air 24/7 because a commercial aircraft that isn't in the air is a commercial aircraft that isn't making money for the airline company. That puts a lot of wear-and-tear on their airframes. In contrast, these B-52's normally aren't in the air unless there is a training mission or they're moving to a new base or there is some other specific mission for them.
Such a great plane, some of the best years of my life were spent in it. That sound is like no other and even if I go blind, I’ll know what plane it is.
I've seen the B-52 actions in centrail highlands of vietnam, It turns green jungle in to black with large craters that a tank could pull in. 4inf. div. 10th armored 1969.
I got out of these things 30 years ago, and at the time, they were already 30 years old! And, yet, they’re supposed to keep flying for another 30! It’s unbelievable!
I have always been fascinated with B52s! Hulking, huge, imposing.Then I went to see one on display to the public in Utica, NY. It was about half the size I thought it would be, maybe as big as a Boeing 747 ( I just looked up dimensions of both, and the B 52 is actually smaller!). Still, magnificent tho.
What a blistering take off at the edge of light and dark. Hope the mission contributes to global peace and safety🙂 And what a stripes of smoke, is it to remember us they're from the good old days?😉
What a great sight and sound, and smoke! I guess the mounting of the engines in pairs meant that thrust reversers could not be fitted? Hence the drag chute. A shame because it would be cool to see the aircraft disappear in a cloud of its own smoke during the landing roll out!
This is the H model with less smoke than the older D and G models. Watch the older versions took off during the cold war and vietnam wars to compare.The new Rolls Royce engines will be smoke free to satisfy any modern standards.
Great video @bobsurgranny, thanks heaps, question, when they take off the moisture coming over the tops of the wings?, when its about 100 feet up, what causes this please, and how much fuel do they burn
6.35 what a site! Rather have them than not!!! With the likes of Uncle Vlad and his new best buddy Uncle Xi, we need some form of thing to make them have at least a second thought🤔👍👍👍
It's an RAF Airbase. It's got the usually compliment of guard houses, gated entry and general restricted access. You're not going to just walk in and nose around.. lol
The black "smoke" is not what you think. They inject water into the fuel system, just before it gets burned in the engines, at various points during flight to increase power. This is what makes the vapor exhaust turn blackish. Also, you have no idea how loud these were back in the day. They are very much quieter now than at that time.
Carpet bombing? Saw one up close in Laos...complete devastation. Dense jungle immediately transformed into a construction zone with nothing left alive. Scary.
Who said it was that rare? This was however the first time they'd flown over Ukraine and apparently pretty damn rare to see three return together like this
Love the b52 but the shit that comes out of those old leviathans is phenomenal im no eco warrior i own a gas guzzling v8 but come on USA update your engine's
That emission is minscule compared to industrial pollution. They also have a water injection system to the engine that raises the power output. You should be jumping on the millions of diesel trucks in the world spewing black smoke everyday. There are only about 60 B-52s in service and very few flying at one time.
@@cacornett58 I don't drive diesels nor do I do electronic or hybrid engines because they travel most of the way around the world on container ships even before they assemble them
@@cacornett58 those planes are fantastic reliable and can carry a colossal bomb load! With the technology the usa has they could invest in them a little more even using the same sized engines to fit in the pods but engines that don't smoke like the 60 year old they are
Does it really matter? More than half the time, they’re sitting on a damn Air Force base anyway. It’s not like they’re up flying for hours, and hours every day like they were during the Cold War.
The only people, mes amis, that live very near that aerobase, are those who really, REALLY love aerocraft...OR, those who are really, REALLY deaf ! i.imgur.com/4j915o1.png
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I love Boeing B-52!!❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The B-52. Still less emissions then a Volkswagen
Haha. That was a good one!
😄😄😄😄
Diesel gate ones. True
I think they burn straight coal.
The new engines Rolls Royce will satisfy the most stringent standards of emission.
We designed the B-52G/H in 1956 for high-altitude bombing. But in 1961, in the middle of the Cold War, we redesigned the structure to meet SAC's new more severe usage and service life requirments. These notably included low level terrain avoidance training, often under extreme gust and maneuver conditions. The main reason for the structural longevity is that the usage has not been as severe as was projected. As Chief of Structures Technology at Boeing-Wichita at the time of the redesign. I am honored to say I chose the materials, the analysis methods, and the limiting stress levels for the redesicn. I am now 95 and I am thrilled to see these planes still flying, and projected to do so for many more years.
God bless Lawrence!
Wonderful to hear from someone who had such influence in the re-design of these beautiful aircraft. You've made sure these B52s will fly until they are as old as yourself!
Thank you for serving, sir!
Va ser bueno. Un misil supersonico de Rusia para cada uno e ver como se estrellan nel suelo
It should also be noted that these bombers don't structurally age as quickly as, say, most commercial airliners. Airline companies try to keep their aircraft in the air 24/7 because a commercial aircraft that isn't in the air is a commercial aircraft that isn't making money for the airline company. That puts a lot of wear-and-tear on their airframes. In contrast, these B-52's normally aren't in the air unless there is a training mission or they're moving to a new base or there is some other specific mission for them.
Greenies must have a heart attack when ever they see these aircraft take off with all that smoke lol
I hope so...
@@la_old_salt2241 just tell them it has VOLKSWAGON software a VW lupo has more emissions
@@la_old_salt2241 Ok boomer
The older models D and G are even smokier. The new Rolls Royce will be smoke less. Just wait.
No, the "greenies" know it is vapor.
Such a great plane, some of the best years of my life were spent in it. That sound is like no other and even if I go blind, I’ll know what plane it is.
I sat next to ya! It sucked!
Recorded sept 4.
First time B-52, Ukrainian sept 1994
From; the Aviationist
Thx for being there!
This really demonstrates the urgency of reengining these planes with RR tried and tested units !!
It's even more impressive to watch them do a MITO launch at 15 second intervals.
I've seen the B-52 actions in centrail highlands of vietnam, It turns green jungle in to black with large craters that a tank could pull in. 4inf. div. 10th armored 1969.
and i see that you are very proud of that fact that a naci usa disassembled the whole Vietnam!?
Looks like Group Captain Mandrake got that recall code. Thank God!
You KNOW you are a pilot when they let you loose with a B-52 !,!,
I got out of these things 30 years ago, and at the time, they were already 30 years old! And, yet, they’re supposed to keep flying for another 30! It’s unbelievable!
I have always been fascinated with B52s! Hulking, huge, imposing.Then I went to see one on display to the public in Utica, NY. It was about half the size I thought it would be, maybe as big as a Boeing 747 ( I just looked up dimensions of both, and the B 52 is actually smaller!). Still, magnificent tho.
Love to see these old bad boys ! Amazing clip
They are mighty impressive.
What a blistering take off at the edge of light and dark. Hope the mission contributes to global peace and safety🙂
And what a stripes of smoke, is it to remember us they're from the good old days?😉
The B-52, less emissions than a thermo-nuclear war.
What a beautiful machine-if a "machine" can be considered "beautiful"!
What an amazing thing to watch thanks for sharing from U.S.Florida!!
Anther great one, thanks again Bob
More smoke than an 11th night bonfire in Belfast 🤣🤣
All smoke and no fire.
Should see a bit more activity at Fairford with all this sabre rattling going on at the moment. Thanks for the video. All the best. Mick.🇬🇧
Smoke means freedom!
Don't ever tell me not to light a bonfire in my back garden to burn unwanted leaves.
They are beautiful let’s get the Vulcan up and running again
If I won the lottery I'd do my best to get the Vulcan and Victor back flying
@@bobsurgranny o yes and the victor id love to see them in action operation black buck is one of my favorite documentaries to documentaries
2 B52 went over our house in Wiltshire on Sunday at 11.30 pm
Wow!!! This is epic - a rare treat to see!! Thank you ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yeah rare to get three flying over together. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
What a great sight and sound, and smoke! I guess the mounting of the engines in pairs meant that thrust reversers could not be fitted? Hence the drag chute. A shame because it would be cool to see the aircraft disappear in a cloud of its own smoke during the landing roll out!
This is the H model with less smoke than the older D and G models. Watch the older versions took off during the cold war and vietnam wars to compare.The new Rolls Royce engines will be smoke free to satisfy any modern standards.
Love this !
Great video @bobsurgranny, thanks heaps, question, when they take off the moisture coming over the tops of the wings?, when its about 100 feet up, what causes this please, and how much fuel do they burn
Condensation air going over the wing alot😊
Loved it , the other day they had a NOTAM warning do you know what that’s about ?
Love it
These B-52 are USAF Reserve unit!
The b52 is the ford mustang of the skies big juicy and reliable lol
Que lindura, que belleza, qué bonito,ni hablar.
Where did they get the coal from?
6.35 what a site! Rather have them than not!!! With the likes of Uncle Vlad and his new best buddy Uncle Xi, we need some form of thing to make them have at least a second thought🤔👍👍👍
In the duration of this video, they just used more fuel than me and my car will in a lifetime
Tesla Model3 ....(•‿•)
5:55, company air!❤❤🇺🇸👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Б 52 ястреб неба супер ! ! ! 😎🙂😀😋
awesome
I bet greta loves those lol
Long live B 52
Why do they spray down the runway before the planes take off? Thanks!
Maybe something to do with the dust?
Keeps foreign objects out of the jet engines. We definitely try to take care of our planes.🇺🇸
They don't. The truck was probably just ops checking the nozzle & controls.
It's nice that our English friends let their American cousins drop in every once and awhile.
Wish they would fly over London
Is security tight at that base?
It's an RAF Airbase. It's got the usually compliment of guard houses, gated entry and general restricted access. You're not going to just walk in and nose around.. lol
Nice😊
👍
Smokes like old diesel 😀
Y la escolta, nunca van solos
They are first line offense and do not fly empty.
What fuel are they using, diesel !?
Coal
Minot!!!❤
Why b52 have a parachute?
To slow it's landing run down. It is known as a drogue chute.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drogue_parachute
Think that was smoky. You should have seen a 4 ship MITO with G-models and water augmentation!
Or a B-47 at take off.
I saw the D and G models during the Vietnam war... The H smells like roses.
A year ago?
September 4th 2020 was the first time they flew over Ukraine
What they running on coal
Gen. Jack D. Ripper approves
Ekologia by 2022 !! GRETA !!!!!!
there were 4 arrived 3 days ago at fairford
Yep back once again for another stint
powerfull B-52
Sounds like 707-kc135-sentry
One day someone will put a wig on one and play rock lobster
fucking hell what a machine.
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2022 Deja Vu here we go again.
Với tên lửa đất đối không hiện đại hiện nay thì B52 có còn hữu dụng không
เครื่องบินโบราณใหญ่แต่ปีก
Surprised these are still aloud in the air look at the black smoke coming from them lol
Yes, they are a bit loud in the air and on the ground, but I guess they are allowed to be..
The black "smoke" is not what you think. They inject water into the fuel system, just before it gets burned in the engines, at various points during flight to increase power. This is what makes the vapor exhaust turn blackish. Also, you have no idea how loud these were back in the day. They are very much quieter now than at that time.
@@amax1229, that was only true up thru the G models, and only on takeoff. These are H models, which do not use water.
B52 bombers are good targets for S.A.M.
This must be the longestflying bomber in active service ever since the Dawn of aeronautics. .
💯 No question
its due to be 1st ever 100yr active duty a/c they have still future upgrades for it.
Amazing since the first B-52's were on the drawing boards only 50 years after the Wright Brothers flew their first aircraft.
Carpet bombing? Saw one up close in Laos...complete devastation. Dense jungle immediately transformed into a construction zone with nothing left alive. Scary.
The B-52 WON the Vietnam War. The American (Democratic) Congress LOST it, 2 years after the B-52's were pulled out.
My plane for 4 years 1970-1974 Bomb loader. They can Drop Bombs from 60,000 feet
יפה מאוד ומרשים
war has become a TV sport
There is that truck spraying again what is he doing
Hopefully a bit cleaner with the Rolls Royce engine upfit
Hell is coming to breakfast
WOW
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With hypersonic missles they will become obsolete!
Where is Greta?
Stratofortress 💖
UA USA UK, 3U friendship
if you lived in area you would see them on a regular basis, there are 3 stationed there most of the time at the moment, its not rare
Who said it was that rare? This was however the first time they'd flown over Ukraine and apparently pretty damn rare to see three return together like this
@@bobsurgranny You said it was rare to see 3 B52's, fly together if you work in Cirencester you see on regular basis you put on your lines with video
ตรวจสภาพพร้อม ทิ้งระเบิดในประเทศไทย ให้ผมด้วย ครับ
Tres ángeles negros de muerte y destrucción.
I believe that maybe.... just maybe, the B52 will surpass the dc3 at being the world's greatest all around airplane. At it
I flew both 50 years ago...but I love BOTH aircraft. Neither is my FAVORITE!
If you see smokey joes disposable objects in the air; that is never a good day.
Love the b52 but the shit that comes out of those old leviathans is phenomenal im no eco warrior i own a gas guzzling v8 but come on USA update your engine's
That emission is minscule compared to industrial pollution. They also have a water injection system to the engine that raises the power output.
You should be jumping on the millions of diesel trucks in the world spewing black smoke everyday. There are only about 60 B-52s in service and very few flying at one time.
@@cacornett58 I don't drive diesels nor do I do electronic or hybrid engines because they travel most of the way around the world on container ships even before they assemble them
@@cacornett58 those planes are fantastic reliable and can carry a colossal bomb load! With the technology the usa has they could invest in them a little more even using the same sized engines to fit in the pods but engines that don't smoke like the 60 year old they are
@@steventhornton4716 I think they are getting a different engines
Does it really matter? More than half the time, they’re sitting on a damn Air Force base anyway. It’s not like they’re up flying for hours, and hours every day like they were during the Cold War.
👏👏👏❤️🇺🇸🇺🇦♥️
I wonder what the response will be if the Russians shjoot one of those things down ?
B-52
Are those flying on fuel oil!? 🤣🤣
Long live B52
That’s a lot of plane and a lot of smitch.
It’s been more than thirty years since the Coalition turned back Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in Operation Desert Storm.
Viva usa
Looks like they are leaving not returning
Man you missed the best bit!
hello fumes ... this is what the world need...
when it could possibly lead to end of world it doesnt matter imo
They fail the British driver for emissions so Boris what you going to do.
The only people, mes amis, that live very near that aerobase, are those who really, REALLY love aerocraft...OR, those who are really, REALLY deaf ! i.imgur.com/4j915o1.png
These are your last flights in half of Europe and Asia !!!