Articles tagged with "B-52 Stratofortress"

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  US service members, aircraft showcased at 48th Farnborough International Air Show

  July 11, 2012 Comments: 0

  One of the most iconic and longest running air shows across the globe kicked off here, July 9, and U.S. service members are among 1,500 exhibitors from around the world showcasing the latest in aerospace equipment and technology.

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• This Week in EUCOM History: March 11-17, 1966

  March 11, 2012 Comments: 0

  On March 17, 1966, DSV Alvin was used to locate a submerged 1.45-megaton hydrogen bomb lost in a United States Air Force midair accident over Palomares, Spain. The bomb, found resting nearly 910 meters (2,990 ft) deep, was raised intact.

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• This Week in EUCOM History: January 16-22, 1966

  January 18, 2012 Comments: 0

  Within EUCOM’s area of resposnibility, a B-52 bomber collided with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Spain, dropping three 70-kiloton nuclear bombs near the town of Palomares and another one into the sea.

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