Meanwhile, back at Duxford...
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A general look back at the B-52. In the comment section, one former crewman notes why the B-52 and the KC-135 have such long lifespans...They were built with a bottom keel design, inspired by structural components in ships, designed by engineers with slide rules with a 20% overdesign for safety.
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