[robowombat]

This was once a USAF overhaul depot and before that a GAF depot, JU-%@ assembly point. The RAF used the field during late 1944 to 45. Before 1940 it was a major French Air Force repair and maintenance depot. The work force was known to be rather unemotional and unflappable compare to most Frenchmen. The joke was the base kept a selection of flags of major powers, including the USSR, on hand for quick flagpole changes.

[mountn man]

“This was once a USAF overhaul depot and before that a GAF depot, JU-%@ assembly point. “

Interesting.

A b-52 max takeoff weight is 488,000 lbs
An A380 empty weight is 611,000 lbs