[UbonGhostrider]

We put the first B-52D's on alert at Loring with nukes in Oct of 1957. I was a 2nd Lt. navigator in the 75th BS, not even checked out or qualified yet, but assigned to a combat crew and pulling alert. It was a new experience for everyone.

[FlyVet]

That's interesting, I didn't know the D model ever went nuke alert. To my recollection that was the "fish belly" that was used for extra load capacity in Nam. Up to 108 500-pounders. I think we only had the H models when I was there, with the M61 Gatling-style tail gun.

A couple of photos of the Arch Hangar here.

http://www.strategic-air-command.com/bases/Loring_AFB.htm

My comm shop was just about a quarter mile from the Arch Hangar. We were BISS (Base-Installation Security Systems). So we maintained the intrusion detection systems around the wpns storage area and bomber alert area. Plus, we had the AF's cold weather test site for such systems, until they pulled the plug.

Seems a long long time ago now.

It was known as Boring Loring to many, but I had a snowmobile and a pair of skis, plus I liked the hunting and fishing, so it didn't bother me none.

"The Moose is Loose on Loring AFB." All gone now. :(

Somewhere in one of my photo albums I have a picture of the "moose crossing" traffic sign that was just inside the main gate.