I was in the Air Force in the early 60’s, an air-to-air missile guidance specialist (Falcon). While stationed at a SAC base in Northern Maine, the 52’s would come in to land at the beginning of the runway, which was adjacent to the missile shop where I worked. How majestic they were, time-after-time as they landed.
But, since they are so old, and seem to be still be up to the job at hand, I’ve often wondered why they don’t just dig up the old plans, modernize it, and build some more of them.
I guess they have their reasons.
Loring? Is the base still there? I was stationed at Pease in the 80s, historical 509th Bomb Wing. All gone now. Great memories! Perfect for a young man not knowing what to do after high school.