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Why has the US sent B-52s back to the Middle East? - Analysis
jpost ^ | 11/22/20 | Seth Frantzman

Posted on 11/25/2020 2:48:36 PM PST by Roman_War_Criminal

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To: dfwgator

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21 posted on 11/25/2020 10:11:10 PM PST by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

“And the B-52 is a reliable work horse.”
I worked on those same airplanes 50 years ago at Minot... :)


22 posted on 11/25/2020 10:57:11 PM PST by Old Forester
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Just a reminder:
Israel’s Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US .


23 posted on 11/26/2020 2:19:48 AM PST by daniel1212 (Trust the risen Lord Jesus to save you as a damned and destitute sinner + be baptized + follow Him)
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To: Old Forester

Be sure to specify “same type aircraft”, as it’s been noted that there are some B-52s with so many parts replaced that they are effectively different aircraft.


24 posted on 11/26/2020 6:32:50 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("All men and women were created by the, you know, you know, the thing." -- Joe Biden 3/3/20)
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To: mabarker1

488,000 lbs of Thanksgiving cheer.


25 posted on 11/26/2020 6:56:33 AM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy

“Be sure to specify “same type aircraft”, as it’s been noted that there are some B-52s with so many parts replaced that they are effectively different aircraft.”

I would be willing to bet they still have the same tail number... :)


26 posted on 11/26/2020 9:05:23 AM PST by Old Forester
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To: Old Forester

Yes, but I imagine the interior looks incredibly different, based on all those upgrades.


27 posted on 11/26/2020 11:23:31 AM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy ("All men and women were created by the, you know, you know, the thing." -- Joe Biden 3/3/20)
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