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Yep, that's 60-0001, Victory Belle IV, in active service with 96 "Devil's Own" BS, assigned to 2 OG, Barksdale AFB, La. Unfortunately, being the oldest B-52H built in 1960, she has some "paint war" on her tail section. All of them do, and it doesn't affect their operation, but yeah ... it looks a bit tatty.

Oh, so that’s what happened to the Thompson Twins.

Richard Evans says: Now that is the money shot, Irish!

Heh, good call! I was going to include the B-1B Lancer in my statement, as well, as it's the only strategic bomber we have that's capable of supersonic cruise (both the B-52H and B-2 are subsonic). However, as currently configured, all Lancers carry non-nuclear payloads. The key phrase, there is "as currently

As I said, down below in the comments, but which I'd like to reiterate here:

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N464386 (S/N 60-0021), "Black Jack," on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N464366 (S/N 60-0001), "Memphis Belle IV" on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N 464400 (S/N 60-0035), "Global Warrior" on active service with USAF 11 "Mr. Jiggs" BS (Gold Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N 464413 (S/N 60-0048), "Phoenix" on active service with USAF 20 "Buccaneers" BS (Blue Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N464366 (S/N 60-0001), "Memphis Belle IV" on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N464386 (S/N 60-0021), "Black Jack," on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N464386 (S/N 60-0021), "Black Jack," on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

1960 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress C/N 464386 (S/N 60-0021), "Black Jack," on active service with USAF 96 "Devil's Own" BS (Red Tail Stripe). A component of 2 OG (T/C "LA"), Barksdale AFB, La.

There are two aircraft that make the Russians sit up and go, "Oh, shit." One, the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Two, the B-52 Stratofortress. In that order of escalation.

You, sir or ma’am, WIN ALL OF THE THINGS!!!

OMG. I am not-shitting-you, this is exactly what I had to tell my girlfriend's mother today. Verbatim. I don't know if I should +1 you, or not ... :\

Perhaps an anniversary, maybe a retirement party, maybe your goddamn mother-in-law only ever eats at five-star Michelin-rated restaurants.

Only at Al Johnson's. Personal friends with the family. Really sad when Al passed away, a few years ago. Great summertime memories working there (and best Swedish meatballs anywhere)! Born and bred in "Sturgeonton" (Sturgeon Bay).

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Yeah, but "Where the Hell is Neenah?" (That was rhetorical; I live in 'tosa, born in The Door. If you're from Wisco, you know where both of those are.)

"GORILLA WARFARE"! ROFLOL!