Forget low-altitude carpet bombing—the B-52 bomber’s future is as a standoff “missile truck” that slings precision weapons ...

Operating in 72-hour non-stop cycles, the B-52’s involvement at the Battle of Tora Bora peaked during its most intense phase.

The Boeing B-52 has been in service for over 60 years, and the BUFF, or Big Ugly Fat Fellow (or similar) has had its share of aging problems and unusual characteristics. The change from its original ...