B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber Vietnam Arc Light Linebacker II DVD

Description: The B-52 Stratofortress " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> The B-52 Stratofortress DVD Video Description Loose Cannon is proud to preserve the USA's military history via its unique DVD film collections. Using a combination of U.S. Dept. of Defense archive films, combat footage, and period newsreels of the time, each film features actual wartime footage and or first-person accounts from those that were there. B-52 'BUFF' Stratofortress The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War-era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress replaced the Convair B-36. A veteran of several wars, the B-52 has dropped only conventional munitions in combat. One of the longest lived U.S. aircraft systems, the B-52 has been in active service with the USAF since 1955. As of 2012, 85 were in active service with nine in reserve. The bombers flew under the Strategic Air Command (SAC) until it was inactivated in 1992 and its aircraft absorbed into the Air Combat Command. In 2010 all B-52 Stratofortresses were transferred from the ACC to the new Air Force Global Strike Command. This DVD includes _6_ unique films : - Army Navy Screen Magazine 1953 Promotional film showing the B-52 debut at Castle Airbase, Calif. (3 min) - What's New in the Service 1956 Film excerpt showing crew gear and new landing gear features of the B-52. (2 min) - Flight Without a Fin 1965 This incredible film, FLIGHT WITHOUT A FILM, recounts an extraordinary accident that took place in 1964 that illustrates the survivability of the B-52 platform. (10 min) - The B-52 in Vietnam This late 1960s color film produced by the United States Air Force offers a look at B-52 operations and crew experiences while based at Ubon Royal Air Force Base in Thailand during Operation Arc Light. (34 min) - Guam to Vietnam Unnarrated film shows B-52 bomber crews undergoing briefings at their base in Guam, and then flying missions flying missions over Vietnam as part of Operation Arc Light. This was the 1965 deployment of B-52D Stratofortresses as conventional bombers from bases in the US to Guam to support ground combat operations in Vietnam.(20 min) - Pilot's and crew on Linebacker II Short segement of Air Force film talking to B-52 crews about the Linebacker II Operations. (3 min) View our other military history DVDs here; The Great Battles series, Famous Generals, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps, Tanks, Fighters/Bombers, Battleships/Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, Civil Defense and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S., via USPS First Class mail (DVD is a hybrid disc, and is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low. No DVD case is included.) Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

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