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Tail_Gunner · 01-15-2012, 08:33 PM

I found this and thought some of you might find it interesting reading:
Air Force Magazine article about the old days when B-52's still had guns & gunners.

RandyH · 01-15-2012, 11:17 PM

Neat stuff TG. We had B52's at Barksdale AFB, my last base before i got out back in '83. Thanks for sharing!

JimmyDee · 01-16-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tail_Gunner

I found this and thought some of you might find it interesting reading:
Air Force Magazine article about the old days when B-52's still had guns & gunners.

Great article. Thanks.
Jim

RandyH · 01-19-2012, 11:56 PM

Hey TG, on a related topic, my BIL sent me this link a few days ago and I finally got a chance to look through it tonight. Absolutely amazing collection of USAF aircraft pics from 1947 to present along with some details about each.

www.BobShermansPage.com - USAF Aircraft

JLDickmon · 01-20-2012, 05:36 AM

Thanks, guys. That was a good read, and, as always, thank you for your service.

01-15-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
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01-15-2012, 11:17 PM	#2
RandyH SDD Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 197 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts View Photos By: RandyH	Neat stuff TG. We had B52's at Barksdale AFB, my last base before i got out back in '83. Thanks for sharing! __________________ '05 F350 FX4, 6.0L, Auto, CC, LB, 4 x 4, Line-X, 116K, Brand D cab lights, High Idle Mod, Fog Light High Beam Mod, Edge Insight Monitor w/Pillar, LT295/70-R18 Nitto Terra Grappler AT's & 2" level lift, coolant filter. (R.I.P - The Pine Tree Incident) 99' (early) F250, Auto, 4x4, CC, LWB. 139K, Yoko Geos, reman trans at 110K, Autometer pillar gauges, open element filter, 3" level lift, 6.0L trans cooler, Brand D cab lights. 01' KZ Sportsmen 35' Fifth Wheel Toyhauler (a.k.a "The Mother Ship") 05' Mustang GT USAF SSGT 1979-1983

01-19-2012, 11:56 PM	#4
RandyH SDD Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 197 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts View Photos By: RandyH	Hey TG, on a related topic, my BIL sent me this link a few days ago and I finally got a chance to look through it tonight. Absolutely amazing collection of USAF aircraft pics from 1947 to present along with some details about each. www.BobShermansPage.com - USAF Aircraft __________________ '05 F350 FX4, 6.0L, Auto, CC, LB, 4 x 4, Line-X, 116K, Brand D cab lights, High Idle Mod, Fog Light High Beam Mod, Edge Insight Monitor w/Pillar, LT295/70-R18 Nitto Terra Grappler AT's & 2" level lift, coolant filter. (R.I.P - The Pine Tree Incident) 99' (early) F250, Auto, 4x4, CC, LWB. 139K, Yoko Geos, reman trans at 110K, Autometer pillar gauges, open element filter, 3" level lift, 6.0L trans cooler, Brand D cab lights. 01' KZ Sportsmen 35' Fifth Wheel Toyhauler (a.k.a "The Mother Ship") 05' Mustang GT USAF SSGT 1979-1983

01-20-2012, 05:36 AM	#5
JLDickmon ursus combibo Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 49041 Posts: 3,798 Thanks: 37 Thanked 265 Times in 249 Posts View Photos By: JLDickmon	Thanks, guys. That was a good read, and, as always, thank you for your service. __________________ John '99 F250 7.3L auto 4wd CC/SB

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