B 52 by Richardphotos

Photography • Aviation • posted on Mar 11, 2013

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Faemike was the first to think it was a B52 and he is correct on display at Edwards Air Force base California NASA B-52, Tail Number 008, was an air launch carrier aircraft, 'mothership,' as well as a research aircraft platform that has been used on a variety of research projects. Affectingly known as 'Balls-8,' the 10th B-52 produced, was first flown on June 11, 1955, was the oldest B-52 in flying status and has been used on some of the most significant research projects in aerospace history. The bomber arrived at Edwards AFB on June 8, 1959, after undergoing modifications at North American Aviation's Palmdale facility to allow it to carry the X-15 beneath its right wing. The modified bomber first was used to launch the X-15 on its fifth flight, Jan. 23, 1960.

Comments (43)

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byteline Online Now!

5:52AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Great shot. Thanks for the info.

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Cyve

5:59AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

THank for info... Wonderfully done!!!

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jayfar

6:00AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

A great shot and info.

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kenmo

6:03AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Outstanding photo....

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magnus073

6:48AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

What a cool photo Richard, and thank you for letting us know

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bazza

7:06AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Super Capture that's one big plane!

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Jay-el-Jay

7:20AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

I got to see and hear many of these large planes when I was growing up in Massachusetts not far from Westover A.F.B.Well done.

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prutzworks

8:04AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

cool infoI; I was born on 8 june 1955 hope that Nase preserves an X15 cropping works well

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Faemike55

8:21AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Very cool ! This is a very special aircraft!

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zaigodou

8:53AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Very Cool!!!

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VDH

8:55AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Great shot, impressive plane!

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eekdog

9:16AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

cool shot and such a big plane.

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mickeyrony

9:49AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

So big and so nice pic of him Thanks to share whit us all ((5++))

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UVDan

10:18AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Great shot of the B-52. They have one in camouflage war paint on the road into the Air Force Academy. As a child on Okinawa, I watched these guys take off and go to bomb Vietnam. It would be nice to find one going to scrap and chop the wings off and live in it.

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mapps

10:29AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

very cool :-) I would have never guessed :-)

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brycek

11:19AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Awesome capture Richard!!

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DennisReed

11:40AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Cool

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ontar1

11:48AM | Mon, 11 March 2013

That is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Flint_Hawk

12:59PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Very interesting! Great capture!

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moochagoo

1:41PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

A great plane ! I would love to visit that Museum, but it seems nearly impossible for a non US citizen.

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PREECHER

1:43PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

loveshack...lol sorry couldn't help myself...i love the b-52's...lol chills and thrills

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farmerC

2:24PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Exellent shot.

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bobrgallegos

2:59PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Great capture Richard!

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cricke49

3:19PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

my dad worked on a lot of those in Tulsa, Okla., at Douglas Aircraft back in the 50's, excellent capture!:)*5

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Isabelle711

5:13PM | Mon, 11 March 2013

Love the history you gave. :)))))) This is extra nice to see. :)))) My father retired Air Force in 1967. :))))))) Most excellent in capture and in details my friend. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Warm Smile In Your Heart :))))))

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