Key Background
The B-52 is a long range bomber developed by Boeing that can carry conventional weapons or nuclear weapons. The aircraft was developed shortly after World War II, and the Air Force has been using them since the 1950s. A total of 58 aircraft are currently in active use and the military expects to keep using these bombers through 2050, according to an Air Force fact sheet. They typically fly with crews consisting of five service members.
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