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B-52 50th Anniversary

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B-52 50th Anniversary Celebration

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Guy Townsend autographs a B-52 photo. Townsend flew the YB-52 on its historic first flight 50 years ago.

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Guy Townsend autographs a B-52 photo.

Photo Credit: Boeing Photo