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B-52

NASA's B-52H is seen on the ramp at the Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
 
Photo Number: EC03-0258-19
Photo Date: October 7, 2003
 
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NASA obtained a B-52H bomber from the U.S. Air Force in 2001, intending to use the aircraft as an air-launch and testbed aircraft to support NASA, Air Force and industry flight research and advanced technology demonstration efforts at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB, Calif.

The B-52H replaced Dryden's famous B-52B "008" following that aircraft's retirement on Dec. 17, 2004. However, with no research projects requiring its capabilities on the horizon under NASA's restructured aeronautics research programs, the decision was made to return the aircraft to the Air Force.
 
NASA Photo by: Tony Landis
 
Keywords: B-52, H, B-52H, B-52B, Stratofortress, 61-0025, 008
 
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