Why the Air Force sometimes uses explosives to start up B-52 bombers

Air Force B-52 bomber ground crews practice using explosive cartridges to get the jets moving quickly in an emergency.

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The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers

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The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers

Like walking on missiles': US airman recalls the horror of the Vietnam 'Christmas bombings' 50 years on

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - Wikipedia

B-52 Stratofortress

Like walking on missiles': US airman recalls the horror of the Vietnam 'Christmas bombings' 50 years on

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1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash - Wikipedia