Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, takes off from the runway at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. Each of the B-52’s eight engines is capable of producing up to 17,000 pounds of thrust; allowing it to fly at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, while carrying a payload of up to 70,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

Airman 1st Class Anthony Melendrez, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems specialist, performs maintenance on a B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. Electrical and environmental systems specialists are responsible for maintaining and repairing the wiring and electrical components on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

Airmen assigned to the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on a B-52H Stratofortress engine at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. The 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s primary duties consist of troubleshooting and maintaining the systems of the B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

Tools are displayed on the flight line at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. Many tools are used to maintain Minot Air Force Base’s fleet of B-52H Stratofortresses and ensure they are ready to provide airpower, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron starts engines at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. Minot Air Force Base and its fleet of B-52s play a key role in the United States’ nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)

Team Minot's aircraft maintainers keep B-52s flying high

Published March 1, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron, takes off from the runway at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Feb. 28, 2024. Each of the B-52’s eight engines is capable of producing up to 17,000 pounds of thrust; allowing it to fly at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet, while carrying a payload of up to 70,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Wilson)