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Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231
Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 (msn 16249). The second B-52, initially ordered as an XB-52 and made the first B-52 flight on 15 April 1952, due to XB-52 49-230 having a hydraulic snag. Donated to the United States Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio but scrapped in the mid 1960s apparently as a result of President Lyndon Johnsons wifes proposal to clean up surplus military hardware. Date: 1958
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1952 1958 Apparently B 52 Boeing Clean Donated Hardware Hydraulic Initially Johnsons Lyndon Ohio Ordered Patterson Proposal Result Scrapped Stratofortress Surplus Wifes Wright Made Snag
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This historic photograph captures the Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 (MSN 16249) during its tenure at the United States Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The second B-52 bomber to be produced, this aircraft was initially ordered as an XB-52 and made its first flight on April 15, 1952, when the original XB-52, 49-230, encountered a hydraulic issue. The YB-52 was later donated to the museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the early history of the iconic B-52 Stratofortress bomber. However, the plane was unfortunately scrapped in the mid-1960s. The circumstances surrounding its demise are believed to be linked to a proposal by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson to clean up surplus military hardware. The Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress, with its distinctive wing design and powerful engines, revolutionized aviation by introducing the world to the strategic bomber era. Its long-range capabilities and versatility made it an essential component of the United States' aerial arsenal during the Cold War. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history of military aviation and the technological advancements that have shaped the skies.
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