For the last 60 years, the B-52 Stratofortress has had an incredible career as the U.S. military’s main bomber. Even though it’s 60 years old, it still has plenty of years of service left. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at…

The logistics of war are complicated and having the right aircraft at the right place and time is a key to victory. At the beginning of U.S. involvement in World War II the Reverse Lend-Lease program set the U.S. up for success. Yesterday’s Air Force is a history and heritage featurette series profiling significant people…

Getting stranded behind enemy lines is a concern during every combat mission and one aircraft set the standard for combat search and rescue during the Vietnam War — the Sikorsky HH-3E.