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69th Bomb Squadron B-52 Jet Black Lithograph

69th Bomb Squadron B-52 Jet Black Lithograph.

The 69th Bomb Squadron is part of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. The Squadron Operates B-52H Stratofortress which is a long range, heavy bomber that is the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States. It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.

The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber is capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons, and has a typical combat range of more than 8,800 miles (14,080 km) without aerial refueling.