The first H model B-52 to be retired to AMARC touches down at Davis-Monthan AFB on
24 July 2008. The aircraft, 61-0023/LA blue of the 20thBS 2ndBW from Barksdale AFB,
Louisiana, suffered a severe structural failure to its tail in January 1964 during
turbulence tests by Boeing. Most of the tail was ripped off but in a testament to
its strength and durability the aircraft landed safely and was rebuilt. Despite the
markings, the aircraft actually came from the 23rdBS 5thBW at Minot AFB, North Dakota.
A total of 18 H models (9 from Minot and 9 from Barksdale) are to be retired in the
next few months. 61-0023 was later allocated PCN AABC0481.
(Teresa Vanden-Heuvel/309thAMARG)
Five former Royal Norwegian AF C-130H's are now in storage with the 309thAMARG awaiting
sale. These comprise:
955 AYCF0001
952 AYCF0002
954 AYCF0003
956 AYCF0004
957 AYCF0005
Photos: Philip Kovaric January 2009
(MASDCIII)
