My father served on B-52's as tail gunner ( yep, old days), and as crew chief till his retirement in 1968. We slept well when we heard them leave then again when they came home. We would ride with mom to the flight line fence to see him home and to pick him up. He always saved us the Chicklets gum from his meal boxes!!
My dad would never talk about his time in WW2 - but would often comment if he was watching a war film , about the yanks he met - what great comfort they were to the Brits -and of course how brave they were - my mum once said to me that he always felt safe when the yanks were around - I will never forget that - so god bless USA ! !!!!!!
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The death toll of the direct victims of these wars Civilians pay the highest price: 172,000 dead (125,000 Iraqis, 35,000 Pakistanis and 12,000 Afghans). A cost of at least 3700 billion dollars, according to a US study
I love how there is ZERO fucking around, everyone involved takes their role in delivering freedom VERY seriously!! Thanks for the upload!! Love from Canada!!!
These young people I do respect. Professional in a most outstanding manor. Prideful all. Many years ago I was privileged to work beside Men back then there were no women in that part of the service for similar work..For Several weeks I got to learn the logistical sides and just how fit and talented these men were and a real education happened for me. Although my NCO stats were meaningless as to respect. Respect came from WORK Not just completed but Done WELL. Earning that respect was a feeling well earned That felt so good , And missed now. It is a PRIDE earned and seeing it brings back so many memories.. Thanks great vid.
I saw a poster that said, there are only two fighting units in the American military: The Army and the Navy. The Air Force is a "corporation". The Marine Corp is a "cult". I don't really agree with any of those statements...except maybe for the Air Force. When I was in it... I DID think of it as a "corporation"...and was damn proud of it!
During the Vietnam War we loaded Mk 82's, Mk 84's, and the Cluster bombs on the B-52's and it seemed like there was many more bombs loaded internally, and externally back then. Those bombs have to be plugged into the system, and I am assuming that only one or a few bombs are dropped on one target.
Sidney Mathious Carpet bombing isn’t really needed anymore. Lost quite a few B-52 over Vietnam that way. These Jdams can be dropped at a higher altitude and are gps guided to help reach their target on the ground. The B-52 can carry them internally and externally.
Of the approx. 13 variants of the B-52(including all the various prototype builds) because you were working during the Vietnam War and because it seemed as though the B-52 you were working on appeared to hold a lot more bombs, you were probably working on a B-52 "D" variant. Of the 744 B-52s built, there were 170 of the "D" variants built, making the D variant the 2nd most common B-52 variant. Only the B-52 "G" was built in greater numbers with 192 G's being built from 1959 through 1961(50 in 1959, 106 in 1960 and 37 in 1961-the D models entered service with the US AirForce February, 13 1959 ). The D variants numbers 170 with: 1 built in 1956, 92 in 1957 and 77 built in 1958. The D variant entered service with the USAF in December 1956. The D B-52 model was the only B-52 variant to have the "Big Belly" modification which allowed for carpet bombing over Vietnam. The ONLY B-52 operating today is the B-52 H, after the nuclear capable B-52G was retired for New Start treaty. The remaining B-52 H's are now kept at a certain number. As of June 2019 the current B-52H inventory is. Inventory: Active force, 58 (test, 4); ANG, 0; Reserve, 18 Everytime a B-52 is lost, another B-52 is brought out of the desert, remanufactured to B-52H specs and put back into duty. Keeping the B-52 at full strength is important to retain US strength as the B-52 is under control of the NEW START nuclear treaty. The B-52 H along with the equipment to support guided weapons. It can launch SINGLE bombs at single targets. The B-52H and the B-1B Lancer alternate being deployed to the Middle East for use in Close Air Support. Guys on the ground callout fire missions, the B-52 can self designate its own targets using its own Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod. She has also recently gotten the LINK-16 capabilities.
absolutely amazing seeing these these brave men and woman well trained and safe thank you all for keeping the world safe. maybe a few decades from now we will see a space bomber being loaded crazy stuff
I spent three years at BAFB back in the 60's maintaining the ECM equipment used in the BUFF. It was one hell of an aircraft. Love to visit the BUFF again.
How long is a "rapid" (but safe) loading take? How long to drop all that ordnance (yeah I misspelled it before) as quickly as possible? Just wondering, like 2 hours to load and 2 minutes to drop?
Would NOT wanna drop one of those on my toe. and...."wheres the Ka-boom....there is supposed to be an Earth shattering KA-BOOM" at the end of these films.
Incredible how big these are strong too...they do pack a hell of punch....Thank you so much for your videos and channel too greatly appreciate it too..
Yes. MK-84 GP Bombs(the USAF variant, Navy's is designated BLU-117. Same body, different explosive filler.) is the 2000lbs version. These have a JDAM guidance assembly strapped on.
Double handling there, the bomb loader should be able to lift the bombs directly from the supply trailer instead of using the 2nd unit as a crane .easy mods to make it possible.
Who exactly are you to question the method in which these highly trained airmen are loading these bombs onto the B-52? Are you a munitions maintenance specialist?
Oh look... Load Toads!! Fun Fact: I was on the T.O. verification team at Edwards AFB when the JDAM was being developed. We verified and improved assembly steps with Boeing reps. Yes, I was an AMMO troop.
I hated working on those bomb lifts, big leaky hydraulic pieces of garbage. I figured they would have developed new equipment for this job. 17 years after I got out
So the electrical connections they hook to these bombs when they attach them to the rack, do they have like a break away type mechanism where it connects to the bomb or does it just rip the entire wire harness out of the rack when it drops away?
Yes it does. When you hook the lanyard onto the HSAB (heavy stores adapter beam) the connector releases as the bomb falls away. We had different cables for different configurations. The jdam unit on the back of the bomb would get data from the weapons computer for gps backed up by INS so that in the event of satellite signal loss the INS would maintain targeting coordinates. The cables were retained and used repeatedly.
When the tip tanks are loaded with water yes water for injection into the jets for added boost the wing tips are about 5 feet off of the ground. When the BUFF returns from a mission and the plane is at it lightest the tips are about 15 feet off of the ground. The wings in flight can flex about 18 to 20 feet at the tip.
To be recognized as the best in the world at this at one point, never really set in how much work we did. It was all I knew. Please support our military over these childish old congressmen and ignorant politicians. US military was the most humble, dedicated, and passionate force in this world. And the people ignore this now. Well, I guess no military personnel in regular clothes ever got actually treated with the respect we gave to civilians. Bring our passion back. It saddens me that my era was riddled with military commercials that uplifted the spirit of the world. Not just America. Now we have commercials of Kardashians, disloyal housewives, and orange people. Military and diversity is why America became a super power. Not resources because we have none.
Carrier shooters and loading ammo is slowly becoming my favorite jobs
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My father served on B-52's as tail gunner ( yep, old days), and as crew chief till his retirement in 1968. We slept well when we heard them leave then again when they came home. We would ride with mom to the flight line fence to see him home and to pick him up. He always saved us the Chicklets gum from his meal boxes!!
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My very favorite of all the beautiful old birds! I hope they never retire them. They are heroes and deserve much respect.
Yeah true but one day or another they will probably retire it sadly probably in a while tho
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They've got a nickname for this bomber.
The buff
@Rimmy Nett random notification from this. It means "Big Ugly Fat Fuck".
@@michaelcataulin1419 name describes me perfectly IoI
My dad would never talk about his time in WW2 - but would often comment if he was watching a war film , about the yanks he met - what great comfort they were to the Brits -and of course how brave they were - my mum once said to me that he always felt safe when the yanks were around - I will never forget that - so god bless USA ! !!!!!!
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A very heartfelt thank you to all men and women of all American forces you keep us all safe God bless you and your families ! ! !
The death toll of the direct victims of these wars Civilians pay the highest price: 172,000 dead (125,000 Iraqis, 35,000 Pakistanis and 12,000 Afghans). A cost of at least 3700 billion dollars, according to a US study
I love how there is ZERO fucking around, everyone involved takes their role in delivering freedom VERY seriously!! Thanks for the upload!! Love from Canada!!!
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The USAF is made up of professionals, I know I was in the Air Force and worked with these folks
The idea for the B52 was hatched in a lobby at the
Van Cleve Hotel in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio.
What an awesome job
Why this job awesome? It’s just mechanical job, nothing more.
Lovely little Packages !
But mostly deadly
A perfect aircraft platform to put those newly built hyper sonic missiles.
I think hypersonic missiles is too big to be carried by a plane
@Trouser Schnauzer no way it can be small. Is it small?
Greetings to all engineers and specialists in aviation weapons.
You can't be a B-52 pilot if you can't grow a mustache.
Why?
Thanks youtube algorithme! Now i know how to load a bomb on a B-52 bomber! Awesome, can't wait!
You won't be able to get anywhere near one while it's being loaded
I was surprised at slow setting bombs to plane.
Lifter can modified to video guided arms!
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These young people I do respect. Professional in a most outstanding manor. Prideful all. Many years ago I was privileged to work beside Men back then there were no women in that part of the service for similar work..For Several weeks I got to learn the logistical sides and just how fit and talented these men were and a real education happened for me. Although my NCO stats were meaningless as to respect. Respect came from WORK Not just completed but Done WELL. Earning that respect was a feeling well earned That felt so good , And missed now. It is a PRIDE earned and seeing it brings back so many memories.. Thanks great vid.
Dans les US , tout est toujours au point et au top ...J·adore ...
I like this strong bombardier
Gawd I miss the work I did as an aircraft mechanic on the B52s.
Me 2 brother
Same here. 462 jammer
Cool video.. my dad did this for 20 years
I saw a poster that said, there are only two fighting units in the American military: The Army and the Navy. The Air Force is a "corporation". The Marine Corp is a "cult". I don't really agree with any of those statements...except maybe for the Air Force. When I was in it... I DID think of it as a "corporation"...and was damn proud of it!
Sounds a butt hurt liberal made such a poster
Now that is a loadcrew!
I have this mole problem in the backyard , this would be perfect solution to finally get rid of them 💥💥💥
During the Vietnam War we loaded Mk 82's, Mk 84's, and the Cluster bombs on the B-52's and it seemed like there was many more bombs loaded internally, and externally back then. Those bombs have to be plugged into the system, and I am assuming that only one or a few bombs are dropped on one target.
Sidney Mathious Carpet bombing isn’t really needed anymore. Lost quite a few B-52 over Vietnam that way. These Jdams can be dropped at a higher altitude and are gps guided to help reach their target on the ground. The B-52 can carry them internally and externally.
This bomb also well known in Cambodia and Lao too!!
@@sambath5512 Did not have GPS aided bombs dropped one at a time on a target at that time.
Of the approx. 13 variants of the B-52(including all the various prototype builds) because you were working during the Vietnam War and because it seemed as though the B-52 you were working on appeared to hold a lot more bombs, you were probably working on a B-52 "D" variant. Of the 744 B-52s built, there were 170 of the "D" variants built, making the D variant the 2nd most common B-52 variant. Only the B-52 "G" was built in greater numbers with 192 G's being built from 1959 through 1961(50 in 1959, 106 in 1960 and 37 in 1961-the D models entered service with the US AirForce February, 13 1959 ).
The D variants numbers 170 with: 1 built in 1956, 92 in 1957 and 77 built in 1958. The D variant entered service with the USAF in December 1956. The D B-52 model was the only B-52 variant to have the "Big Belly" modification which allowed for carpet bombing over Vietnam.
The ONLY B-52 operating today is the B-52 H, after the nuclear capable B-52G was retired for New Start treaty. The remaining B-52 H's are now kept at a certain number. As of June 2019 the current B-52H inventory is.
Inventory: Active force, 58 (test, 4); ANG, 0; Reserve, 18
Everytime a B-52 is lost, another B-52 is brought out of the desert, remanufactured to B-52H specs and put back into duty. Keeping the B-52 at full strength is important to retain US strength as the B-52 is under control of the NEW START nuclear treaty.
The B-52 H along with the equipment to support guided weapons. It can launch SINGLE bombs at single targets. The B-52H and the B-1B Lancer alternate being deployed to the Middle East for use in Close Air Support. Guys on the ground callout fire missions, the B-52 can self designate its own targets using its own Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod. She has also recently gotten the LINK-16 capabilities.
The H model only carries half of what the D model carried
This is a very relaxing and calm job indeed.....
absolutely amazing seeing these these brave men and woman well trained and safe thank you all for keeping the world safe. maybe a few decades from now we will see a space bomber being loaded crazy stuff
I spent three years at BAFB back in the 60's maintaining the ECM equipment used in the BUFF. It was one hell of an aircraft. Love to visit the BUFF again.
I was there working Fire Control from 68 to 70.
Wow..2000 pound bombs on a triple ejector rack. Everything is big in a Buff!
Excellent material handling equipment and training to do the job right.....
I only inform you the coordinates to disengage the warhead in the air for in Thailand
Good team ( disciplin) work - reagan
How long is a "rapid" (but safe) loading take? How long to drop all that ordnance (yeah I misspelled it before) as quickly as possible? Just wondering, like 2 hours to load and 2 minutes to drop?
The GBU-31v3 (with the BLU-109 bomb body) and shellback are just an awesome looking bomb.
Attaching 70000 lbs of freedom
1 tonelada de democracia pura 😂
Nice a/c equipped bus to the flight line.. Psh, man, we were lucky enough to get a hot af bread truck, and if not, our sweaty asses were walking.
I like that crew hat. Better than those difficult to keep on your head... blue Air Force caps.
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Very dangerous work.
why?
Iron_Physik
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@@kulvindersingh2329 what?
Iron_Physik
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These bomb installers do a very, very sensitive job.
Kamyar Christopher
@@mismail4018 .
Without these people the Air Force is the largest unscheduled airline. I know I was a load toad.
I was a crew chief/Debriefer. Eventhough there was plans and scheduling we called them "Chart 'n Darts" is "BB Stacker" better the Load Toad
Would NOT wanna drop one of those on my toe.
and...."wheres the Ka-boom....there is supposed to be an Earth shattering KA-BOOM" at the end of these films.
Yes
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The Argentines lost the Falklands because low speed ground crew didn't fuse the bombs correctly. Keep up the important work!!
Brilliant
Amazing,miracle or innovation of science.It should be ensured that it will serve humanity & strengthen democracy.
Is it me or does the little trucks that help load the munitions look fun to drive?
It is!
@@Camilo19832001 you're a driver?
Ghost The Army Boi yea, top speed is 7 mph lol
@@Camilo19832001 rip lol, is it a cool MOS though?
Ghost The Army Boi its a lot of work, but it was cool.
A day in the life of the Military Industrial Complex…🤷🏾♂️
technology is fully equipped. Battlefield less hurt
JDAM is a nasty and evil piece of a bomb that is high tech and destructive too.
JAI HIND SIR FROM ME 91.
For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword
gravity only drops bombs in one direction though.... down
Incredible how big these are strong too...they do pack a hell of punch....Thank you so much for your videos and channel too greatly appreciate it too..
So much effort training and skill for destruction.
Hell yea bro
That woman chose the wrong career
😀😀😀
The 70's called, they want their mustache's back......
are these items checked by the TSA?
TSA are civilian government employees. Civilians are not allowed on the flightline, only during air shows
Did you democracy order ?
Then we come to you.
Terrorists and killers.. with plane and jdams
come Hong Kong......👽
I've seen video of a B52 dropping 80 of those at one time. How long does it take to load 80 JDAMs?
Probaly about 3 days,
In crunch time, about a few hours
Depends on how big the bomb attached to the JDAM is. Looks like a Mark 83's, so could be a while.
A B-52H can't carry 80 JDAMS
@@jrftworth probably meant unguided smaller bombs
Happy new year for us army
Are these 2000 lb bombs?
Yes. MK-84 GP Bombs(the USAF variant, Navy's is designated BLU-117. Same body, different explosive filler.) is the 2000lbs version. These have a JDAM guidance assembly strapped on.
The two month sommer holiday is over
Peace to all world
One planet
One race
One nation
Double handling there, the bomb loader should be able to lift the bombs directly from the supply trailer instead of using the 2nd unit as a crane .easy mods to make it possible.
Who exactly are you to question the method in which these highly trained airmen are loading these bombs onto the B-52? Are you a munitions maintenance specialist?
@@jrftworth I'm a hydraulics engineer ,so much better than that.
10:37 Doesnt the B 52 look a bit over qualified? :D
Maybe, definitely looking sexy
Very
This is a bunch of work to do.... does anyone know how long it takes to fill it up with jdams or other weapons?
About 2-3 hrs
Koka
Depends on the weapons load and what type of weapons they are loading
Two crews can turn it in 45 minutes. Bay cray and external stores crew. Routine.
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Why the dubbed in jet engine noise when you can clearly see the engine inlets are covered
Planes are well maintained 👍
Unlike russians 😂😂
@@ossarmyriade8878 unlike the Navy and Marines
Oh look... Load Toads!!
Fun Fact: I was on the T.O. verification team at Edwards AFB when the JDAM was being developed. We verified and improved assembly steps with Boeing reps. Yes, I was an AMMO troop.
Thank you for your service. The high-speed, low-drag operators can't fight without ammo. :)
Hahaha! You called them load toads that sounds funny! I was in the US army from 1976 to 1980
I never heard that saying before, 😉 in the army we had some nicknames too!
I like to watch this stuff, it's looks cool, thanks my friend!
@@donwoods9835 Heheh. Load Toads was/is a term of endearment. They in turn called us BB Stackers.
Stupid question probably, but would they blow up if dropped? or do they require some kind of arming procedure first?
Need to be armed 1st
I hated working on those bomb lifts, big leaky hydraulic pieces of garbage. I figured they would have developed new equipment for this job. 17 years after I got out
I like the bomb loader crane.
I think I haven't seen one person in this entire video having good back posture... they need to do a bit more gymnastics over there xD
That's pure democracy right there
What world we have created
Bobm truck lift name is MJ4 and MJ1
dont forget hamburgers in country where u fly
So whats with the weird harness around the bomb?
Ess avion,es una verdadera belleza..
Nice
How many of those can the B-52 carry and how much do they weight?
They are 2,000 lbs each. About 24 total
Arc light baby!
That was decades ago
While these are dropped looke much smaller but are really huge bombs!
So the electrical connections they hook to these bombs when they attach them to the rack, do they have like a break away type mechanism where it connects to the bomb or does it just rip the entire wire harness out of the rack when it drops away?
Yes it does. When you hook the lanyard onto the HSAB (heavy stores adapter beam) the connector releases as the bomb falls away. We had different cables for different configurations. The jdam unit on the back of the bomb would get data from the weapons computer for gps backed up by INS so that in the event of satellite signal loss the INS would maintain targeting coordinates. The cables were retained and used repeatedly.
Awesome
I didn’t know the wings have Lansing gear too. I guess the wings are so long it needs them to stop drooping.
When the tip tanks are loaded with water yes water for injection into the jets for added boost the wing tips are about 5 feet off of the ground. When the BUFF returns from a mission and the plane is at it lightest the tips are about 15 feet off of the ground. The wings in flight can flex about 18 to 20 feet at the tip.
No crualty peace is the. Parminent
To be recognized as the best in the world at this at one point, never really set in how much work we did. It was all I knew. Please support our military over these childish old congressmen and ignorant politicians. US military was the most humble, dedicated, and passionate force in this world. And the people ignore this now. Well, I guess no military personnel in regular clothes ever got actually treated with the respect we gave to civilians. Bring our passion back. It saddens me that my era was riddled with military commercials that uplifted the spirit of the world. Not just America. Now we have commercials of Kardashians, disloyal housewives, and orange people. Military and diversity is why America became a super power. Not resources because we have none.
Judas pries
Now I want to see them dropped onto target
So munch vietnam war for me .
THOMAS Pham napalm in Vietnam
Trà Ảo Tưởng : yes , i know it alredy .
Good
Da Buffs from Barksdale....Cajun ultralights!
İt was my job about 3 years ego
And now what do you do?
씬코코 nothing... l miss my old days so much
You was a killer babies
It was my job...
In dream
Why do pilots tend to droop their plane's flaps? 3:25 he almost hit his head agaisnt one.
Which country ordered a few tonnes of freedom?
Cold War. 86-89 on buffs
Take a couple of hours for the preparation and it take a few seconds to drop all of this shit
Imagine if someone tripped and hit the detonator😬
Yes
Can the B-52 Bomber be defeated by Russian S-500 ...
What your answer
Menakjubkan angkatan militer Amerika
That's classified
Wing attachments is on thing. Who loads the racks