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Frontiers May 2016 Issue

IN F OCUS Ageless warriors Two U.S. Air Force B-52s from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrive at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, last month in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the battle against Islamic State forces. The drag chutes are deployed to slow the large bombers after landing. According to the Air Force, the B-52 offers diverse capabilities for the mission, including the delivery of precision weapons. The B-52 made its first flight on April 15, 1952, and has been continually upgraded to meet evolving threats. PHOTO: U.S. AIR FORCE MAY 2016 | 55


Frontiers May 2016 Issue
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