U.S. Air Force B-52 Heavy Bomber Loses An Engine

Credit: U.S. Air Force
WASHINGTON - One of eight medium-thrust engines fell off a U.S. Air Force B-52 heavy bomber from Minot AFB, North Dakota, while it was conducting a local training mission Jan. 4, the service confirmed to Aviation Week. The aircraft landed safely, with no injuries to the five crew members, according...

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