US Air Force long-range strategic jet bomber. First flight in 1952, operational from mid-1955. Completed 60 years service in 2015 and after life extension programme the B-52 is expected to remain in service until the mid 21st Century.
• New Tooling • Landing gear and bomb bay doors can be built open or closed • Canopy mask and ground-to-air weapons included • Markings for 3 aircraft: (1) B-52H-135-BW 60-0001, c/n 464366 "Memphis Belle IV", 20th BS, Nellis AFB 2018 (2) B-52H-165-BW 61-0012, c/n 464439 "Loko", 96th BS, Nellis AFB 2018 (3) B-52H-135-BW 60-0012, c/n 464377, 69th BS, Minot AFB 2018
Additional items required to complet model as illustrated: i.e. adhesive, paints, paint brushes, brush cleaner and modelling tools etc.
