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Hi guys.
I was reading "Vietnam Air Warfare" by Robert F. Dorr Chris Bishop just the other day... Is it true that the B-52 "Stratofortress" is the last bomber in the world with a manned rear gun turret??
Thanks.
James.
I remember reading about some B52 crews being angry that the gunner was moved forward. They liked having a set of eyes looking backards for any SAM's launched at them from the tail position.
I work with a former B-52 gunner.
Not very many - he served during 80s at Barksdale and Minot, doing the typical alerts and practice nuke runs. He did say that he got out of it because it was actually boaring and he was spending too much time away from home.Did he tell you any stories?
in today's missile dominated world though you can see why they got rid.......