i remember going to an air force air show at Edwards back in 2006 and seeing a B52 up close on the tarmac. the type inside the wheel wells and bomb bay doors was THE ORIGINAL type from the 60s. all futura fonts. of course there were a few newer stencils but all the labeling was ancient. Makes you wonder how much longer they can keep this ancient fleet operable.
seeing the 52 fly was awe inspiring… huge blanket-like trails of exhaust that literally black out the sky. the 60s were definitely a different time with regards to aeronautics… Supposedly all the supply of JATO/RATO canisters has been exhausted now, the ones that came from plants in Canoga park CA and other Aerojet/Rocketdyne facilities. Got to see them use those at Miramar air show a few times, to get the Blue Angel’s fat albert c-130 up in the air faster
