What is the oldest bomber still flying?
Some B-52s currently flying are expected to serve into the 2050s, meaning the aircraft will have been in operation for over 100 years! Talk about staying power! B-52s were stationed at Robins AFB from 1961-1983 with the 19th Bomb Wing. Along with the new engines, the Air Force is also replacing the radar on the B-52. Once both upgrades are installed, they will combine to form the “B-52J” variant, intended to continue flying into the 2050s, when the airframes will approach 100 years old.The B-52H is the only version still in service. The U. S. Air Force contracted 62 B-52H Stratofortresses, serial numbers 60-0001 through 60-0062, on 6 May 1960.