U.S. Air Force resurrects B-52 Stratofortress for return to service . The bomber was retired in 1992 after a 30-year career and is now being used as an aerial refueling tanker. she cranked up just fine , '' pilot says .
U.S. Air Force resurrects B-52 Stratofortress for return to service . The 53-year-old Stratofortress , retired in 2008 , is nicknamed `` Ghost Rider '' `` After almost seven years ... she cranked up just fine , '' pilot says .