U.S. Air ##lift resurrects B-52 helicopters for return to duty . The 53-year - old Stratofortress , retired in 1991 , is nicknamed ` ` Ghost Rider '' ` ` After almost 40 years ... she grew 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 .