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Show NEWS July 19. 1991 Hahop T.me$ involve munitions and armament sys- tems, including "iron bombs," B-1- 7, B-2- 9 B-5- B-52- G al and it took the deteriorating international situation caused by the Korean conflict to ensure production of the the initial procurement contract being signed in February B-5- ed 2, n 1951. It was initially flown on April 15, perfor- B-52- G r 1952, and by 1954, the mance was well documented. The new B-52- 's bomber could reach a speed of 600 mph and carry a bomb load of 43,000 pounds. It had been envisioned as a nuclear bomber, but was converted to carry conventional ordthe nance as well. By had compiled impressive records. While some stayed on nuclear alert, others participated in the Vietnam War. After decades of hard work and modifications for various uses, the remains one of Strategic Air Command's versatile assets. For example, it performed a key role during Operations Desert Shield and Desert high-altitud- B-5- O0 around-the-cloc- w H . k r jl oU O m . a r M l ui !i fk ill mm I 1 ti w $9 B-5- e mid-197- B-5- 3, Storm. inThe Air Force bought 744 cluding prototype, test, and reconnaissance configurations. They were in production for almost 10 years, from 1953 to October 1962. There were 193 built, all at Boeing's Wichita plant from 1958 to February 1961. Besides an increase in gross weight (488,000 pounds instead B-52- B-5- 2 Gregg WiMwn Stratofortrcss Crew members talk with members of the local news media after the giant bomber's final flight. of 450,000 pounds), major improvements over the earlier series include a "wet wing," containing integral fuel fixed external tanks and unrefueled for more fuel tanks range. n There is an improved system for the J57 engines. The 700-gallo- n water-injectio- fire-contro- l, electronic-countermeasur- s, B-52- D Continued from Page U S. Air Force Photo by 2 2 er d 0. jet-power- ammunition, engine start cartridges, other cartridges, as well as devices (for the propellant-activateegress system and the chaff, flare and external stores release systems). Other responsibilities include the bomb release and gun systems, and the SRAM's rotary launcher; landing gear, including struts, wheels, brakes and tires; photographic equipment, including mapping and radar scope and H recording cameras of the series' electro-opticviewing system; and training devices, including flight simulators and egress and maintenance task trainers. From 1973 to 1975, Hill AFB hostdetachment of the 456th ed a Bombardment Wing, Beale AFB, alert duty. Calif., for Together with Strategic Air Command, Air Force Systems Command, Boeing and other partners in excellence, Ogden ALC continues to help the fly and fight for instance, in starting engines, takeoffs and landings, releasing ordnance, and avoiding the ground at very high speed at night. In 1985, Ogden ALC munitions experts exploded conventional bombs in the fuselage of a 2 at the Utah Test and Training Range to simulate a mishap. The test provided valuable safety information, including ways to prevent such an occurrence, and if one occurred, ways to minimize adverse 50-calib- Continued from Pog 1 ordnance for 8,000 miles, unrefueled, at a speed of 650 mph at 50,000 feet. In 1945, Boeing, the bomber's original manufacturer, submitted several designs for turboprop models, which resembled their and In 1948, Boeing was asked to expand performance studies using jet engines. The new design incorporated eight J57 turbojets and a swept wing. Money was short, substitutes were proposed, stability-augmentatio- e, and aircrew n, ejection systems represent other technological advancements. In addition to its bombload, most were produced to carry two Hound Dog missiles, one on a pylon under each wing between the inboard nacelles and the fuselage. B-52- 1 plant's operation. However, Hill environmental experts have assured the board that no problems should arise from the additional discharge. The base treatment plant will remove 99.997 percent of the contaminants, primarily trichloroethene, from the wastewater before discharging it into the county sewer system. Environmental Protection Agency regulations allow CERCLA wastewater to be discharged into sanitary sewers, but only if the discharge does not air-to-grou- Four Quail decoy missiles fit in the bomb bay. In 1970, the Air Force decided to with the and equip AGM-69short-rang- e attack missile. could carry up to The modified 20 SRAMs, 12 externally and eight in the bomb bay. B-52- B-52- A B-5- 2s The Ogden Air Logistics Center has supported the Stratofortress since the beginning of the operational life. Since the 1950s, the depot has provided, and continues to provide support in the form of assigned aerospace parts and systems. Ogden ALC's responsibilities B-52- B-5- 's 2 adversely affect the sewage treatment plant. The sewer district has ultimate authority to accept or reject the CERCLA wastewater. Heyse said that even with the CERCLA wastewater, the base's wastestream discharge meets the quality standards of the base's permit and poses no threat to the plant. To back its claim, Hill will provide the district funding to hire a firm to perform an engineering technical review of its records and the proposed plan of action. k 2 B-5- effects. As the past and future of the Stratofortress is considered, the 2 continues to be used successfully today. Even though its design roots go back to the 1940s, the aircraft has kept current with new technologies. Some of the parts, data and related know-hooriginated at Hill. B-5- w "We want to cooperate with the sewer district and it has been willing to cooperate with us," Heyse said. "We understand the board's caution, and appreciate its willingness to resolve the situation." Heyse said the North Davis sewer facilities are a key element in the base's hazardous waste cleanup e plans. "The sewer system provides a safe, way of disposing of the CERCLA wastewater. Without the sewer system, we would have to find an alternate, much more expensive method of disposal." cost-effectiv- INEWS BEIEFS Base oxchanrjo office is moving The base exchange administrative office is moving from Bldg. 391 to Bldg. 1299 effective July 17. from All mail should be directed to now on. Power dementi is peaking Hot weather is running Hill AFB electrical power demand very high, base energy office officials say. The highest peak demand so far this month occurred on July 9. Hill used 39.4 megawatts. Some of this demand has been reduced slightly by turning heavy air handling equipment off periodically. The energy office requests that all unnecessary lighting and appliances be turned off whenever possible. "Remember that for each megawatt we reduce our maximum peak for the month, we save $6,100," said Craig Priest of the energy office. This conservation policy also helps prevent possible power outages. Drive cautiously in 1200 area Civil Engineering officials want to remind drivers to park and travel cautiously in the congested 1200 area. There have been several recent near misses in the area, especially between moving vehicles and vehicles that were improperly parked. All drivers should exercise caution in maneuvering through the 1200 area. When parking in the area, drivers need to ensure that their vehicles do not extend into the path of traffic or obstruct vision of other drivers. CE is removing curbs and installing asphalt at the ends of many of the buildings in the area to add parking spaces. To curb the problem of illegal parking, parking lot monitors and security police will cite vehicles that are: Parked with bumpers extending into traffic paths or blocking sidewalks. Parked too close to intersections where vision of other drivers and pedestrians is obstructed. Improperly using parking spaces. CE also wants to remind drivers that there are ample parking spaces available immediately north of the 1200 zone buildings. Com bet Strong! h Through Logistics Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia. Inc.. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 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