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United Airlines Boeing 767 loses part of fuselage panel
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 aircraft lost a part of an underside fuselage panel on August 26, 2022.
Link (AeroTime)

Trends to watch in air travel: Roberto Castiglioni
roberto castiglioniAt Passenger Terminal Expo in Paris, we spoke with Roberto Castiglioni and Accessible Air Travel Evangelist and asked him the question: “What is the number one upcoming trend to watch in air travel this year?” Roberto said the trend is patience. He said we have a number of months of “choppy waters” ahead of us ...
Link (International Airport Review)

Canada Jetlines delays its inaugural flight until September
Low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines has delayed its inaugural flight between Toronto and Calgary until September 22, 2022.
Link (AeroTime)

What’s keeping you awake at night?: Diversity Network Lead at Heathrow
Voxpop clip with Anita Chagar, Diversity Network Lead at London Heathrow on what’s keeping her awake at night.
Link (International Airport Review)

Taliban asks US to return Afghan army helicopters
Taliban officials ask the US government to give them helicopters that were intended for Afghan army before the Taliban takeover
Link (AeroTime)

GACA welcomes over 80 new global routes
GACA welcomes over 80 new global routesThe General Authority of Civil Aviation has welcomed the achievement of over 80 new global routes in 2022.
Link (International Airport Review)

Trends to watch in air travel: Lars Mosdorf, Managing and Labour Director at Dusseldorf Airport
Lars mosdorfWatch this exclusive voxpop with the Managing and Labour Director of Dusseldorf Airport.
Link (International Airport Review)

UPS orders eight additional Boeing 767 freighters
American shipping company UPS orders eight additional Boeing 767 freighters.
Link (AeroTime)

In conversation with Kirk Goodlet, Director, Facilitation and Product Development, Winnipeg Airports Authority
kirk goodletAt Passenger Terminal Expo, we caught up with Kirk Goodlet, Director, Facilitation and Product Development, Winnipeg Airports Authority.
Link (International Airport Review)

Finnair, Qatar Airways to offer daily Doha services from Nordic capitals
Finnair and Qatar Airways have entered into an agreement to offer daily services from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen to Doha Qatar.
Link (AeroTime)



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The Buff In Vietnam

1. How many crew members were on a typical bombing flight during missions over Vietnam?
Various
4
6
8

2. How many engines are on a B-52-B?
4
8
6
10

3. How many bombs could a fully loaded B-52-D carry?
112
58
32
108

4. From how many bases did B-52 aircraft fly to drop bombs over Vietnam?
4
1
3
2

5. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

6. What B-52 model was the most heavily used during bombing missions over Vietnam?
B-52-D
B-52-G
B-52-A
B-52-F

7. How many B-52 aircraft were lost to enemy action during the 'Christmas Bombing' campaign?
15
27
0
6

8. At which U.S. Air Force base were all B-52 crew members trained during the 1960's and 1970's?
Plattsburg AFB New York
Barksdale AFB Louisiana
Castle AFB California
March AFB California

9. In which seat position did the Electronic Warfare Officer sit on a B-52?
Lower deck, left side
Lower deck, right side
Upper deck, right front
Upper deck, left rear

10. What magnetic compass system was the PRIMARY magnetic compass system for the B-52?
J-4 Compass
N-1 Compass
ANG 1 - Astrotracker
NAV 12 Compass system

11. In 1963, just prior to the Vietnam War buildup, the U.S. Air Force had the largest number of B-52 aircraft in its fleet. How many B-52's did the U.S.A.F. possess at that time?
725
1091
650
456

12. The B-52 was produced at two different sites in the U.S. One was at Wichita, Kansas. Where was the other?
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Long Island
Seattle

13. What was the function of the ANALE24 system as it was used on the B-52?
Radio Telecommunications
Bombsite mechanism
Chaff dispenser
Radar navigation set

14. During an actual bomb run, which crew member (other than the pilot) sometimes handled steering of the aircraft?
Electronic Warfare Officer
Co-Pilot
Navigator
Radar navigator

15. During the Christmas bombing effort (1972) how many B-52 aircraft were lost to Mig Jet fighters?
0
5
2
7
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