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2019-11-18 Science & Technology

Rather Than Retiring, The Storied B-52 Is Getting Upgraded. Here's Why

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Posted by Besoeker 2019-11-18 06:43|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Designed almost overnight instead of becoming a runaway program like the F-35. KISS is a good principle.

Posted by M. Murcek 2019-11-18 07:51|| 2019-11-18 07:51|| Front Page Top

#2 ^ Amen. Feeling a little Herby all of a sudden...

The shell game industrial complex
That gobbled and grew turkey tom pecs
Now squats on your table
(can't fly -- isn't able!)
And marks its Thanksgiving with bomb sex.

Posted by Greting Phuse8402 2019-11-18 10:28|| 2019-11-18 10:28|| Front Page Top

#3 A poor Tribal Territory shepherd
Whose Caprae hircusae were peppered
By (B-) 52 pickups
Saw Taliban titzups
And rued, "Not shlaughtered, Hoyb: schleppered!"

Posted by Lex 2019-11-18 10:43|| 2019-11-18 10:43|| Front Page Top

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