The smoke trails of six B-52H Stratofortress’ can be seen fading into the distance over Barksdale Air Force Base, La., as a seventh aircraft takes-off March 10. Aircrafts from the 2nd Bomb Wing’s 20th and 96th Bomb Squadrons participated in the training event formerly known as a Minimal Interval Take-Off, now called a Large Force Departure. Each B-52 launched approximately 30 seconds after it’s predecessor showing the crews how to handle turbulence in the wake of other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)
A seventh B-52H Stratofortress takes-off during a Large Force Departure, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 10. Aircrafts from the 2nd Bomb Wing’s 20th and 96th Bomb Squadrons participated in the training event formerly known as a Minimal Interval Take-Off, now called a Large Force Departure. Each B-52 launched approximately 30 seconds after it’s predecessor showing the crews how to handle turbulence in the wake of other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)
Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing perform a Foreign Object Damage check on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 10. A FOD walk is performed to find any objects that can cause damage to aircraft engines. This particular FOD walk was performed in preparation for a Large Force Departure where seven B-52H Stratoforess’ launched within approximately 30 second of each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joanna M. Kresge)