George Smith: A B-52’s final mission over the North Woods A new book chronicle's the 1963 crash of an Air Force bomber near Greenville, and the amazing effort to save members of the crew.

Fortunately, the B-52 has multiple engines, but it’s a reminder that the US military is still relying on an aircraft first flown in the 1950s that has outlasted the Cold War by more than 30 years.

The 1994 B-52 crash serves as a stark reminder of the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols and vigilant leadership in aviation. On June 24, 1994, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington ...