
B-52 bomber drops unarmed nuclear cruise missiles in demo
Kirtland Afb, N.M. (UPI) Jan 20, 2017 - The nuclear capability of U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers was demonstrated recently with the launch of three unarmed AGM-86B cruise missiles.
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Kirtland Afb, N.M. (UPI) Jan 20, 2017 - The nuclear capability of U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers was demonstrated recently with the launch of three unarmed AGM-86B cruise missiles.
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