B-52H during a flyby. The biggest difference between the 1980s vintage buff and today's buff is the removal of the tail gun and elimination the gunner crew position. Countermeasures systems and radar have also been upgraded. The aircraft has shown remarkable ability to be adapted to changing requirements and tactics.
Back in the early - mid 80s the Buff was the only bomber in town. The B-1B hadn't gone operational and the B-2 was only a rumor.
