Pay tribute to the legendary B-52 Stratofortress aircraft with this bold 36″ x 60″ top quality wall flag – perfect for offices, hangars, man caves, or barracks. Made in the U.S.A. and 100% veteran owned and operated. See more images and price at B-52 Flag.
Aircraft Description
BUFF Display Flag
The Amazing and Iconic American Bomber
The B-52 Stratofortress Airplane Flag embodies the spirit of aviation excellence, symbolizing strength, reliability, and cutting-edge performance. Capture that legacy with our detailed B-52 Stratofortress Airplane Flag Aircraft Flag from Custom Flag Nation. Designed for proud aviators, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts, this 36″ x 60″ flag is a bold tribute to the power of flight.
Features:
– Made from premium high-quality polyester knit
– Vivid, fade-resistant full-color printing
– Perfect for home, hangar, or office display
– Lightweight and easy to hang indoors
– Reinforced edges for durability and strength
Looking for something unique and meaningful to send to your deployed military member? These flags make great deployment gifts to receive downrange, serving as a daily reminder of home, mission, and honor. How about a retirement or PCS gift? They are great for that too!
Proudly offered by Hangar 2A Merch — a 100% veteran-owned and operated business committed to delivering quality-crafted aviation memorabilia and honoring those who serve.
- 100% polyester
- Knitted fabric
- Fabric weight: 4.42 oz/yd² (150 g/m²)
- Print on one side
- Blank reverse side
- 2 metal grommets
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Originally designed in the early 1950s by Boeing, the B-52 was developed to carry nuclear weapons during the Cold War, but its versatility and adaptability have kept it in frontline service for over seven decades. Powered by eight Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines mounted in pairs under its wings, the B-52 is capable of flying over 8,800 miles without aerial refueling, and even farther with mid-air tanker support. It boasts an enormous payload capacity, capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance, including bombs, mines, and cruise missiles.
Despite its age, the B-52 remains one of the most effective bombers in the U.S. Air Force inventory. Its large, high-aspect ratio wings provide excellent lift, allowing it to fly at both high subsonic speeds and at altitudes over 50,000 feet. Over the years, the aircraft has been continually upgraded with new avionics, communications, and weapons systems, enabling it to deploy precision-guided munitions and operate in modern combat environments.
Nicknamed the “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat Fellow), the B-52 has seen combat in nearly every major American military operation since Vietnam, including Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and ongoing global deterrence missions. Its sheer presence on the battlefield projects power, and its ability to loiter for extended periods makes it a strategic asset in both conventional and nuclear roles.
With plans to keep it flying into the 2050s, the B-52 is a testament to enduring engineering, airframe reliability, and the strategic foresight of its designers. It remains an irreplaceable icon in U.S. aviation history—one of the longest-serving and most respected military aircraft ever built.
