“Fella” is the more polite term for the aircraft commonly referred to as the BUFF ;)—Military aircraft development is a fast-moving process in which models come and go in the blink of an eye. Few of them have become aircraft royalty, like the B-17 Flying Fortress or the MiG-15. But only one of them is nearing a century of service: the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress.The 390,000-pound long-range heavy jet bomber began as an intercontinental, high-altitude nuclear bomber. But its operational capabilities have been adapted throughout the years to meet the ever-changing defense requirements.The B-52 has been in service for 6 decades and is now projected to be around until 2050. Soon, it will become the first aircraft to carry a hypersonic cruise missile, proving its incredible versatility once again.—Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.