B-52 Spotter Mug Plastic Model KitsStart your morning with aviation history in hand! The B 52 Spotter Mug holds 15 ounces and features a wrap around schematic of the iconic B 52 Stratofortress. This legendary long range bomber, introduced in 1955, has been a cornerstone of U. S. Air Force operations, capable of carrying a vast payload and flying at high subsonic speeds. Known for its remarkable endurance, the B 52 can refuel mid air, making it a symbol of strategic power. This durable
and professionalism of American airpower
Available through the official Air Force Museum Foundation store
This one-quart aluminum canteen comes in a lined canvas cover which has a belt attachment
Originally printed in 1952
The result is a compelling visual tribute to the pioneers of flight
First introduced in the 1950s
at least five feet two inches tall
more than 330 F-105s were lost–the highest loss rate in Southeast Asia–and many pilots were killed
The interior is lined with quilted fabric
Measures approximately 3/4"
and Saudi Arabian Kuwait Liberation ribbons
the most popular musician in the world boarded a military airplane in England on an apparently routine flight bound for France
