USAF B-52G

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Scale: 1:200
Publisher/Brand: Herpa
Construction: Diecast Metal
Size: Approx. W 27.3cm x L 23.5 cm 
Squadron: 596th Bombing Squadron Barksdale AFB
Operation:  Secret Squirrel
Date: January 16, 1991 to January 17, 1991
Configuration: Standard
Registration: N7470
Stand: No
Production: Limited
Release Date: N/A
Version: Diecast metal, with stand, with antenna, with landing gear
Colours: as shown
 
History:
Operation Senior Surprise, also known as Secret Squirrel, was a long range B-52G Stratofortress cruise missile strike against Iraqi targets that initiated the bombing campaign during Desert Storm. It was given the unofficial nickname 'Operation Secret Squirrel' by the B-52 crews. The mission took place from January 16, 1991, and ended January 17, 1991. Lt. Col John "Jay" Beard, was the mission commander and Barksdale AFB's 596th Bomb Squadron's commanding officer.
 
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