Albuquerque’s very own Boeing B-52B Stratofortress, one of only a few B-models left in existence and one of only four in the world on display for public viewing, will be the focus of a special initiative within “Operation Preservation” – a multi-year campaign to repaint and refurbish the iconic aircraft in the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s 9-acre outdoor exhibit area, Heritage Park.
Restoration of the B-52B Stratofortress is scheduled to begin in April of 2016 under the supervision of Major Jerry Hanks, Project Manager, with help from Museum staff and volunteers and will be funded by a multi-program effort to engage supporters and entities with personal ties to the Museum and the historic aircraft. Restoration will include the B-52B receiving bodywork and a new coat of primer and paint. The total B-52B restoration cost is expected to be approximately $120,000. Completion of this outdoor exhibit for visitor viewing will take place in November 2016. “This particular aircraft represents Cold Warriors, the extensive work of Sandia National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base and Albuquerque in general,” said Walther. “And we plan to restore it to its former glory as a proud and honorable reminder of all those efforts.”
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