Minot in Ward County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Thanks to the United States Air Force

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2023

1. Thanks to the United States Air Force Marker

Inscription. This 1/8th scale model of
The B52 Stratofortress Bomber
is presented as a token of the greater Minot
region’s support and sincere appreciation of
The United States Air Force.
We are specifically thankful for the men, women and their families who make up the Minot Air Force Base. Your friendship, diversity, and cultures have bettered our community, economy, and lives more than you can ever imagine.
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆Presented by the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, the numerous local businesses, individuals, and organizations who contributed, including the Boeing Company, who manufactured the venerable B52.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold.

Location. 48° 16.302′ N, 101° 17.41′ W. Marker is in Minot, North Dakota, in Ward County. Memorial can be reached from 34th Avenue Northeast, 0.2 miles east of North Broadway (U.S. 83), on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the Dakota Territory Air Museum grounds, along the aircraft exhibit trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 34th Avenue Northeast, Minot ND 58703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33 "Shooting Star" (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas C-47 Skytrain (within shouting distance of this marker); Convair F-106 "Delta Dart" (within shouting distance of this marker); B-17 Bomber Crash Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15 "Eagle" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A-7D Corsair II (about 300 feet away); June 22, 2011 (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minot.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Dakota Territory Air Museum

Also see . . . Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is an American long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, which has continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force since the 1950s, and NASA for over 20 years. The bomber can carry up to 70,000 pounds of weapons and has a typical combat range of around 8,800 miles without aerial refueling.
Beginning with the successful contract bid in June 1946, the B-52 design
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2023

2. Thanks to the United States Air Force Marker
Marker is located at the base of the B-52 Stratofortress model, on the left/front side.
evolved from a straight wing aircraft powered by six turboprop engines to the final prototype YB-52 with eight turbojet engines and swept wings. The B-52 took its maiden flight in April 1952. Built to carry nuclear weapons for Cold War–era deterrence missions, the B-52 Stratofortress has been in service with the USAF since 1955, and NASA since 2001.

(Submitted on February 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Boeing B-52 Stratofortress – 1/8th Scale Model image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 30, 2023

3. Boeing B-52 Stratofortress – 1/8th Scale Model

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.