Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - Wikipedia
The B-52's official name Stratofortress is rarely used; informally, the aircraft has become commonly referred to as the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fucker/Fella).
Why the B-52 Bomber Is Called the ‘BUFF’ - The National Interest
Jul 28, 2019 · Noteworthy it was during Operation Arc Light that the B-52 Stratofortress gained its famous nickname, becoming the “BUFF” an acronym for “ Big Ugly Fat F*cker ”, that in polite …
B-52H Stratofortress Bomber, United States of America
Sep 6, 2024 · The B-52H is the US Air Force’s (USAF) long-range, large-payload multirole bomber, commonly known as the Stratofortress or the Buff (big ugly fat fellow). The bomber …
The Boeing B-52 Was the Greatest Fighting Airplane of Them All
Nov 14, 2021 · But unofficially it has long been called the BUFF, an acronym which stands for Big Ugly Fat (expletive deleted). It was originally designed as a high-altitude strategic bomber, …
The B-52 Is So Old It’s Nicknamed Stratosaurus - HistoryNet
Dec 3, 2018 · The BUFF, neither ugly nor fat, will forever stand amid the pantheon of truly great aircraft, its vast wings sheltering the Wright Flyer, DC-3, Spitfire and a few other all-time …
B-52 | Development, Specifications, & Combat History | Britannica
Feb 25, 2025 · The huge airframe of the B-52 earned it the nickname “Big Ugly Fat Fellow” (BUFF), but it also allowed the plane to be retrofitted with highly sophisticated navigational, …
The B-52 ‘BUFF’: Why the Stratofortress Bomber Keep Flying
Jun 8, 2022 · Like the Beach Boys song goes, the B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber, aka the “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat…Fellow, at least in polite company), is “Still Cruisin’ After All These …
12 Interesting Facts About The B-52 Bomber - World War Wings
Apr 26, 2016 · It’s popular for its nickname BUFF or Big Ugly Fat F****r (or Fellow, for the modest ones) because of its huge airframe — with a wingspan of 185 ft, length of 160 ft. 11 in., and …
Fifty Years of the B-52 | Air & Space Forces Magazine - Air Force …
Dec 1, 2001 · Early in its eventful life, the B-52 was given the affectionate nickname “BUFF,” which some say stands for Big Ugly Fat Fellow. The B-52’s stunning longevity is matched or …
B-52 Stratofortress Strategic Bomber – The BUFF
Jan 1, 2020 · Boeing’s B-52 long-range strategic bomber is not only one of the most iconic symbols of the Cold War; it’s also the longest-serving combat aircraft in any major nation’s …