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).

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 …

The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet …

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, …

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 …

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, …

Dec 10, 2024 · The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, or BUFF, remains a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear triad and a versatile bomber for conventional missions.

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 …

Oct 16, 2023 · At the time, the nearly 20-year-old Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was accustomed to flying bombing missions without a fighter escort, instead relying on tail gunners operating quad...

Jan 1, 2020 · Since 1952, the B-52 Stratofortresses, or “Big Ugly Fat Fellows” (BUFF’s) as crewmembers often call them, have served as the backbone of America’s nuclear deterrence …