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. (USAF) since 1955 and was flown by NASA. From 1959 to 2007. The bomber can carry up to. And has a typical combat range. Is one of the most remarkable B-52 missions of the Cold War/Desert Storm era. “Secret Squirrel” was the nickname given by the participating crews to. A highly classified B-52 strike conducted on. At the very beginning of Operation Desert Storm. B-52G Stratofortresses from the 2n. D Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The entire mission lasted. More than 35 hours. At the time, it was the longest combat mission ever flown. What’s remarkable is that the bombers. Didn’t deploy to a Middle Eastern base. They went from the continental United States, conducted the strike, and came home-the first major combat demonstration of a continental United States-to-continental United States long-range bomber strike. This reproduction of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress “El Lobo ll” (58-0815) was one of the seven aircraft that flew the “Secret Squirrel” mission. It is a highly detailed diecast 1:200 scale model that includes. Highly detailed factory mold. Detailed wingtip outrigger wheels. Under wing fuel tanks. All sales are final. This is the only one available. The approximate dimensions are: 9.5″ long with an 11.25″ wingspan. NOTE: The Herpa Models reproduction of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a highly detailed historic model. It will be a welcome addition to any USAF aircraft collector, any Boeing B-52 collector or any aviation enthusiast’s collection. NOTE: The personnel in the photographs are for show only and not included in the sale. NOTE: The last two photographs in the series are of the actual B-52 “El Lobo ll” that is on static display at the United States Air Force Armament Museum located at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida.