Thanks for posting this. Very much enjoyed watching. My father was in SAC his whole USAF career. Ground crew on B58s, and finally missiles. These guys were amazing heroes to me as a child. SAC is no more, but the professionalism of our airmen - and women - in the USAF today hasn't changed imho. Gen. LeMay and his people knew what the country and the USAF needed, and they knew how to get it.
The B-52 is a great plane. But I think the British Avro Vulcan, or the Handley Page Victor were sexier. Both weighed in at about 100tons, they could both go from cold to airborne in 2 minutes, this was call QRA, quick reaction alert, and if you had the balls, both could do a barrel roll, the Vulcan could even do a loop. 🇬🇧🤎🇺🇸B-52.
The Airborne Command Post was a dedicated EC-135 with a specially-modified inflight refueling system and enhanced communications systems. The LOOKING GLASS planes were backed up by EC-135L aircraft with datalink systems.
@@jonathanmarshall3974 thank you. I feel like less knowledge base when compinies are shortened to 3 letter agencies or companies.🤪they are harder to distinguish and not worth my energy🤗
My husband was stationed at Fairchild AFB when it was a SAC base. In 1994 a B-52 crashed there. Disaster preparedness was called out close to the flight line. My husband was one of them. Later he told me they were called out to keep a nuclear missile (or maybe two) cooled that was underground close to the flight line and not to put out the fire of plane that crashed. The only reason the B-52 crashed was because of the pilot, not the plane itself.
I was 6 yrs old that year from Boston, my uncle piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam in late 60,s, I was in awe as a kid, SAC was awesome, I was a great time to grow up in America back then. God bless the USA🙏
I lived In Spokane, Washington in the early 70s, which is close to Fairchild AFB. When the B-52s flew over the apartments my family lived in the windows would rattle really hard and keep me awake at night. I’m glad I didn’t know what a SAC base was as a kid because I’d probably worry. At age 26 I married a TSGT who was stationed at Fairchild. That was 35 years ago and we’re still married. I loved being a military wife, and because my husband stayed in until retirement we still access to military bases. Fairchild AFB is no longer a SAC base, and hasn’t been for a while.
As a BUFF Nav, this video tells about some the workload on the ground, planning, and the workload, responsibles in the air. Technically, the Nav is running the show with the greatest workload of any other crewdog.
I find the concept of “preparing” for a nuclear war or retaliation otherwise known as ‘mutually assured destruction’ [ M.A.D. ] an extremely eerie concept especially when you factor in that only reason we haven’t annihilated ourselves already is because benevolent extraterrestrials have stepped in to neutralize several missiles. Our nuclear folly isn’t only destructive to our immediate planet but to the entire space-time quantum fabric continuum that also disrupts star systems many millions of light years away from us. We live in a quantum universe that transcends the relativity of more 3D Newtonian physics. 5D quantum reality functions nondualistically based on everything in the universe being interconnected as taught in Buddhism. Hopefully we can outgrow our childish ways before it is too late. Even if benevolent extraterrestrials were forced to intervene for their own preservation, it would still have negative karmic consequences for humanity’s spiritual evolution under the Law of One. 🌀🪬🌀 ✨☀️✨🌘🌞🌒✨☀️✨ 👉🏿♥️👈🏽 One Love
When I was in the navy, we had trained USMC soldiers for security, and those guys knew their stuff .... but you USAF guys did that all yourselves!! Much respect!!! :)
This was made for Congress. When it was time for budget reconciliation these would be shown to the various budgetary committees who could visually see what the money is being spent on. These would be highly classified at the time.
@macmedic892 feed me boy! In the name of her majesty and the continental congress feed me! You see Jack, I have a gammy leg....damn heal shot it off by a Japanese Zoro O.
The US strategic nuclear strategy hasn't changed much in 60 years. It still uses the same weapons varieties upgraded. The modern eastern missile defence and sonar net is all there is to defend US. Our defence and attack is antiquated at best. We are 30 years behind Russian aerospace friends. The 1980's-1990's hegemony is over. My opinion only
Totally forgot how everything inside was so freakin' loud back then compared to all the computer crap today. It was fans and more fans and gear that only existed to make a lot of noise. Totally forgot. I mean computers still suck though.
S.A.C. was a totally different animal, we had armed B-52's in the air 24 hours a day,7 days a week circling the U.S.S.R. . 85% of strategic bombers armed that were on 10 MIN ground alert. Which means those on ground alert could be in the air in 10 minutes, my grandpa and my dad were 52 pilots. If the balloon goes up, just don't worry,walk toward a major city or near a major military installation ❤😂. Gotta love M.A.D.
Audio drops out at the 2:40 mark until 4:00 point
but do you know why...? 😀
Nice imagery of a BUFF taking off, a LGM-25 LCC, a KC-135A refueling a F-105D…and the Offutt AFB command post for SAC.
Note that the BUFF is carrying AGM-28 HOUND DOGs.
Buff's carbon footprint is like no other.
Thanks for posting this. Very much enjoyed watching. My father was in SAC his whole USAF career. Ground crew on B58s, and finally missiles. These guys were amazing heroes to me as a child. SAC is no more, but the professionalism of our airmen - and women - in the USAF today hasn't changed imho. Gen. LeMay and his people knew what the country and the USAF needed, and they knew how to get it.
A B-52.. a friend you can depend on! 👍✈️
The B-52 is a great plane.
But I think the British Avro Vulcan, or the Handley Page Victor were sexier.
Both weighed in at about 100tons, they could both go from cold to airborne in 2 minutes, this was call QRA, quick reaction alert, and if you had the balls, both could do a barrel roll, the Vulcan could even do a loop.
🇬🇧🤎🇺🇸B-52.
The Airborne Command Post was a dedicated EC-135 with a specially-modified inflight refueling system and enhanced communications systems. The LOOKING GLASS planes were backed up by EC-135L aircraft with datalink systems.
Thank you for this film, I enjoy watching and listening to it very much
Back when the SAC was young!
What is Sac🤔
@@ThePennie46 Strategic Air Command
@@jonathanmarshall3974 thank you. I feel like less knowledge base when compinies are shortened to 3 letter agencies or companies.🤪they are harder to distinguish and not worth my energy🤗
My husband was stationed at Fairchild AFB when it was a SAC base. In 1994 a B-52 crashed there. Disaster preparedness was called out close to the flight line. My husband was one of them. Later he told me they were called out to keep a nuclear missile (or maybe two) cooled that was underground close to the flight line and not to put out the fire of plane that crashed. The only reason the B-52 crashed was because of the pilot, not the plane itself.
I was 6 yrs old that year from Boston, my uncle piloted the F4 phantom in Vietnam in late 60,s, I was in awe as a kid, SAC was awesome, I was a great time to grow up in America back then. God bless the USA🙏
Need more ! ☺️
I lived In Spokane, Washington in the early 70s, which is close to Fairchild AFB. When the B-52s flew over the apartments my family lived in the windows would rattle really hard and keep me awake at night. I’m glad I didn’t know what a SAC base was as a kid because I’d probably worry. At age 26 I married a TSGT who was stationed at Fairchild. That was 35 years ago and we’re still married. I loved being a military wife, and because my husband stayed in until retirement we still access to military bases. Fairchild AFB is no longer a SAC base, and hasn’t been for a while.
Have been SACumsized 👍
As a BUFF Nav, this video tells about some the workload on the ground, planning, and the workload, responsibles in the air. Technically, the Nav is running the show with the greatest workload of any other crewdog.
Thank you Airforce.
⚓🐉Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Member 1968-69🐉🇺🇸⚓
My SAC is strong 😎
SAC is always loaded, willing, and able to deploy! 😎
How do they get that close to the lava, without their Hi Vis melting?
I find the concept of “preparing” for a nuclear war or retaliation otherwise known as ‘mutually assured destruction’ [ M.A.D. ] an extremely eerie concept especially when you factor in that only reason we haven’t annihilated ourselves already is because benevolent extraterrestrials have stepped in to neutralize several missiles. Our nuclear folly isn’t only destructive to our immediate planet but to the entire space-time quantum fabric continuum that also disrupts star systems many millions of light years away from us. We live in a quantum universe that transcends the relativity of more 3D Newtonian physics. 5D quantum reality functions nondualistically based on everything in the universe being interconnected as taught in Buddhism. Hopefully we can outgrow our childish ways before it is too late. Even if benevolent extraterrestrials were forced to intervene for their own preservation, it would still have negative karmic consequences for humanity’s spiritual evolution under the Law of One. 🌀🪬🌀
✨☀️✨🌘🌞🌒✨☀️✨
👉🏿♥️👈🏽 One Love
Good response to the klaxon. The B-52H BUFFs move out!
Man that In-flight Refueler gig looks like a Kool job👍💪🦅😎
As an aside, those Shure mics are gorgeous 🤩
@ nuclearvault you lose audio from 2:40 to 4:00 - can you fix that ?
I was a SAC cop 1983 - 1987. I guarded B-52s and weapon systems.
When I was in the navy, we had trained USMC soldiers for security, and those guys knew their stuff .... but you USAF guys did that all yourselves!! Much respect!!! :)
I, too, was a SAC cop off and on from 70-78.
92 Heavy Fairchild AFB Wa.
Audio is gone at about the 3 minute mark.
Those men are sharp!
16:02 This guy instantly reminded me of Major Kong from Dr. Strangelove. :D
Who was this film for? I don’t think they would make it for the general public, but idk.
Was wondering this myself. Back in those days, SAC had a pretty high bar for qualifying for that duty. Maybe it was for recruiting-from-within (?)
This was made for Congress. When it was time for budget reconciliation these would be shown to the various budgetary committees who could visually see what the money is being spent on. These would be highly classified at the time.
Where are the deveristy hires at?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
9:28 “Well perhaps you're forgetting the provisions of plan R, sir.”
👍
Tyrant: "You need the F-15."
Actually, he's a dementia patient ... he needs a hospital. :)
Tyrant, or dementia patient?
Worse: replace OR with AND
I like knowing SAC is strong...you know it wasn't an accident that name. I bet Buck Turdgenson would be proud.
Not nearly as proud as Gen. Jack D. Ripper!
@macmedic892 feed me boy! In the name of her majesty and the continental congress feed me!
You see Jack, I have a gammy leg....damn heal shot it off by a Japanese Zoro O.
The US strategic nuclear strategy hasn't changed much in 60 years.
It still uses the same weapons varieties upgraded.
The modern eastern missile defence and sonar net is all there is to defend US.
Our defence and attack is antiquated at best.
We are 30 years behind Russian aerospace friends.
The 1980's-1990's hegemony is over.
My opinion only
Discuss?
“Skybird”…”Dropkick” - funny that “War Games” didn’t Hollywood-ize those call signs…
H-19 helicopter flying a MCC out to the LCF..
Nice test from Vandenberg AFB, now an element of Space Force like Cape Canaveral.
Hoping to see Dad in this
Thank God, these maniacs, never completed their mission. And I’m including myself I was in sac as a young man.
Westover
who saw the middle finger in 2:51
I'm ready to "sack" out after watching this film
2 minutes no audio. repost this video
Totally forgot how everything inside was so freakin' loud back then compared to all the computer crap today. It was fans and more fans and gear that only existed to make a lot of noise. Totally forgot. I mean computers still suck though.
The missiles are too round, they need to be pointy !!
Because you can't fly without the I
And today, where it's estimated that 70% of all F35's are not flight worthy. Who's kidding whom?
S.A.C. was a totally different animal, we had armed B-52's in the air 24 hours a day,7 days a week circling the U.S.S.R. . 85% of strategic bombers armed that were on 10 MIN ground alert. Which means those on ground alert could be in the air in 10 minutes, my grandpa and my dad were 52 pilots. If the balloon goes up, just don't worry,walk toward a major city or near a major military installation ❤😂. Gotta love M.A.D.
Does anyone care that Real Birds don't leave chit trails🤯✈🤧😷🦨💩🧻
No