US massive B-52H bombers test civilian airfield landing capability [Video]

A pair of United States’ mighty B-52H Stratofortress bombers were able to successfully land at a civilian airport. The landing was conducted as part of a military exercise to simulate nuclear war.

The exercise aimed to test and train crews to enable valuable assets, like the B-52, to land on non-military airfields safely.

The landings took place on April 12, 2024. Both B-52Hs are part of the 20th Bomb Squadron.

The exercise was also part of Bayou Vigilance, designed to test the readiness and lethality of the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base by simulating combat operations and demonstrating the ability to respond to strategic attacks.

“When it comes to nuclear war, all bets are off, and we need to be prepared …