An apparition from history appears in the early morning mists at the former Griffiss AFB in Rome, New York. The lonely stillness of the rising sun is broken by the thunder of eight mighty jet engines as the B-52G Mohawk Valley returns from a 24 hour mission, and approaches, with flaps down for a welcoming landing at her home base. What! Cannot hear her? Close your eyes, my friend, and travel back in time to those wondrous days of yesteryear, buried in the deep recesses of our imagination, memory, and mind's eye.
There! Now you see her, -- as I do -- getting closer -- returning from the skies
Boeing B-52G 58-0225 Mohawk Valley is the magnificent Gate Guard at the former Griffiss AFB. Nose high, flaps down, she sits on short final for landing.
The Mohawk Valley is wonderfully displayed and maintained by American Legion Post #24 in Rome, New York. A commemorative coin they offer for sale is inscribed "First to Arrive, Never to Leave" See the Link below.
This airplane flew combat missions in SE Asia during the Viet Nam war from Andersen AFB, Guam
The Mohawk Valley flew 32 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm
How wonderful that this magnificent airplane has been preserved and enshrined for future generations.
Links
Mohawk Valley B-52 Memorial - American Legion Post #24
Philppe's Pictures of the Mohawk Valley
Griffiss AFB History from USAF
Griffiss AFB - Wikipedia
B-52G Desert Storm Combat Airplanes
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Mohawk Valley B-52 Memorial - American Legion Post #24
Philppe's Pictures of the Mohawk Valley
Griffiss AFB History from USAF
Griffiss AFB - Wikipedia
B-52G Desert Storm Combat Airplanes
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Robert Bogash. All Rights Reserved.