Flying crew chiefs for the B-52H bomber

U.S. Air Force flying crew chiefs are specially trained maintenance personnel who can provide in-flight maintenance when required. They can be found flying onboard cargo planes and refueling tankers but the B-52 is the only bomber platform with flying crew chiefs.

Flying crew chiefs from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand in front of a B-52 Stratofortress on the flight line at Morón Air Base, Spain. Flying crew chiefs are an extra line of support on the aircraft during missions and service the aircraft on divert landings to get the aircrew back in the air and back on target. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Aileen Lauer)
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They can provide support if the bomber is required to divert to an unintended location, fix any maintenance issues and refuel the aircraft for departure.

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