This 'Buff' was used to test the General Electric TF-39 engine for the C-5A "Galaxy" program, in 1965. The TF-39 was mounted on the right inboard engine pylon in place of the two J57s normally installed.
This brightly coloured NB-52E was on display on AMARC's "Celebrity Row" when visited on Valentines Day 1987. She was used for testing control configured vehicle technology and the unique modifications are clearly visible. Sadly she was scrapped some years
This brightly coloured NB-52E was on display on AMARC's "Celebrity Row" when visited in November 1989. She was used for testing control configured vehicle technology and the unique canards are clearly visible. Sadly she was scrapped some years later.