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Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, 56-695, releases a McDonnell ADM-20 Quail decoy missile
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1. Title: "Boeing B-52D Stratofortress Dropping a McDonnell ADM-20 Quail Decoy Missile" 2. Description: This photograph captures the moment of release as a Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, with the serial number 56-695, discharges a McDonnell ADM-20 Quail decoy missile during a training mission. The B-52D, a versatile and iconic long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber, is renowned for its ability to carry a vast array of weapons. In this instance, it is seen deploying the Quail decoy missile, designed to lure enemy missiles away from the bomber. The Quail, with its distinctive shape and bright red color, can be clearly seen separating from the bomber, ready to perform its crucial role in protecting the B-52D and the larger aerial formation. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the complex world of aerial warfare and the intricate tactics employed by military aviation. 3. Keywords: Boeing, B-52D, Stratofortress, 56-695, McDonnell, ADM-20, Quail, decoy, missile, transport, plane, planes, aircraft, aeroplane, aeroplanes, airplane, airplanes, flight, aeronautical, aeronautics. 4. Additional Information: The Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, with the serial number 56-695, was a part of the United States Air Force's Strategic Air Command (SAC) fleet during the Cold War era. The McDonnell ADM-20 Quail decoy missile was a part of the SAC's countermeasures system, designed to protect bombers from enemy missile attacks. The photograph is a testament to the advanced technology and tactics employed by the military during this period, as well as the enduring legacy of the B-52D as a symbol of American air power.
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