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  • Lightning fast

    BARKSDALE AFB, La. - The crew of B-52 Stratofortress 60-051 was on final approach Dec. 19, 2017 to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. when they heard an odd sound, like a thud, coming from outside the jet.  All systems remained normal and the crew had no trouble maintaining control of the aircraft,