B-52 Bomber Main Cowling Handle
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B-52 Bomber Main Cowling Handle
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B-52 Bomber Main Cowling Handle – Authentic U.S. Air Force Aircraft Component (For Sale)
NSN: 1560-00-326-2165
Offered here is an original B-52 Bomber Main Cowling Handle, a genuine part used in the maintenance and access systems of the legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. This aircraft component is a piece of aviation history, ideal for collectors of Cold War memorabilia, aviation restoration professionals, or aerospace museums seeking authentic hardware from one of the longest-serving strategic bombers in U.S. military history.
Historical Context
The B-52 Stratofortress first entered service in 1955 and continues to fly missions for the U.S. Air Force nearly 70 years later. Designed during the Cold War to serve as a long-range, high-altitude strategic bomber capable of delivering nuclear and conventional payloads, the B-52 has proven remarkably adaptable—seeing combat in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and into modern conflicts.
The main cowling handle (NSN 1560-00-326-2165) was used by ground crews to access the engine and airframe compartments for inspection, maintenance, and repairs. Located on various engine nacelle cowling panels. This durable handle allows easy and secure opening and closing of critical panels during routine aircraft servicing.
Today, original B-52 components are highly collectible and represent an iconic period of American aerospace engineering and Cold War history.
Product Features
- Item: B-52 Main Cowling Handle
- NSN: 1560-00-326-2165
- Condition: Surplus – good overall appearance; may show storage or age-related marks
- Application: B-52 Stratofortress engine cowling panel access
- Use: Aviation display, restoration, Cold War collection
Ideal For:
- Cold War and USAF aircraft collectors
- B-52 Stratofortress restoration projects
- Military aviation museums and static displays
- Aerospace component collectors
This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine component from one of the most iconic aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. Whether for restoration, research, or display, the B-52 Cowling Handle is a powerful connection to America’s strategic air power legacy.
Approx length 7.5", Approx width 1.5", Approx height 2.5", Approx weight .5lbs.
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