In 1959, A B-52 loaded with nuclear weapons collided with a KC-135 during a mid-air refueling operation and both crashed in Breckinridge county ,Kentucky. Eight of the Twelve combined crewmembers died as a result.
Please contact me with any questions or comments at kyhistoricalmarkers@yahoo.com

In 1959, A B-52 loaded with nuclear weapons collided with a KC-135 during a mid-air refueling operation and both crashed in Breckinridge county ,Kentucky. Eight of the Twelve combined crewmembers died as a result. Please contact me with any questions or comments at kyhistoricalmarkers@yahoo.com

Episode 19 B-52-KC-135 Collision

Take a virtual tour of Kentucky history by exploring the Kentucky Historical Markers found all over the Bluegrass state. Through short episodes, you can learn about pioneers, soldiers, presidents, heroes, hillbillys and so much more. The Civil War buff will love learning the unique history of Kentucky in the war between the states. Some of the famous names you will hear in these brief episodes are Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James, Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and Virgil Earp. The eclectic history of Kentucky is part of why I love it.  I hope you will too.  Thank you for listening!

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Take a virtual tour of Kentucky history by exploring the Kentucky Historical Markers found all over the Bluegrass state. Through short episodes, you can learn about pioneers, soldiers, presidents, heroes, hillbillys and so much more. The Civil War buff will love learning the unique history of Kentucky in the war between the states. Some of the famous names you will hear in these brief episodes are Abraham Lincoln, Jesse James, Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and Virgil Earp. The eclectic history of Kentucky is part of why I love it. I hope you will too. Thank you for listening!

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Episode 19 B-52-KC-135 Collision

Episode 19 B-52-KC-135 Collision