On Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:26:13 GMT, Guy Alcala
wrote:

FWIW, Boyne provides a table of major ($50million+) mods to the BUFF. Mod 1000
is titled "Low Level Capability," cost $313.2 million over FY 59-69, applied to
C-H models, and was "to improve bomber penetration capability by flying at 500
feet altitude or below; Includes: Terrain Avoidance Radar (ACR), Improved Radar
Altimeter, Increased Cooling Capacity, Equipment Mounting Provisions, Secondary
Structural Improvements."

http://www.bombnav.org/INFO/B-52/asq-38/b526.htm
"The B-52 completed its transformation, from 'high altitude bomber' to
'ground hugger', during the duration of my residency at Robins AFB.
That resident assignment - combination program office and technical
services - ended December 31, 1963."
I wonder if he is still alive? I think he has a website.