Sierra embedded blanks with Boeing B-52 Stratofortress "Lucky Lady III" material. All blanks will come with one COA per blank. COAs are 4" x 6" card stock with foil COA seal. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, an iconic long-range strategic bomber, has served the U.S. Air Force since 1952 and remains operational today. Nicknamed “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat Fella), the B-52 is powered by eight Pratt & Whitney J57-P-1WA turbojet engines, each producing 11,400 pounds of thrust, achieving a maximum speed of 630 mph and a range of 8,800 miles. Its 185-foot wingspan and ability to carry 70,000 pounds of weapons, including nuclear and conventional ordnance, made it a Cold War cornerstone. The B-52 saw action in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan, adapting to evolving threats with upgraded avionics and precision-guided munitions. These pen blanks are crafted from the authentic fuselage of B-52B Stratofortress, tail number 53-0394, known as Lucky Lady III, preserving its historic legacy. Perfect for collectors, veterans, or aviation enthusiasts, they transform this legendary aircraft into a unique writing instrument. Tail Number 53-0394 History: Delivered in 1955, 53-0394, named Lucky Lady III, led Operation Power Flite in January 1957, becoming the first jet to circle the globe nonstop in 45 hours, 19 minutes, covering 24,325 miles with in-flight refueling. Commanded by Lt. Col. James H. Morris, it earned the 1957 Mackay Trophy and a Life magazine cover. Later renamed “City of El Paso,” it was retired to the National Museum of the United States Air Force and preserved by Walter Soplata in 1984. These blanks are embedded with a small piece of the original material from the aircraft. The piece is approximately 1/8” square/round in size. The embedded components are positioned over a starburst silhouette of the aircraft’s outline.
