Sam,
SAC was established in 1947. Bishop, if memory serves me correctly, had moved from Key West and went on to Europe and Brazil. I spent some time with Air/Sea Rescue boys out of Florida bases, flying in Sikorsky Double H-130s. Interesting design. The door was bolted open to accommodate the rescue boom so the downdraft from the rotors blew exhaust from the engines into the cabin. You got used to the smell after a time, but after-hours in the bars you smelled like a Kerosene stove, and no dice. I must say I never saw a B-52 there. I think they might have been further north where Aaron Time have spent time – unless I'm missing a joke of yours. (It's quite possible.)
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