B-52H collided with a flock of birds on its way, after which it returned to base

Caught on camera: The B-52H Stratofortress strategic bomber collided with a flock of birds on its way, after which it returned to base.

Air Force spokesperson Justin Oakes said Tuesday that a B-52H at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, hit a flock of birds in midair Nov. 3, prompting an investigation into how badly the plane — including its eight jet engines was affected.