RAF Fairford B52 pics - 30 August 2016

[yorky22]

Just managed to catch todays arrival..at 12.45 right on time the eagerly awaited B52  60-0038 / BD from Czech Rep for Excercise Ample Strike

After a few circuits we were treated to a low pass..or missed approach













and then the approach to land...as the Mrs said..with a few wobbles !









just the B-1Bs to come...probably after we've left for home...cheers......John C

[andypspotter]

Great shots, once more.

Given that the B-52 is a 'goodie' for me, and I still need a few B-1s, a trip may be in order.

[yorky22]

Thanks again Andy

If you are thinking of travelling down it may be worth knowing that the B52 is parked at the Marston Meysey end but is "over the hill" and only the tail is visible from the crash gate

According to the super "fighter control" 2 B-1s are due Sat which means I shan't see them, and one is reported to be 85-0089

Hope that helps

Cheers...john C

[andypspotter]

John

Cheers for the additional info. Sadly, I've seen B-1 before, but there's hope for the other one I guess.

Regards

Andy

[andypspotter]

B-1s 85-0089 and 86-0127 joined the B-52 on Saturday morning (3/9)

[yorky22]

The B52 and B-1B 85-0089 departed this morning to Ample strike at 9.57 and 10.00 a.m. Due back later

[andypspotter]

All three were still present on Monday 12/9

I understand the deployment is due to come to an end on Friday 16/9