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OldAgeandTreachery
7th Jun 2014, 15:53
Throughout today I have seen a C130, possibly a KC135,a P3 and within the last ten minutes a B52 all heading in the general direction of Lossiemouth. Anyone any ideas? In thirty years here I can't remember ever seeing a B52. Normally the local rag would carry any news of upcoming exercises but have seen nowt mentioned. Also didn't think that USAF generally flew at weekends.
ScrewballScramble
7th Jun 2014, 15:58
Exercise exercise exercise, sabre rattle rattle rattle.
(Min word count met).
INT ZKJ
7th Jun 2014, 16:17
Must have been a shock for Lossiemouth too - having to open on a Saturday!!
fin1012
7th Jun 2014, 16:39
Ah, was sat having a coke at Cotswold Outdoor this afternoon and watched 2 x B52 trundle off into the distance.....wondered where they were going
Boudreaux Bob
7th Jun 2014, 16:50
Eastbound towards the Stan perhaps looking to rain some iron down on a member of the newly returned Five?:ouch:
gamecock
7th Jun 2014, 17:58
Info on the B-52 from UKAR:
Currently working 278.6
CORE 11 & CORE 12 ( currently running as a pair using callsign 'CORE 11 FLIGHT' )
Edited to say : CORE 11 will be routing to France , CORE 12 routing to Reporting Point DIKAS
CORE 12 was working 135.15 , now been given 252.875
Just been giving it's flightplan routing : SWB-VYL-MAC-KSS-LUK-LEE-MAM-DTY-FFA ( Grand tour of the UK.....up to Machrahanish & back )
Cows getting bigger
7th Jun 2014, 18:22
"Dear Alex, we understand you think you have the right to independence...."
NutLoose
7th Jun 2014, 18:27
Yup, Scottish Nationalism shock and awe policy :p
smujsmith
7th Jun 2014, 19:08
Here in Pig atop the Hill we have been treated to a low level pass by a Canberra, Hunter formation (Blue note was glorious), a very low Spitfire, and we also got the B 52s, I suspect returning to Fairford. To all concerned, thanks for the pleasure of your company, please call more frequently.
Smudge:ok:
4Greens
7th Jun 2014, 19:45
If the US take over Lossiemouth they may be persuaded to hand it back to the RN.
glad rag
7th Jun 2014, 22:30
rolleyes. Don't you lot actually read what peeps tell you? like 4 months ago???
:ugh:
smujsmith
7th Jun 2014, 23:04
Sorry glad rag, perhaps you could "cross refer" us to the heads up you mention. As someone who only posted to reflect some nice, unusual air activity I think your input a little cynical. Was there really a post four months ago foretelling a Canberra and Hunter over my house today ? Or are you referring to a pre planned USAF exercise, explaining the B52. Even then, what's the problem ?
Smudge
TheWizard
8th Jun 2014, 08:58
*Watch out for the 2x B2s inbound early this afternoon to Fairford!*
You ain't seen me, right.....
snippy
8th Jun 2014, 14:40
Fantastic view of the B2's as they flew over the Thames near Fairford an hour ago. As somebody said to us " they look like something you would see in a Batman movie"......
OldAgeandTreachery,
Images and details at following links.
6/8/2014 - ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England -- Two B-2 Spirit flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations June 8 to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.
http://www.afgsc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123413710&source=GovD
6/3/2014 - OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Three B-52 Stratofortresses flew to the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) area of operations today to train and integrate with U.S. and allied military forces in the region.
http://www.afgsc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123413215
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smujsmith
9th Jun 2014, 20:30
Great treat of a B2, right over my chimney about 5 minutes ago. Having been devoid of real aircraft (Alberts) for a while, thanks to the USAF for providing some "entertainment".
Smudge:ok: