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Old 3rd April 2026 | 09:33
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​​​​​​​Bomber Mission 52 - BUFFs go it alone #FreeIran!

--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

Yesterday's (2nd April 2026) only bomber mission from RAF Fairford (EGVA) was a pair of B-52H "Stratofortress" bombers carrying stand-off cruise missiles underwing. Initially both due to depart at 1400Z, one airframe had to abort takeoff and use it's chute, resulting in a delay of 30 minutes before another bomber took it's place on the mission.

Contrary to some reporting, these bombers DID fly through France on their way to Iran.

Mission aircraft:

Mission LII
B-52H "CASS25" 60-0023 #AE587C "Bomber Barons"
B-52H "?" 60-0060 #AE5895 "Iron Butterfly" (Aborted)
B-52H "CASS26" 60-0012 #AE5875 "Heavy Hauler"

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