B52 over East Nortants

[LotusOmega375D]

Just spotted one heading West at a fairly low altitude. Was it perhaps at Mildenhall?

[missdiane]

I heard something very noisy/low going over fairly central Northampton about 4.20 ish, same time or are you talking 'just now'

[El Capitano]

Apparently just landed at Fairford

[LotusOmega375D]

missdiane said:

I heard something very noisy/low going over fairly central Northampton about 4.20 ish, same time or are you talking 'just now'

Yes that would've been it.

[missdiane]

Cool! shame I was in a shop, would've been nice to see that

[mrloudly]

What's that up to then? Is it booked to display anywhere? Normally a sign of impending doom when they arrive ;-)

[LotusOmega375D]

Apparently returning from Sliac air show in Slovakia.

[clarkey]

There are various airshows planned over the next few weeks, and i believe more may be due to arrive.... I don't think any journeys to north africa or the middle east are planned....

[SVX]

It landed this afternoon at RAF Fairford where it is staging before heading to the aforementioned shows. Friend of mine was on the pan and saw it land.

[Slinky1989]

I remember when the B52s were stationed at Fairford for their bombing missions in Iraq. Living in swindon meant I got to see several fly over my house and once see 5 in formation. Totally awesome sight.

[tog]

Slinky1989 said:

I remember when the B52s were stationed at Fairford for their bombing missions in Iraq. Living in swindon meant I got to see several fly over my house and once see 5 in formation. Totally awesome sight.

More like shock and awe if you're on the receiving end.

Can anyone tell me if it took off this morning?

[TEKNOPUG]

Bombing run on Luton

[jonny142]

tog said:

Can anyone tell me if it took off this morning?

It Flew back to the States just after 13.00 mate

[dome]

Just been confirmed that a B-52 will be flying at Leuchars Airshow next weekend. Can't wait, have never seen one fly before.

[SVX]

dome said:

Just been confirmed that a B-52 will be flying at Leuchars Airshow next weekend. Can't wait, have never seen one fly before.

My overwhelming thought the first time I saw one take off, was that it wouldn't

[missdiane]

TEKNOPUG said:

Bombing run on Luton

You say that like its a good thing, what's wrong with where I was brought up?

[Zaxxon]

missdiane said:

TEKNOPUG said:

Bombing run on Luton

You say that like its a good thing, what's wrong with where I was brought up?

I think he meant Bury Park.

Ahhhh fk it, do the rest of Luton and Dunstable whilst your at it.