B-52 Deployment info

[rh226]

Nothing up today? Some very loud bombers up over West Wiltshire this evening for the past 45 minutes so far (17.45 - 18.30). Certainly nothing British or civilian.

Two Tornados. "PRMUS01" ZA472 [43C1C9] and "MONSTR4" ZA459 [43C1D4] playing over SPTA.

[Spitfire88]

The first lots of personal are leaving early Saturday morning with the rest leaving next week, so it looks like the buffs will be leaving soon.

[IMarsh]

Should we expect any transports e.g. C5 or C17 towards the end of the week in this case?

[Pune]

Should we expect any transports e.g. C5 or C17 towards the end of the week in this case?

I guess we should, someone 'in the know' is sure to post info'..

[Smoker63]

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[Bertie_Basset]

Not mentioned anywhere but 2 Buffs passed Yeovilton around 16:00 local heading north probably to Fairford, at around 5000 ft.

[rh226]

It was mentioned in the daily thread viewtopic.php?f=381&t=157660&start=20

[Bertie_Basset]

Thanks. Looked here and in OTT but missed the movements page.

[skywatch1]

Sounded like they were heading for home this morning, departed at 11:30 ...

[bizfreeq]

Er no they weren't, 3 went out, 3 came back! All 4 still there.

[Thunderbolt II]

Sorry to ask the obvious question, does anyone have an idea when they will depart? This weekend is my only chance to see this deployment. Many thanks in advance.

[Barry Davies]

I see the same question from others, but can anyone confirm if they are still there today Saturday 27/1 and if they are expected to be there tomorrow Sunday as that is also my only chance to get down for them.

Thanks
Barry

[bizfreeq]

Definitely there today so should still be there first thing tomorrow unless they leave under cover of darkness

[Barry Davies]

Thanks Mark

Looks like I will have to gamble tomorrow. Do any of our NOTAM experts know if the runway is operational tomorrow ?

Thanks

Barry

[bizfreeq]

Unlikely to see a notam until shortly before departure.

[graham luxton]

The last time bombers redeployed to the States on a weekend was on Sun 21 June'16 when 2 MT's departed Fairford for Minot. The 3rd a/c broke and followed the next day.

[DC7C59]

Think you mean 2015 Graham.I remember the following day well-when I arrived in the morning there were about 10? ground crew lined up on the left wing manhandling a 'barndoor' into position:the plane took off a couple? of hours later.

[graham luxton]

[quote="DC7C59"]Think you mean 2015 Graham.I remember the following day well-when I arrived in the morning there were about 10? ground crew lined up on the left wing manhandling a 'barndoor' into position:the plane took off a couple? of hours later.[/quote

Yes you're right DC7 - finger trouble, thanks.

[IMarsh]

I see there are on NOTAM's for today (yet) so I'm guessing the 4 are staying put for another day. Anyone out there have any intel as to when they are likely to leave?

[nitro999]

I see there are on NOTAM's for today (yet) so I'm guessing the 4 are staying put for another day. Anyone out there have any intel as to when they are likely to leave?

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