6 x B52 nuclear-capable bombers arrive USAF Fairford (Oxon/Glos.border) Saturday 22nd August 2020

Posted: 24th August 2020

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24 Aug 2020

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Departures

Departed 04:3* 03-3116 C17A RCH979 United States A.F.

Arrivals

NONE

VISITORS – USAF
60-0005 B52H 23rdBS “Warbirds”

60-0007 B52H 23rdBS “Guardians of the upper realm”

60-0029 B52H 23rdBS “Warriors beyond the horizon”

60-0044 B52H 23rdBS “Excalibur”

60-0056 B52H 23rdBS “Black Widow”

61-0034 B52H 23rdBS “Checkmate”

68-10337 U2S 9thRW with span pod
80-1083 U2S 9thRW

2 x Cargo / support planes arrived today.

Latest on deployment Saturday 22nd August 2020 of 6 x B52 bombers to USAF Fairford, Glos./Oxon border -

So far all info. is that it is a long-planned exercise over Africa and Europe, but there are also reports of ‘surprise deployment’ –

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/b52-bomber-task-force-latest-4448675

Video of B52s returning to Fairford - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwvLPU4Aqw

https://twitter.com/rafffdspotters?lang=en

https://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2020/08/usaf-b52-bomber-europe.html

https://ukaviation.news/us-bombers-arrive-in-gloucestershire/