Fairford open 22/08/20

[Off Airways]

Thanks Graham
They must be in lockdown for a fortnight? I thought the deployment wasn't til September.

Not sure about the rules of lock down with them ... If they are "Confined" to base maybe that is seen as acceptable?

The Blue Angels C-130J crew went into lockdown at Mildenhall and I'm led to believe the up coming USMC deployment will preceed with a lockdown period.

[R1nger]

60-0029 was until recently 69th BS, has it been checked? 60-0005 should carry name 'War Bird'

[graham luxton]

I live up north but have only missed the odd deployment or a suprise one that has diverted in and left quickly.I seem to need 60-0029 and I am interested to know when that last visited the UK...anyone able to help?
Thanks

As far as I'm aware 60-0029 has never visited the UK and this is it's first visit to fairford.

That's correct.

[nitro999]

60-0029 was until recently 69th BS, has it been checked? 60-0005 should carry name 'War Bird'

I noted the same but confirmed that 60-0029 is now showing MT markings. Eyeballed this morning at Fairford and took a photo which I just double checked!!

[R1nger]

69th BS is a Minot unit too so need to check fin colours

[nitro999]

69th BS is a Minot unit too so need to check fin colours

Red stripe on tail fin with “Barons” in yellow text

[thevulcan]

B-52Hs
60-0005/MT '5 BW' "War Birds"
60-0007/MT "Guardians of the upper realm"
60-0029/MT
60-0044/MT
60-0056/MT "Black Widow"
61-0034/MT "Checkmate"

That's the nose arts I think the aircraft should be wearing

[roughcutter]

Any idea how long they're here for?

[R1nger]

69th BS is a Minot unit too so need to check fin colours

Red stripe on tail fin with “Barons” in yellow text

Thanks Nitro that confirms 23rd BS. Now we just need the nose art on the missing two.

[Skymaster]

Some pics departing Minot...

https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6324520/ ... r-training

[tornado17]

Any idea how long they're here for?

Read nitro999’s entry on page 2 of this thread, about 6th entry from the bottom

[roughcutter]

So how long is a "long planned training mission" then?

[davem]

I read it as "long-planned" ie they didn't just decide to do it overnight...

[thevulcan]

60-0005/MT '5 BW' "War Birds"
60-0007/MT "Guardians of the upper realm"
60-0029/MT “Warriors Beyond the Horizon”
60-0044/MT “Excalibur”
60-0056/MT "Black Widow"
61-0034/MT "Checkmate"
Updated list thanks for the help all.

[slogen51]

Thanks for the phone call from eagle driver and the reports and serials on here

Just 'made' 60-0029 - long drive for one but worth it in case they disappear although it sounds like they are staying according to reports on FC

From a car I think 0029 is best viewed from the lane opposite on the north side near the 27 departure end

Spotted cow at Marston Meysey has proper job on tap - result

[thevulcan]

Are they parked on the normal loop?

[nitro999]

Are they parked on the normal loop?

Yes South West corner

[CHILL51]

NOUN 01 heading back to Fairford working 270.05

[SamP]

Cleared to FL400 direct Shawbury, request ILS for 27 Noun 01

[tipomark]

Eta for touch down?