B52 IFE Mildenhall (MORE PHOTOS ADDED)

[slogen51]

Brilliant set of pics

The hoses on the engine must be a once in a life time catch

[3Greens]

As Keith has said lets all be pleased that the crew are down safe, all is good and a big salute - think there are too many 'what ifs' / 'why nots' over on the other section insinuating the USAF did not know what they were doing. Handled well for an unexpected issue and all are safe

One thing I can say is the fire crews were all over it in seconds....I'm extremely impressed with their professionalism. Hats off to them.
Dave.

Hi Dave, from the 'memorable' visit that Darren and our group had into the Fire Dept. a couple of years back I have some pics of their fire attack strategy with aircraft silhouettes on a white board.Very effective and professional. Great guys ... and after seeing their gym, tough lads too !

[XWP29]

Absolutely fantastic Dave excellent photos. And some

[Seahawk 11]

Just great, many thanks for sharing them with us,

Rob

[Dave934]

Thanks again everyone for the comments.
Here are some more photos from the day, I've decided to blank out a couple of the faces because I doubt they would want them on the net, I hope members don't mind.
I've always wanted a photo with the chute, so really happy to get this.
IMG_3011a by Dave Allen, on Flickr
IMG_3037n by Dave Allen, on Flickr
5th one off...who said chivery (spell?) is dead lol
IMG_3042n by Dave Allen, on Flickr
Last one off...I'm guessing it's the pilot?
IMG_3062n by Dave Allen, on Flickr
And , job done !
IMG_3090n by Dave Allen, on Flickr
Thanks again everyone for looking, and the comments, and to Bollo for making the call !!!
Dave.

[Punkrunner62]

Another fine addition Dave, thanks.
Cheers.

[Pune]

Great set, thanks for sharing...

[BOLLO]

Love the second set of shots Dave,well done mate .

[Seacat192]

Nice additions

I got to see the FD in action at Mildenhall last year, when a U.S. Navy C-130 came in with an engine shutdown. Not so dramatic as this IFE, but the skill of the Firefighters was clear to see.

[Madhatter492]

Great shots, and Bollo is the man.

[Nighthawke]

Good set Dave and nicely posted with fact and sincerity without any sensationalism.

[Doughnut]

Eight crew on board. I know the BUFF is roomy but what is the seating arrangement for this number of people ? Assume it was a second crew due to the proposed long range mission with a change over mid flight.

[f106dart]

Great shots keep it up

[paddyboy]

Great add-ons, Dave

Our Reapers tour of the FD was awesome, and the kit the have to puncture a fuselage and put out a fire within in unbelieveable

Top,professional, guys

Thanks again for posting

Paddyboy

[XWP29]

Great add ons Dave, I didn’t pick the best week to be out of town. That chute shot is great. MH post of the year contender in my humble opinion.

[Pune]

Superb post, thanks for sharing, really unusual incident caught well, right time and place, great stuff..

[KevinJ]

Eight crew on board. I know the BUFF is roomy but what is the seating arrangement for this number of people ? Assume it was a second crew due to the proposed long range mission with a change over mid flight.

There are 6 ejection seats plus a fold down seat just behind the pilots, so 7 altogether, plus two bunks. There might be another fold down seat down below where the two NAV positions are but I'm not certain?

[reaperops]

Nice one Dave...Those images tell the story well and glad everyone stayed safe.

Gary