Possible Deployment

[sschofield]

I'm hoping there is a chance we might get tail number 029 with the special test and evaluation scheme from Barksdale.

61-0028 (not 029) belongs to the 49th TES and is "OT" coded rather than "LA" or "BD", so the chances of it deploying are effectively zero. Which is a HUGE shame because it looks absolutely fantastic in the photos!

[Ollie]

I'm hoping there is a chance we might get tail number 029 with the special test and evaluation scheme from Barksdale.

61-0028 (not 029) belongs to the 49th TES and is "OT" coded rather than "LA" or "BD", so the chances of it deploying are effectively zero. Which is a HUGE shame because it looks absolutely fantastic in the photos!

It would make for some interesting photos and press stories if it came! 'Russia baffled after intercepting day-glo orange B-52 over the Baltic Region!'

[Arran J]

Cant wait, shame its not the B1s but at least the b52s are easier to track ha

Being 25 minutes from fairford, we feel quite lucky!

[Three Geese]

Did anyone hear how many pax were on board the 747 that arrived from Barksdale yesterday.
Many Thanks For Any Information.

[luxto]

Did anyone hear how many pax were on board the 747 that arrived from Barksdale yesterday.
Many Thanks For Any Information.

May have had a few personnel assigned to oversee the cargo but basically it wasn't a pax flight.

[Philwinward]

I'm hoping there is a chance we might get tail number 029 with the special test and evaluation scheme from Barksdale.

61-0028 (not 029) belongs to the 49th TES and is "OT" coded rather than "LA" or "BD", so the chances of it deploying are effectively zero. Which is a HUGE shame because it looks absolutely fantastic in the photos!

It would make for some interesting photos and press stories if it came! 'Russia baffled after intercepting day-glo orange B-52 over the Baltic Region!'

I agree, not the normal colour scheme for a deployment , but it would make a great addition for the static at RIAT ‘25.

[luxto]

61-0028 (not 029) belongs to the 49th TES and is "OT" coded rather than "LA" or "BD", so the chances of it deploying are effectively zero. Which is a HUGE shame because it looks absolutely fantastic in the photos!

It would make for some interesting photos and press stories if it came! 'Russia baffled after intercepting day-glo orange B-52 over the Baltic Region!'

I agree, not the normal colour scheme for a deployment , but it would make a great addition for the static at RIAT ‘25.

Looking back, 61-0028 is only known to have visited the UK twice and while it remains a test and evaluation airframe its likely to stay that way. Saw it at the RAF Bombing competition at Marham in June and July 1981, when it was one, of two, representing the 410th BW from K.I.Sawyer AFB. Its next appearance was at Fairford in June 1992 as part of a 92nd BW B-52H deployment from Fairchild AFB. Apart from those participating in the bombing competitions this was the first B-52H deployment to the UK.

[ZZZ]

61-0028 was also at Mildenhall Air Fete in 1997. I hope it was anyway- that’s where I have it logged!

[luxto]

61-0028 was also at Mildenhall Air Fete in 1997. I hope it was anyway- that’s where I have it logged!

You're right it was - LA red.

[thevulcan]

Do we know if 60-0008 still has 8th AF on the tail and the 8th AF nose art?

[Ollie]

It has a crest on the front section on the right side (I couldn't read it last night but I think it's an Eighth Air Force crest), it also had Lucky Lady IV nose art and 8AF/Mighty Eighth on the tail.

[Sparky 119]

Any history for 60-0008 over here, given that it was a big gap filler for me at least.

[luxto]

Any history for 60-0008 over here, given that it was a big gap filler for me at least.

Saw it at Upper Heyford in Oct 1964 and Marham in March 1967 - 19th BW Homestead both times.

[Sparky 119]

Any history for 60-0008 over here, given that it was a big gap filler for me at least.

Saw it at Upper Heyford in Oct 1964 and Marham in March 1967 - 19th BW Homestead both times.

And that would account for why I haven’t seen it before. Cheers

[adderman]

Hi all.
Always amazed at people's records for x or y visits in the past. So are there any of the active H models that haven't visited the UK?
Assuming someone has a B1/B2/B52 spreadsheet running.
600008 btw was at Nellis during last year's early Red Flag.

[shuck]

Hi all.
Always amazed at people's records for x or y visits in the past. So are there any of the active H models that haven't visited the UK?
Assuming someone has a B1/B2/B52 spreadsheet running.
600008 btw was at Nellis during last year's early Red Flag.

60-0050, 60-0055, 60-0061, 61-0035, 61-0038

[Arran J]

Could i please ask what bay numbers the 4 B52s are parked in?

Some bays are better than others for viewing purposes..

Many Thanks

[FC Rob]

60-0008 is on spot 50 back of the loop viewable from both Marston Meysey and Dunfield crash gate.

60-0024 spot 47 behind buildings when viewed from Marston Meysey lane.

61-0010 spot 51 loop next to 60-0008 viewable from Marston Meysey

61-0036 spot 54 opposite loop next to taxiway where the B1s have parked in the past.

[Stug298]

60-0008 is on spot 50 back of the loop viewable from both Marston Meysey and Clanfield crash gate.

60-0024 spot 47 behind buildings when viewed from Marston Meysey lane.

61-0010 spot 51 loop next to 60-0008 viewable from Marston Meysey

61-0036 spot 54 opposite loop next to taxiway where the B1s have parked in the past.

Thanks for the detailed info i shall head west tomorrow....cheers

[Arran J]

60-0008 is on spot 50 back of the loop viewable from both Marston Meysey and Clanfield crash gate.

60-0024 spot 47 behind buildings when viewed from Marston Meysey lane.

61-0010 spot 51 loop next to 60-0008 viewable from Marston Meysey

61-0036 spot 54 opposite loop next to taxiway where the B1s have parked in the past.

Thank you very much