Exercise Saber Strike - Advanced Info/Discussion

[baz1]

so we have death 11/12 B52 airborn and B2s on the way using the same c/s strange one

[Mike]

so we have death 11/12 B52 airborn and B2s on the way using the same c/s strange one

No, the B-2s are "Death 11 & 12".

[baz1]

that's different to whats posted in OTT section

[buzzer]

so we have death 11/12 B52 airborn and B2s on the way using the same c/s strange one

No, the B-2s are "Death 11 & 12".

So how come death 11&12 just departed and returned to Fairford? ! viewtopic.php?f=8&t=98937

[baz1]

exactly my point!

[PhilW]

so we have death 11/12 B52 airborn and B2s on the way using the same c/s strange one

No, the B-2s are "Death 11 & 12".

So how come death 11&12 just departed and returned to Fairford? ! viewtopic.php?f=8&t=98937

As far as I know there haven't been any B52's in the air today.
Death 11 and 12 have come across from the US, routing up from Lands End is my understanding.

[GreenBat]

So how come death 11&12 just departed and returned to Fairford? ! viewtopic.php?f=8&t=98937

Have you actually read that thread?

[Mike]

So how come death 11&12 just departed and returned to Fairford? ! viewtopic.php?f=8&t=98937

Have you actually read that thread?

The 1st post in that thread said they were in the climb - they climbed slightly before coming off the ocean. Some people have read that thinking they were in the climb out of Fairford.

[buzzer]

So how come death 11&12 just departed and returned to Fairford? ! viewtopic.php?f=8&t=98937

Have you actually read that thread?

Yes.. but the very first post said Death 11&12 in the CLIMB on 278.600. So it would seem this was the B52 CLIMBING out of Fairford. ??! If someone had said before that no B52 had departed , it might have made things a little clearer! Oh well fun over for one day.

[baz1]

too true' just another manic sunday

[UKADGE]

Yes... !!!!! some of the reporting does miss the point somtimes.. clear and concise it it not... Great to get al the posts.. but they can be a bit criptic at times !!

[nick197]

Here's a video of one of the arrivals today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75729258@ ... hotostream

[wave scanner]

Here's a video of one of the arrivals today
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75729258@ ... hotostream

Nice One Nick

[sjnovis]

Great vid, I managed to get to lechlade and had them directly overhead, the go arrounds were a bonus.

[robiban]

Great video Nick, much appreciated!!!!

Rob

[Apache123]

Does anyone know how long the b2s are in for?

Regards

Apache123

[MRTT]

I spoke to the flight crew earlier- they will be flying every day this week but I don't know when they will leave.

[robiban]

Does anyone know where they shelter both B2's? As far as i know there is only 1 climatised shelter for a B2 at Fairford

Cheers, rob

[MikeB]

Does anyone know where they shelter both B2's? As far as i know there is only 1 climatised shelter for a B2 at Fairford

Cheers, rob

Northside (near the Firestation) there are two climate controlled hangars for the storage of the B-2's. You're probably referring to the Low Observability Maintenance hangar (like a big dome) which is south side.

Mike

[Thunder]

There's two side by side on the North side.