Weird California sighting

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: nelloh62

One of the B-1s IFEd into Fairford the other day. No word on what the emergency was, but he was met by ARFF on the runway.

I noticed that in the news. Any idea how long they are here for ? Might give me a chance to nip down for the day.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Will any other toys be joining them for the exercises at all do you know?

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: nelloh62

One of the B-1s IFEd into Fairford the other day. No word on what the emergency was, but he was met by ARFF on the runway.

Well, we know it couldn't have been a fire, 'cos the bloody rain here would put it out

a reply to: nelloh62

I hear hydrangeas love that sorta weather. Everybody loves hydrangeas right?

Would be cool if in the next D.U.D.E. episode he takes it upon himself to fry some poor womans hydrangeas with its AESA, cause, like... they were irritatingly encroaching a driveway or something. Much to the delight of her husband. Who was last seen jubilantly dancing in the street in joy at the spontaneous and inexplicable smitting of the bush. Thank you god neighbors reported hearing him exclaim. But the real reason being.... D.U.D.E hates hydrangeas.

a reply to: nelloh62

There was talk they might be there as long as RIATT. They're planning several weeks though. They're flying with Saber Strike and BALTOPS for now.

a reply to: Woody510

Probably not. They're flying with a number of foreign militaries in places where things could be seen.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Ah well that's a shame!
I put a pic on the previous page for you Bass

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: nelloh62

There was talk they might be there as long as RIATT. They're planning several weeks though. They're flying with Saber Strike and BALTOPS for now.

Thanks Zaph. Off to bribe a family member now

originally posted by: nelloh62

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: nelloh62

There was talk they might be there as long as RIATT. They're planning several weeks though. They're flying with Saber Strike and BALTOPS for now.

Thanks Zaph. Off to bribe a family member now

Think I'll see if someone wants to take a road trip as well!!

Hmmmmm Fairford's not to far from me!! We've got some nice weather over the next few weeks, I might also consider a little trip.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

For everybody, I'm in Fresno.
It wasnt nearly as dark as it seems in the video, and although I could see it fine with the naked eye, it was hard to see on the LCD screen. The "where'd it go" was in reference to not being abler to frame the object.
It came from the west, to the south of me, and as it got nearly due south of me it turned south west and continued on till it was out of site.

here a second clip after i re aquired it

a reply to: Woody510

There was a great pic the other day that had all three bomber types together.

a reply to: Zaphod58

I'm desperate to get down to Duxford as they have a Sr71 and a U2 there on loan

Hey zaph out of the 3 bombers in that shot you have a personal favorite either due to nostalgia or experience working with.

Personally the Buff is the prettiest one of the three to me. That wingspan. ❤

a reply to: BASSPLYR

I never got to play with the B-2 much. Both the B-1 and B-52 have fun memories though. I think the BUFF ranks higher though. My father started his career on them so I grew up on B-52 stories.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Didnt you have to recieve a dozen of them on short notice at Hickam one time due to a storm in Guam. They had to relocate them to kep them safe or something. You guys had to hustle to get them on the apron in time for the next one to come in. One after the next non stop all night. I know you got a cool story about that or something.

a reply to: BASSPLYR

Fifteen with then telling us they were inbound a few hours before they arrived for a typhoon evacuation. Park one, head to the next spot. We got a break after every two because they only had two Base Ops vehicles that could talk them in.

oops double post

a reply to: Zaphod58

Was the 3rd triangular?

a reply to: antar

Only in the sense that many aircraft are.