DRW has two B52s tonight!

[markis10]

Apparently a B52 touched down in DRW tonight, temporarily joining the more permanent resident sister in DRW, would make an impressive sight! At least 47 years old, and some of the 90 remaining will be in service to 2040 - yikes! Makes the QF 767s and 744s look like spring chickens.

 

[straitman]

Apparently a B52 touched down in DRW tonight, temporarily joining the more permanent resident sister in DRW, would make an impressive sight!

They are impressive though not as big as one would imagine when parked next to a B747 or similar.

 

[markis10]

They are impressive though not as big as one would imagine when parked next to a B747 or similar.

No need for ETOPS By contrast I wonder how many people realise how big a pig is?

 

[straitman]

No need for ETOPS By contrast I wonder how many people realise how big a pig is?

Very few.

Reminds me of the classic story when an F16 pilot was told by ATC to slow down its approach as there was a B52 ahead with an engine out.

The F16 pilot responded with 'Ah the old dreaded 7 engine approach'

 

[samh004]

Would be cool to see some photos, no doubt someone will post some to Airliners or one of the other websites.

 

[docjames]

Very few.

Reminds me of the classic story when an F16 pilot was told by ATC to slow down its approach as there was a B52 ahead with an engine out.

The F16 pilot responded with 'Ah the old dreaded 7 engine approach'

Nice!


I think with the BUFF it's more the noise than anything. I cant imagine how loud it would have been onsite with cold war drills with huge formations taking off within minutes

(wanders off to youtube to look for video......)

 

[markis10]

The Buff finally got the attention of the press last night, interestingly the story has been pulled, must be a big secret LOL

News | Territory News | Northern Territory News | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ntnews.com.au

Its back again apparently, along with a KC130T, a couple of KC135s and half of the SDF.

 

[markis10]

Might have to change the subject, another buff joined in the party landing at 5.30 tonight, hope they stay a while!

 

[samh004]

Might have to change the subject, another buff joined in the party landing at 5.30 tonight, hope they stay a while!

Seems they’re in town for Exercise Hamel, in TSV funnily enough. Looks like it happened yesterday.

B52 drops in to Top End | Northern Territory News | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia | ntnews.com.au

 

[ozbeachbabe]

The B52 was still over on the RAAF side of DRW Airport this arvo and was visible from the passenger terminal.