Smokey B-52 bombers launch from UK on a deployment to Europe

Watch the take off and landing of two B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford in England. A large vapour cloud is created by the 60 year old engines as the bombers accelerate.

Four Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived in Europe at the beginning of November for Bomber Task Force 25-1. A deployment of bombers that sees them fly with NATO partners across the European theatre, during exercises and global power missions. Read more: https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Press-R...

All four B-52s are with the 2nd Bomb Wing, Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale Air Force Base. They have deployed to RAF Fairford, a dedicated heavy bombers base for the US Air Force in Europe.

The B-52 Stratofortress has been in service with the US Air Force since 1952. The latest variant, the B-52H, went into military service in 1961 and are still flying with the original eight TF-33 engines of the day. The type is expected to still be flying in 2050, as the B-52J, after receiving new engines and work to update the aircraft for the 21st century.

See a playlist of videos from Bomber Task Force deployments to Europe here:    • American bombers in Europe  

Recorded: November 13th, 2024
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