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Screaming B-52 bombers make a sharp landing after mission from UK to Middle East

Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers launch from RAF Fairford with ordnance under their wings for missions in the Middle East. They return to England, performing multiple passes overhead and then both making very tight landings. Playlist of aircraft spotted during Operation Epic Fury: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnAhJyL1opj4xSgatzKv83-QdCfMOh4KY RAF Fairford is a bomber airfield operated by the US Air Force in Europe. It is owned by the UK government but leased to the US government for their operations. Permission was given for the base to be used by a forward deployment of bombers on Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East. There are at least 23 bombers now deployed to the United Kingdom. The B-52 Stratofortresses ('BUFF') are from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) in Louisiana, and the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB in North Dakota. While the Rockwell B-1B Lancers ('BONE') are operated by the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota, and the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess AFB in Texas. The B-52A Stratofortress first entered production in 1952, with the latest variant being the B-52H complete in 1962. The B-52 is being fitted with new Rolls Royce engines, and is set to still be in service as the B-52J by the 2050s. Production of the B-1A began in 1973 with the program being cancelled a short time later. The program was then restarted in the 1980s with the B-1B entering production in 1983, and operational capability in 1986. Recorded: March 19th - 20th 2026 --------------------------------------------------- Join this channel to show support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVojUJxFWdMNFKtIp5417Qw/join Outroduction Music: Watch it Glow - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/fQ8MwJ8Ptw8 --------------------------------------------------- Ⓒ CobraEmergency