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mahatmakanejeeves

(69,704 posts) Fri Mar 27, 2026, 01:05 AM 13 hrs ago

More Bombers Arrive at RAF Fairford

https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/mid-atlantic-and-beyond-milair-2026.495977/post-4276853

The 6 B52 currently at Fairford are

60-0007
60-0012
60-0023
60-0060
61-0001
61-0035

They are all out of Minot.

https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/mid-atlantic-and-beyond-milair-2026.495977/post-4276898

Here is the whole rundown of bombers from @DefenceGeek

Link to tweet

More Bombers Arrive to RAF Fairford #FreeIran‌
--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

A total of 3 additional B-1B "Lancer" bombers, operating as callsigns "PURSE33", "PURSE34" and "PURSE35" have arrived at RAF Fairford (EGVA) this afternoon, bringing the total US bomber fleet to 21 aircraft.

New arrivals:
B-1B "PURSE33" 85-0060 #AE6BD1 "Dakota Posse"
B-1B "PURSE34" 86-0134 #AE6C05 "Thunderbird"
B-1B "PURSE35" 85-0069 #AE6BD0 "Avenger"

This means there are now:
B-52H "Stratofortress" - 6
B-1B "Lancer" - 15

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More Bombers Arrive at RAF Fairford (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 13 hrs ago OP

I hope there aren't repercussions for allowing this Deuxcents 13 hrs ago #1

Understood. Everything here is public information. mahatmakanejeeves 12 hrs ago #2

one suspects this is all for public show in the PR wars msongs 12 hrs ago #3

They take off with missiles and bombs and return emptyhanded. It's more than PR. mahatmakanejeeves 12 hrs ago #4

Deuxcents

(26,832 posts)

1. I hope there aren't repercussions for allowing this

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 01:11 AM

13 hrs ago

mahatmakanejeeves

(69,704 posts)

2. Understood. Everything here is public information.

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #1)

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 01:31 AM

12 hrs ago

It's on Twitter or foruns. Fairford's planespotters post YouTube videos daily, and they are up close and personal.

If EarlG says "ixnay on the movements and rosters, please," will do.

I'm not into it for the war porn. I don't think many people are. We are the ones, though, who will have to deal with the consequences. The people at the top cleaning up on the insider trading will walk away scot-free.

Remember to thank them for not splashing mud on you as they speed past in their armored limos.

And good early morning.

msongs

(73,718 posts)

3. one suspects this is all for public show in the PR wars

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 01:36 AM

12 hrs ago

mahatmakanejeeves

(69,704 posts)

4. They take off with missiles and bombs and return emptyhanded. It's more than PR.