Late afternoon of 26 Sept. 2011, a large plane flew east-west over my (northeast) Northants garden, sky was only broken cloud and limited views were gained.
I thought this was a B52, but my research suggests a K135 – I am sure it had a forked tail plane, with some fusalage belly projection and the engines did not look upon reflection twin style as the B52 has.
I am no expert on these matters! Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
By: The Blue Max - 6th October 2011 at 20:48
It was indeed a B52:D A C130 followed it going the same way not long after!
By: Sywell Spotter - 3rd October 2011 at 08:52
Certainly B52. Met a guy at the local aerodrome who took a photo.
Thanks for help – forum info noted.
By: TonyT - 1st October 2011 at 01:00
B52 according to post 155
see
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=111122&page=6
Pm him and ask him 🙂
By: J Boyle - 30th September 2011 at 21:15
It’s more likely a 135 than a B-52 since 135s routinely operate out of Mildenhall.
I don’t think you’ll get a specific ID unless there was a spotter watching takeoffs, even then, there is no guarentee that’s the plane you saw.
PS: this really belongs in the Modern Military Forum.
The General Aviation is for “general aviation”…i.e. light aircraft and business flying. 🙂
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September 30, 2011 at 7:52 pm