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By: 30th September 2011 at 21:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-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. :)
By: 1st October 2011 at 01:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 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: 3rd October 2011 at 08:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-Certainly B52. Met a guy at the local aerodrome who took a photo.
Thanks for help - forum info noted.
By: 6th October 2011 at 20:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-It was indeed a B52:D A C130 followed it going the same way not long after!
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By: Sywell Spotter - 30th September 2011 at 19:52
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.