F106A Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Okay, I'll start this one off with the BUFF on display at the former K.I. Sawyer AFB, MI. I never realized how 'busy' the tail of a 'D' was until I looked at this pic. Taken in September 2006 during the 'Sawyer Six' dedication. (Sorry about the grainy pics but all I had that day was some 800 speed film.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 (edited) On display at Grand Forks AFB, ND. September, 2007 And some close-ups in the gear... Edited November 11, 2007 by Mark O. Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie M. Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Here are some of my older photos of the Mighty Buff. Eddie This came from Pima, Az. All of the rest were taken while I was stationed on the Midway and Ranger. The Buff can always find you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie M. Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 These two were taken when a Buff did some fly bys of the Ranger while we were in the Gulf. He flew an approach and I took these from the center line of the landing area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 U-Tapao 1971 Ellsworth AFB 1971 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Here are a few of mine. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Spruemeister Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Couple a retreads from my 1969 Travis Open House thread in the old Real Aviation forum: and one from Edwards 1954 Rick L. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Ok, about time we get to a man's airplane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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F106A Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Andersen AFB, Guam - December 2004.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 I especially like seeing the rear gun on Mark's B-52 pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Great pics everyone! Thanks for sharing! I don't know why, but something makes the pic below the coolest of the thread. Must be the lighting which gives it that cool atmosphere. The overcast and the low, somewhat weak sun glinting off the nose and engine nacelles. The stance of the aircraft. I can't quite put my finger on it - just "wow". Ellsworth AFB 1971 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 The only thing missing from this thread is the sound. Amazing pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SimFixer Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Anyone know why some models have a blended wing-body join and others don't? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schurem Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Anyone know why some models have a blended wing-body join and others don't? I believe this was done to make it easy to distinguish cruise missile carriers from regular bombers on satelite imagery. This was done in accordance with the SALT arms reduction treaty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tran Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 As per "research": Any closeups of the D/F model's external fuel tanks would be of great use and highly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) As per "research":Any closeups of the D/F model's external fuel tanks would be of great use and highly appreciated. Thanks! I have started a Buff page that contains some details and I intend to add to it when I have the opportunity. Unfortunately work tends to interfer with those plans. Buffs In the meantime... If you need larger versions of those shots, just email me. Edited November 12, 2007 by jinxx1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dthank Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for posting, fellas. Brings back memories of deafening sound, smells of fuel and grease and frigid nights on the flightline..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Try these: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cloggy Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 This is the B52 pic of which I am most proud. It's a 'G' taken from the end of the runway at RAF Mildenhall on the departures day following the 1993 Air Fete. The port outrigger wheel didn't retract and IIRC it dropped into Fairford to get it sorted out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 here's a few more, U-tapao 1971/72: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikar Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The wash rack: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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