USAF's 61-018

A B-52H from the 23rd Bomber Squadron "Bomber Barons" had to abort take off on Runway 8R today.  It's seen above on Taxiway RA, leaning on it's starboard outrigger wheel.  61-018 (c/n 464445), flying as "Icer31", had to taxi back to HIK along RA then RB.  This was one of two B-52Hs in the flight.  "Icer32" turned around on a taxiway, and returned to HIK.  Departing traffic was re-routed to Runway 8L while "Icer31" taxied on RB to HIK.

The 23rd BS, based at Minot AFB, Minot, ND, is part of the 5th Bomber Wing.

USAF B-52's

Late Monday morning (28 SEPT 2009) two USAF B-52H Stratofortress aircraft touched down on 8R at PHNL. The "Memphis Belle IV" 60-0001 (cn 464366) and also B-52H 60-0004 (464431) both out of Barksdale AFB, LA.


Sorry for the poor quality of pictures as it was an unexpected treat and all I had was my cell phone on me!

B-52H Down

Various news sources are reporting that a USAF B-52H Stratofortress has gone down about 30 miles off of Guam. The BUFF was based out of Barksdale, Louisiana, and was TDY to Andersen in Guam. Presumably, all six crewmembers aboard are lost. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the warriors who are now on eternal patrol ...