| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 57-6492 |
| Alternate Serial: | 76492 |
| Military Code: | K |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing B-52 Stratofortress (464) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing B-52G Stratofortress |
| C/n (msn): | 464197 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 379 BW |
| Aircraft Name: | Old Crow Express |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Boscombe DownMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGDM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Air Tournament International 1992 |
| Photo Date: | 13 June 1992 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 506809 |
| Photo Comment |
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The 379th Bombardment Wing was based at Wurtsmith AFB (MI). Buffs from the squadron were flown on missions against Iraq (1990-1991) and staged out of Prince Abdullah AB in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). These planes were part of the 1708th Bombardment Wing (Provisional), a provisional wing formed from B-52s out of Barksdale, Castle, Wurtsmith, and others. The planes arrived at dawn on the first day of the air war. This plane flew 14 missions out of Jeddah. During the Gulf War, 379th Bomb Wing aircraft carried the "Triangle K". This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 October 2022, and has since been viewed 511 times. |