FlightFollowerVintage Military Aviation Recordings | 1980s B-52, Tornado & F-111 Departures
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This is a collection of historic military aviation audio, originally shared online many years ago. The first section features B-52G Stratofortresses on exercise at RAF Fairford, departing on missions over two days. From around the eight-minute mark, you’ll hear German Air Force Tornadoes during a deployment at Upper Heyford, with about eight aircraft taking part.
Timeline
This is a collection of historic military aviation audio, originally shared online many years ago.
1.
Development of the situation
The first section features B-52G Stratofortresses on exercise at RAF Fairford, departing on missions over two days.
2.
Response or continuation
From around the eight-minute mark, you’ll hear German Air Force Tornadoes during a deployment at Upper Heyford, with about eight aircraft taking part.
3.
Resolution or outcome described in the account
The final section includes F-111s and EF-111s from Upper Heyford departing on their own missions.
4.
Accident Facts
- Aircraft
- B-52
- Category
- Military
- Reconstruction
- 20:50
The final section includes F-111s and EF-111s from Upper Heyford departing on their own missions. These were recorded over forty years ago, and we thought aviation enthusiasts might appreciate revisiting them.
Audio from the original air traffic control recording, sourced from public recordings and released investigation records. The reconstruction, animation and written account are our own.
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