The USAF publishes the images of the deployment of four B-52 bombers in Spain

@DefAviation ES 3·11·2023 · 23:31 0

A few days ago, four Boeing B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived at the Morón Air Base, in Spain, on a deployment across Europe..

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The first two planes arrived in Spain on February 24 from Minot AFB, in North Dakota, and the other two arrived two days later, according to Defensa.com. The United States Air Force (USAF) today released several series of photos from this visit.

The four aircraft belong to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, 5th Bomb Wing, based at Minot AFB, and the photos show the serial numbers of two: 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" (cn 464391) and 60-0034 "Wise Guy" (cn 464399), both built in 1960. In addition, there are photos of the B-52H "Black Widow" 60-0056 (cn 464399). These bombers have used Morón as a base for their flights through several European countries, for this reason there are photos of takeoffs and landings of several days. You can see some of those photos below.

A member of the USAF 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit directs one of the B-52Hs toward the parking deck at the Morón Air Base on March 1.

A ground crew member from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron directs a B-52H onto the apron at Morón Air Base after returning from a mission on March 1.

USAF maintenance personnel inspecting the engines of one of the B-52Hs in Morón on March 1.

One of the B-52Hs taking off in Morón on March 1.

B-52H 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" taking off in Morón on March 1.

B-52H "Black Widow" 60-0056 preparing to take off at Morón on March 1.

Fuel supply technicians from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron training personnel from the USAF Air Port in Morón in fuel supply processes, on March 2, together with B-52H 60-0034 "Wise Guy".

One of the B-52Hs taking off in Morón on March 3.

The crew of one of the B-52Hs next to their plane, before takeoff in Morón on March 3.

B-52H 60-0034 "Wise Guy" taking off in Morón on March 3.

Another image of the takeoff of the B-52H 60-0034 "Wise Guy" in Morón on March 3, with the classic smoke trails that this plane gives off.

Ground personnel from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducting pre-flight procedures in Morón on March 3.

B-52H 60-0034 "Wise Guy" taking off in Morón on March 3.

The weapons systems officer of one of the B-52Hs next to the access hatch to the cockpit of a B-52H in Morón on March 6.

B-52H 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" preparing to take off in Morón on March 6.

Another image of the "Dakota Avenger" before taking off in Morón on March 6. The logo on this plane is a tribute to the 5th Maintenance Group, which maintains the planes of the 5th Bomb Wing.

B-52H 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" preparing to take off in Morón on March 6.

A B-52 weapons systems officer with two USAF ground personnel during an inspection of the engines of a B-52H in Morón on March 7.

A crew chief from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron inspecting one of the engines of B-52H 60-0034 "Wise Guy" in Morón on March 7.

Another image of the inspection of the engines. The B-52Hs carry eight Pratt & Whitney TF33 turbofan engines.

Members of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron doing a pre-flight inspection of one of the B-52Hs in Morón on March 8.

Lt. Col. Ryan Loucks, commander of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, examining a B-52H engine in Morón on March 8.

Personnel from the USAF 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit connect a Dash-95 external air source to the engine of a B-52H in Morón on March 8.

Two crew members of a B-52H preparing for a pre-flight inspection in Morón on March 8.

A USAF oil and lubricants officer refueling B-52H 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" in Morón on March 8.

A member of the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit doing pre-flight checks on a B-52H in Morón on March 8.

B-52H 60-0026 "Dakota Avenger" taking off in Morón on March 8.

A B-52H taking off in Morón on March 9.

USAF personnel doing a pre-flight inspection of a B-52H in Morón on March 9.

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Photos: U.S. Air Force.