U2 and B52 FAIRFORD 4K

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A stop at Fairford on my way to Lakenheath saw a B52 and U2 heading out. I waited a few hours to catch the B52 returning but the U2 stayed out until dark. Was looking forward to the return of the U2 as I’d like to post up a vid showing the reassembly of the jockey wheels on the wings. On the brighter side it is an excuse for another visit.
I should have a video ready soon of the USAF F16s from Aviano in Italy visiting Lakenheath.
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@donhuffty9905 3 года назад

I watched a U2 take off in 1963 at Barksdale AFB and the only time I have ever seen an aircraft go straight up until it disappeared. Absolutely take your breath away. Tks again for another great video

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks Don. It’s a pretty amazing plane

@Darknamja 3 года назад

They were even more impressive after upgrading to the GE F-118-101 engine from the old PW J57 and PW J75. I watched them take off on a daily basis for years while stationed in the ROK. My maintenance shop was adjacent to the taxiway and runway. 😎

@mhamma6560 3 года назад

That U2 is stuffed full with the most crazy intel gathering equipment. So many goodies in the nose and that dorsal pod, it's crazy what they pick up. They listen in on everything from walkie talkies, phones, intercept sat trans, etc.... It's a very potent weapon for having no armament. It's also an airborne network node for troops and aircraft -- it's like a flying cell tower for relaying ground comms. Most of the troops don't even realize they're present because they're so high up.

@topfelya 3 года назад

U2 take off is so impressive. I love that vertical climb !

@user-fk3bp3hi3w 3 года назад

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@celdo84 3 года назад

And it leaves its tyres behind.. 😅

@gcm747 3 года назад

It amazes me that two aircraft that first flew in the early to mid 50’s are still faithfully serving some 65 years on. And what is perhaps even more amazing is that the B-52 first flew just 49 years after the Wright brothers did.

@NikCan66 3 года назад

Brilliant footage yet again.

@leodikinis7390 3 года назад

WOW! Again thanks for the morning footage. Can't wait for the re-engined BUF.

@delten-eleven1910 3 года назад

Looks like the chase car driver had quick manoeuvring to avoid that incoming outrigger. 03:10

@fleetwarrior75 3 года назад

These two 50’s classics still going hard!

@puirYorick 3 года назад

3:05 The Dragon Lady kicks off her bedroom slippers before hopping into the upper bunk for some evening duties.

@kiloechocharlie1342 3 года назад

heh heh...

@georgekraus9357 3 года назад

She is dressed in a hot black Vicky outfit for 8 hours of bliss

@emileggimann3026 3 года назад

Those U2's are absolutely Amazing

@UkrainianSpotter 3 года назад

I thought the An-225 Mriya had a big trail of smoke on takeoff but the B52 took it to the next level.

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Phantoms like to leave a little trail too 💨💨💨

@rickbrown7067 3 года назад

The Slavic Spotter That’s nothing compared to a D model on water injection trying to take odd, talk about noise and black smoke!

@Darknamja 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips Not as much for the models that went smokeless. The F-4N (updated F-4Bs) with smokeless engines. The F-4S model resulted from the refurbishment of 265 F-4Js with J79-GE-17 smokeless engines of 17,900 lbf (79.379 kN). 👀

@telkirton 3 года назад

Thanks Dafydd for sharing..

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Tel 👍

@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 3 года назад

I live in Sacramento CA and 25 years mather airbase was a strategic base for the B-52'S as kids we would see them everyday fly right over the park we playing at it was awesome I so miss seeing them fly by--so thanks for sharing brings back a lot of memories...

@rosewhite--- 3 года назад

I always smile at U2 and B52 taking off and both designed over 60 years ago! Amazing design teams in those days.

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Agreed 🎓👍

@benfufu5587 3 года назад

these planes have the wingspan of sick

@eatcommies1375 3 года назад

AWESOME! U2 “we never forget who we’re working for”🇺🇸😉

@marthabrandy-phillips9595 3 года назад

amazing 👏🏼👏🏼

@davidbarrett1487 3 года назад

Modern engines could be fitted, but it’s the cost, an ace of a plane, iconic, a pleasure to see. 🇬🇧👍👍👍

@Maurice_Moss 3 года назад

I heard a rumour the might be putting Rolls Royce engines on it 🤔

@davidbarrett1487 3 года назад

Yes, outer engines only.. Dave.

@philt5782 3 года назад

As much as I'm always impressed by the B52 that U2 heading out was stunning. Thanks for sharing.

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Phil 👍

@vaniatoldo8432 3 года назад

U2 MAGNIFICENT ... 😍💗 Your footage is beautiful too 👌

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Its an amazing aircraft. Thanks for watching and always appreciate your comments 😎👍

@NikhilSingh-de5vj 3 года назад

Simply USA is master in making flying machines of different shape, sizes and utility.

@xplane0015 2 года назад

Good camera shots. I wanted to see U-2 in my total life.

@DafyddPhillips 2 года назад

Thank you. If you go to fairford then you may see one. There’s two there 👍

@danapeck5382 3 года назад

Very much appreciate your uploads

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks Dana. Appreciate you viewing 😎👍

@taofledermaus 3 года назад

More stunning imagery. I'm confused, are you visiting England? - I thought you were from the Calif. area.

@peterscandlyn 3 года назад

More stunning imagery is right! That U2 on the out and the B52 on the in especially - he was way off the centreline. Grateful for your work and fingers crossed you can one day pick up the U2 on return. Any excuse.....

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you both. I live in Wales but try and get out to CA when I can to Death Valley. Fingers crossed I will be able to return soon 🤞 The plan was to capture the U2 returning from half way down the runway where it stops and has the jockey wheel re attached. It’s a reason to come back 😎😁👍

@ritual301 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips Ha, not gonna lie, I was hoping to see the U2 landing in this video. Slightly odd, that one it is, in the way it takes off and lands. Definitely a good reason to come back on over😉 Cheers, and thank you!

@weirdsciencethe2nd205 3 года назад

Hi jeff

@CharlieGolfAviation 3 года назад

Very nice indeed

@DafyddPhillips 2 года назад

Thank you

@davidthomas9190 3 года назад

Magnificent 🙌🙌🙌🙌

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks David 👍

@davidthomas9190 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips you're very welcome

@javierstieben9465 3 года назад

Los 2 aviones militares más antiguos en servicio!. EXCELENTES IMÁGENES!. FELICITACIONES!.👏👏👏👏👍

@bastadimasta 3 года назад

Gigantic wings

@vimmeh 3 года назад

Such graceful machines, the B52's usually appear on 360Radar but the U2's can only be heard talking to Brize/Fairford radar.

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I tracked the B52 back from Germany here. I’m told the U2 have been known to have a transponder on when below a certain altitude. I’ve not seen them though

@owenevans83 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips every so often the u2s appear on adsb, depending on their transponder

@vimmeh 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips That's interesting to know about the U2 transponders, it makes sense as I guess they don't want to be seen at lower altitudes incase of some for of attack.I see the B52's turn them off on landing approaches, but also suddenly appearing on virtual radar out of nowhere as they are looping around Brize, could be a virtual radar glitch too. However you don't need radar to hear them within a few miles distance :)

@stuartdandybenchillboy 3 года назад

Nice comment but you should know that there are no apostrophes in the B52s and U2s.

@vimmeh 3 года назад

Stuart Dandy even for multiple aircraft?

@malcolmcossar6447 3 года назад

Great Catches! Always a Treat to see Two legends!👍👏

@planestrainswildlife 3 года назад

Excellent footage again Dafydd, I especially like how you managed to capture the star burst effect on the B52 landing lights👍👏 keep them coming, I can always make time in my day to watch your work 😁

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you Andy. Hope you like f16s?? Should have something up in a day or two ✈️🇺🇸👍

@planestrainswildlife 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips I certain do, I managed to get to the Mach Loop a couple of weeks back, not much went through but I loved it all the same, Cad east is great and I'm looking forward to getting back there again soon.👍

@1982MCI 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips bring on the 16’s!! I used to work on the 15’s & 16’s and I spent a couple hours in the back seat of a 15 when I was stationed at Eglin AFB and I don’t think there is anything that will be able to replace that flight as my most memorable moment of my life!! There’s just nothing that will ever be able to make you feel like your alive more than one of our Air Forces Jets can!!! Thank you for bringing us these video’s!! Stay safe out there

@DennisJohnsonDrummer 3 года назад

My dad was stationed t McCoy A.F.B. in Orlando,Florida (1972-74) and I would often see the U-2 taking off and flying over our house. (we lived on base).

@williamchen3236 3 года назад

That backing driving skill at 2:52

@AnastasisGarametsis 3 года назад

Superb!

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you

@chrismitchell4808 Год назад

I seen this at RIAT 2022, with UK armed response police, and The elite RAF Regiment guarding these air assets.

@DrRchannel71 3 года назад

wow, excellent post

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you 👍

@Jarek_73 3 года назад

Interesting video! No stills this time? Pity! On the other hand I wouldn´t know which moment turn into a photo either. The very end is a perfect dessert! 🍩😉

@dobermanpac1064 3 года назад

I haven’t seen this pair in awhile. Nice catch 🤠

@flaviusgaiusumbrusturcorim2569 3 года назад

Who is that handsome plane, o it's me

@symie8 3 года назад

Excellent. Wondered if you'd be heading to Fairfield. Who knows! You might catch the B52s flying trail in the Loop next 😜😉 Thanks for sharing again Sir.

@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950 3 года назад

Excelente video 👍

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you Ruben 👍

@Missed_Apex_GT 3 года назад

❤️

@rickdavis3593 3 года назад

Dragon Lady wearing her finest accessories.

@juliecasey5196 3 года назад

Awesome

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you

@MrMrDGK 3 года назад

Hey there little Dragon Lady 🥰

@mallyjoyplaneflighttv 3 года назад

Amazing footage mate 👍

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you 👍

@hammersandnails1458 3 года назад

When you need to chase a jet down the runway, get a Dodge, apparently.

@putingoaway1963 3 года назад

Интересное видео, с детства люблю самолёты и аэродромы. А левую стойку шасси U2 так починить не удалось? А B52 оказывается , та ещё " коптилка".

@spiritdancer1699 3 года назад

I didn't see a U2 but on Wednesday last week I did see 2 b52 take off, I was driving home from work in Swindon via Cricklade around 3.30/4 Pm

@kevincasady8992 3 года назад

You need to come over when the Air Force has Red Flag at Nellis AFB, if they are using B-52s it's quite the smoke show when they take off! They had three of them one year, you saw and heard the first one, could kinda see the second and the third you just heard it! The landing pattern is to the north over the racetrack and truck stop. Watched them do their thing many times when I drove a semi.

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I’ve spent some rime taking stills from gate 6. Not videod there yet !! 🇺🇸✈️🇺🇸✈️

@saintsi6997 3 года назад

Solid

@siberiantiger3917 3 года назад

What a weird looking updated U-2 at 1:50! It's the plane world's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.

@usmilitarytv1944 3 года назад

U-2 Dragon Lady 👍

@Horizon344 3 года назад

Amazing the USAF is still flying 1950's aeroplanes on active service. @2.03 - hanger need some new paint.

@jacobsgranddaughter 3 года назад

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️

@horror11 3 года назад

u2 is still in use after 60 years even though they tell us that millions of "satelites" are in space and can read even a sms on ur smartphone while u sit in a cafe.

@patallen5095 3 года назад

Thanks for this! Both absolute beauties!! Keeping the Ruskies on their toes!!

@Panycirco1970 3 года назад

Donde se pueden ver este tipo de aviones? Gracias

@Badger3299 3 года назад

Добре ... хорошее видео

@LCTRgames 3 года назад

U2 seems to keep it gear down a long time after take-off compared to 'normal' jet aircraft?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Unusual that 👍🎓

@user-ew4cn5we8g 3 года назад

good !

@spenced4537 3 года назад

✈️👀🇺🇸👊🏻

@Nrgodzilla 3 года назад

i live in bishops cleeve and the B52's come over quite often now, but they're never on flight radar!

@andybenn 3 года назад

Really. I watched a u2 fly over recently but I told you that already ✈️

@MachineHeadDissent 3 года назад

Love to be the chase car driver!!!...🤙😎🤘

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

To be a u2 car chase driver you have to be a u2 pilot. Great place to put a go pro ✈️👍

@MachineHeadDissent 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips That would be a great place for a GoPro for sure!!!...🤙😎🤘

@CycleGranCanarias 3 года назад

2 questions, what is the purpose of the chase car and how does it land with no wing wheels?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

The chase car is driven by a U2 pilot who guide the pilot in the plane. When it lands the wing tips titanium skids skim the runway until the plane stops. The chase car will then re attach the jockey wheels on the wings

@stkfc7440 3 года назад

that's one dirty bird

@TheBillo733 3 года назад

God bless America

@lubricantrc3244 3 года назад

👍

@Naduron0 3 года назад

wow a working U2 after so many years?

@Pembrey33 3 года назад

👍👏✔️

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thanks John 👍

@ball1stik766 3 года назад

What camera do you use for your still shots? Cheers from Texas!

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I use a canon 1dx2 and a 300mm f2.8 for the stills. I may use a 1.4 converter if needed Thanks

@billreal76 3 года назад

That was probably a LONG wait between takeoff and landing

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

It was Bill, about 5 hours. It was made longer by the wait for the U2 that didn’t turn up in daylight. I was in good company throughout the day which helped

@soi6cornerbar 3 года назад

if that has a jokey wheel on each wing that seems to drop off affter a certain speed/hiegt how does it land?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

It lands with just the centre wheels. The chase car will chase the plane down the runway until it comes to a standstill and attach the jockey wheels into the wings. The wing tips have titanium skids in order to protect the actual wings.

@soi6cornerbar 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips nice one thanks for that, amazing plane for sure

@zambimaru 3 года назад

I'm surprised they let you film the U2.

@triblues7065 3 года назад

U2 is still active up to this day?

@user-wb4wi7yz9s 3 года назад

USA💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼USA

@NatralSelection 3 года назад

2:58 - I like how the cop tried to keep up with him as long as possible, lol.

@Forensource 3 года назад

Not a cop, it is another US pilot giving him guidance on how the takeoff looks.

@KeyboardWarrior101st 3 года назад

What in the world is that additional housing on the top of the U-2? That wasn't on the old ones.

@hrvojegrgic5111 3 года назад

U2 still looks totally alien

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Agreed 👽👍

@eckhal2 3 года назад

💯👌🇺🇸

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Thank you sir 👍

@eckhal2 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips Brings back my USAF flight line years 66-70 avionics Tech. Was on an emergency air lift TDY Jan 28, 1967 from Dover AFB to Barksdale AFB, LA when TET Offensive started. Saw the 52s, KC137s, and U-2s there up close on the flight line. We were there from MAC on an around the clock airlift of Cobra Gunships and munitions thru March 1968.

@prateekpriyadarshy 3 года назад

could anyone tell me why the car is chasing the U2 ?

@Tyler.i.81 3 года назад

Is this aircraft a constant fixture at Fairford .

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I’m unsure if it’s constantly there but there are two of them here and have been for a year or so.

@sawneybean9584 3 года назад

what was that ontop of the U2?????

@TheEpiton 3 года назад

Do they operate paired?

@aaahtex902 3 года назад

**THOSE B52's SMOKE LIKE HELL!!!**

@user-ko3vg7fc7o 3 года назад

Easy to tell it aint no hybrid huh?

@Ian-hv1dc 3 года назад

Respect from the100th

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

🇺🇸👍

@staycxld 2 года назад

What the hell, the USAF still flies these?

@ATGG 3 года назад

What's the reason for/of a/the Chase Car?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Every take off and landing has a chase car to assist. The driver of the car has to be a U2 pilot also

@ATGG 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips Wow! Thanks for the info!

@jej3451 3 года назад

@@ATGG Probably to scream "Your wing is about to hit the ground!!!" to the pilot.

@Tomtom-ge9gb 3 года назад

Tolles Video. Wie lange bei der U-2 beim Start das Fahrwerk draussen bleibt.?? Grüße aus Deutschland

@davidflanagan1653 3 года назад

What the purpose of the chase car with the U-2?

@Tomteeejay 3 года назад

See following www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/news/a27570/air-force-tesla-u-2-spy-plane/ The U-2 is a difficult aircraft to take off and land hence the requirement for another U-2 pilot in the chase car. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hP7NVQ0vNL8.html

@davidflanagan1653 3 года назад

@@Tomteeejay That is very interesting to me , thanks for the information

@Tomteeejay 3 года назад

@@davidflanagan1653 No problem. Thanks for the reply! :)

@David-xs9nv 3 года назад

Didn't want to wait around 9 hours for the U-2 to come back?😄

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I waited until it got dark and gave up 🙄😁

@weirdsciencethe2nd205 3 года назад

Whats that thing on its roof

@bronxfireradio 3 года назад

Who's the guy driving the Charger?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

He is another u2 pilot

@shanek6582 3 года назад

What’s that pod on the u2?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Hi Shane I found this link,, hope it helps foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/a-spotters-guide-to-the-u-2-dragon-lady-and-its-many-1539282603/amp

@shanek6582 3 года назад

Dafydd Phillips 👍thanks man

@TheJJJJs 3 года назад

What about a satin black Lambo instead of the white Charger ?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

I’m with you with this one 🏁😍

@1900trent 3 года назад

why the chase car for U2?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

Every take off and landing has a chase car to assist. The chase car can only be driven by a U2 pilot.

@1900trent 3 года назад

@@DafyddPhillips thnx. Never knew, but wonder what it actually does though for takeoff.

@Maurice_Moss 3 года назад

They must of brought the dodge chargers over with it 🤔

@junwson 3 года назад

Why is the car chasing u2 behind the tail?

@DafyddPhillips 3 года назад

This is standard procedure with all U2 take offs. The chase car is driven by another U2 pilot is taking with the plane pilot. They do it for landing also