Really though, how "rare" is this event? How often does this plane fly this route or any route? How often are B-52s in the air? Were they scrambled? What is the likelihood that the rumors of these other airspace blackouts are true?
Also i will say I’ve been in commercial aviation for 20 years and my only experience with major airspace closures (with the exception of 9/11 which was an all out grounding by the FAA) is when POTUS or VP is coming or going. Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. Rumors were flying that POTUS had gone to TX Wed afternoon. Others insisted he never left WH. You decide. Regardless of what’s going on, it’s certainly not going to be broadcast on a publicly accessible Tracking app. There will have to be an element of reading between the lines and making logical deductions.
I'd like to know what sort of mission here in CONUS would be appropriate for a B-52? They launch cruise missiles and do high altitude bombing sorties, last I checked. I can see the AWACS being useful, just not sure about B-52's? It's likely just training missions. They'd be better off with some pinpoint accuracy bombing if they were going to go that route, which in itself is doubtful. Something along the lines of A-10's, FA-18's, etc.
My impression is that with many carrier strike groups back home they are using b52 flights to advertise a deterrent and readiness. There have been some recent flights to the mideast and back... Maybe this is part of that?
There was also a weird thing where a b52 was intercepted by fighters and escorted to a base.... Hopefully a training exercise? Or something fishy going on
There’s Blackhawks up all over the country right now in addition to helicopters with radioactive sniffing capabilities. But don’t take my word for it...
Click on the U icon to isolate aircraft and just have fun exploring. Click on any aircraft to get more info on it and then google what each aircraft does. I can confirm this is legit. I’ve seen C-130s from our local base with my own eyes and simultaneously being tracked on my phone/pc. It’s a great tool. Not trying to scare anyone. Just stay informed.
But I was promised helicopters.
Really though, how "rare" is this event? How often does this plane fly this route or any route? How often are B-52s in the air? Were they scrambled? What is the likelihood that the rumors of these other airspace blackouts are true?
Also i will say I’ve been in commercial aviation for 20 years and my only experience with major airspace closures (with the exception of 9/11 which was an all out grounding by the FAA) is when POTUS or VP is coming or going. Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. Rumors were flying that POTUS had gone to TX Wed afternoon. Others insisted he never left WH. You decide. Regardless of what’s going on, it’s certainly not going to be broadcast on a publicly accessible Tracking app. There will have to be an element of reading between the lines and making logical deductions.
Maybe multiple airspaces have been closed to disguise his actual location?
I'd like to know what sort of mission here in CONUS would be appropriate for a B-52? They launch cruise missiles and do high altitude bombing sorties, last I checked. I can see the AWACS being useful, just not sure about B-52's? It's likely just training missions. They'd be better off with some pinpoint accuracy bombing if they were going to go that route, which in itself is doubtful. Something along the lines of A-10's, FA-18's, etc.
My impression is that with many carrier strike groups back home they are using b52 flights to advertise a deterrent and readiness. There have been some recent flights to the mideast and back... Maybe this is part of that?
There was also a weird thing where a b52 was intercepted by fighters and escorted to a base.... Hopefully a training exercise? Or something fishy going on
There’s Blackhawks up all over the country right now in addition to helicopters with radioactive sniffing capabilities. But don’t take my word for it...
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Click on the U icon to isolate aircraft and just have fun exploring. Click on any aircraft to get more info on it and then google what each aircraft does. I can confirm this is legit. I’ve seen C-130s from our local base with my own eyes and simultaneously being tracked on my phone/pc. It’s a great tool. Not trying to scare anyone. Just stay informed.