Boeing B-52 Stratofortress

The BLAKBUCK raids had a Victor pilot to do the in flight refuelling, so at least one of the pilots got out of the seat. As for the B52, Im guessing they did use the autopilot, but did they leave the cockpit? From what Ive heard of the B52 there isnt a crew rest area, or is there?

There was a case of "friendly fire" over Afghanistan and the cause was put down to the use of Benzidrine or as they used to called "wakey wakey"pills.

The winner of the last race at Catterick the other day was call B Fifty Two, 11-1.

I took these today about 4pm at Fairford. Just managed to get two B-52s in one shot 044 +029 Fourth photograph-in.

Last one from here today.

Peter wrote:

I assume it's not the same pilot for 36 hours! Do they have two or more pilots or is one of them called George?

It makes sense logistically for the occasional mission to the Middle East but not for a sustained campaign as reaction times would be out of sync with events.

Peter: Sorry this reply is so very late; I missed your comment.

My understanding is the B52's loitered over Afghanistan carrying a mixed weapons load. In this CAS role, the troops on the ground called up a weapon drop, and specified the munition and the target. The B52 crew did the rest.
Is this called "Cab Ranking".?
It must be very reassuring to know that in any firefight situation, dramatic accurate support can wreak havoc wherever you choose. Now that has to be worth a beer!!