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B-52 Driver >> B-52 Driver >> New Paint � El Lobo II https://www.captainsim.org/forum/csf.pl?num=1293764270 Message started by Lost in Isaan on Dec 31^st, 2010 at 2:57am

Title: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by Lost in Isaan on Dec 31^st, 2010 at 2:57am

Thought I'd have a go at using the paint kit and this is my 1st effort with this bird. It can be downloaded off the Ozx site here:-

http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1498-b52-58-0185zip/

The paint is loosly based on B52 S/No 58-0185, EL Lobo II based at the 2nd BW/596th BS, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, USA. It had seen limited active service during the Desert Storm operation over Iraq, DOOM 37 was it's call sign. The aircraft is now on display at the Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin AFB, Florida. There are a number of web sites with actual photographs of it and it's written history. Just search "B 52 El Lobo II".

For the purists I know 58-0185 is a G Model placed on this H model framework, if it matters. In saying that I�m open to constructive criticism in an effort to improve my work.

I may do a 'Dirty' version in the new year.

Enjoy

Title: Re: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by Captain Sim 2 on Jan 1^st, 2011 at 4:23pm

Great repaint, Bruce! Please add it to our catalogue and do not frget to nominate in Livery of the month contest.

Title: Re: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by CoolP on Jan 2^nd, 2011 at 12:39am

Nice one. Thanks for that. I'll add it to my fleet. :)

Title: Re: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by Lost in Isaan on Jan 2^nd, 2011 at 1:30am

Captain Sim 2 wrote on Jan 1^st, 2011 at 4:23pm:

Great repaint, Bruce! Please add it to our catalogue and do not frget to nominate in Livery of the month contest.

Thank you for your kind words. Added to the Catalogue and nominated.

I have to admit it took me 2 hours to find the catalogue entry point, nearly gave up! Keep forgetting that there are a number of operations that can only be done through the Support section. Maybe some instructions can be pinned in the General Forum if not done elsewhere..

Title: Re: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by Tri-Jet on Jan 19^th, 2011 at 7:10pm

Thanks a lot, I was really excited to see a 596th B-52 repaint because my father was assigned to the 596th from 1983 to 1987 as an EWO. He has flown on El Lobo II several times. I believe this aircraft took part in the Secret Squirrel missions that kicked off Op Desert Storm. The aircraft departed Barksdale AFB, Louisana and struck targets in Iraq before recovering at forward bases. At the time it was the longest bombing mission in history, surpassing the RAF's Blackbuck raids. I believe however, that the Secret Squirrel raid was surpassed by the B-2 missions from Whiteman AFB during Op Enduring Freedom.

Secret Squirrel was also the first use of the conventional ALCM.

Title: Re: New Paint � El Lobo II
Post by oliveone on Jan 20^th, 2011 at 8:38pm

Impressive work! Thanks for the time spent.