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Sun, Dec 17, 2006

Fully 'Green' BUFF Makes First Flight

US Bomber Flies With Only 'Synfuel-Blend' Aboard

A B-52 Stratofortress flew a flight-test mission on Friday using a special blend of synthetic fuel and JP-8 in all eight engines. This marks the first time a B-52 has flown using a synfuel blend as the only fuel on board.

As ANN reported In September, the Air Force successfully flew a B-52 with two-engines using the synfuel-blend while the others used standard fuel.

"The B-52 test flights at Edwards Air Force Base are the initial steps in the Air Force process to test and certify a synthetic blend of fuel for its aviation fleet," said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. "We are confident that the success of this flight will bring us one step closer to allowing a domestic source of synthetic fuel to accomplish the Air Force mission in the future."

The first B-52 flight using Fischer-Tropsch fuel occurred September 19 at Edwards.

According to its manufacturers, the specialized synthetic fuel boasts superior performance over traditional crude oil-based aviation fuels. The company says particulates and soot emissions are reduced over 90 percent. The man-made fuel should improve engine efficiency, performance and durability, with the bonus of having less impact on overall air quality.

Today's flight further demonstrates the Air Force's commitment to using alternate fuels and is the next step in the testing and certification process before the fuel can go into widespread use, officials said.

According to William Anderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, the Air Force has reinvigorated its energy strategy which is under pinned by supply-side availability and demand-side conservation.

"The Air Force is moving forward in its commitment to certify alternative sources of fuel for both its aircraft and ground vehicles fleet," said Mr. Anderson.

Major General Curtis Bedke, Air Force Flight Test commander, is flying the aircraft to assess aircraft performance using the synthetic blend of fuel.

The next test phase for the B-52 will be cold-weather testing to determine how well the synfuel-blend performs in extreme weather conditions.

ANN salutes the men and women of Air Force Print News.

FMI: www.af.mil

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