but it was AF xx 027 on the fin and 1027 on the forward
fuselage.

That would have been 61027 on the tail.

It also had a red fin flash with yellow lettering that looks something
like 'Badoms' ??

Barrons. The 23rd BS is known as the "Barrons"

What I wondered was whether you had heard any feedback from these visiting
crews??

Just a 1 minute conversation. They said it was a great experience, the
Russians treated them very well, both civilian and military and that they hoped
to get back there in the future.


BUFDRVR

"Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips
everyone on Bear Creek"