Coningsby - Israeli AF in September

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Coningsby - Israeli AF in September Jan 15, 2019 15:02:32 GMT

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Yes, you read the title correctly!!

The Israeli AF will participate in Ex. Cobra Warrior at Coningsby in September. No details of which aircraft type(s) will be involved.

brizewatcher Going supersonic Posts: 725	Coningsby - Israeli AF in September Jan 15, 2019 17:43:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brizewatcher on Jan 15, 2019 17:43:25 GMT That'd be worth the trip up there. Been a long time, aside from the C-130 at RIAT since I've seen an Israeli aircraft.

rh226 Global Moderator Posts: 8,005	Coningsby - Israeli AF in September Jan 15, 2019 19:36:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rh226 on Jan 15, 2019 19:36:33 GMT Apart from that one and the 707 going into Brize in November, I've got to go back to the late '70s and early '80s when 707s and C-130s were reasonably common visitors in Mildenhall.

rh226 Global Moderator Posts: 8,005	Coningsby - Israeli AF in September Jan 17, 2019 17:37:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rh226 on Jan 17, 2019 17:37:09 GMT The Israelis will be bringing F-15s. Please note that where they will be based has not yet been determined. The Germans and Italians will also be participating.