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Post by rh226 on Apr 19, 2017 11:07:52 GMT
Now posted on FC (only rumour before):-
2 x "AK" F-22As due into Mildenhall, at 14.45 this afternoon and more tomorrow. These are Westbound from "downrange". |
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Post by rh226 on Apr 19, 2017 12:04:27 GMT
13.02BST "RCH964" KC-10A 87-0121 [AE0233] plotting over Syracuse (Sicily) at FL270.......looks like they are going to be coming up through France
14.12BST Over Sardinia 14.29BST KC-10 just crossing the Mediterranean coast at Nice, now at FL340.........don't know what the F-22s are doing, though. 15.09BST KC-10 passing E of Auxerre. 15.36BST KC-10 crossing the coast at Boulogne
The KC-10A should carry on to Prestwick |
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Post by rh226 on Apr 19, 2017 14:36:26 GMT
2 x F-22s today, rest tomorrow (according to "TABOR11")
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Post by rh226 on Apr 19, 2017 15:19:36 GMT
Serials are (thanks to FC):-
06-4129/AK 525FS "Tabor 11"
06-4118/AK 525FS
Due out Friday around mid-day, apparently...........here's hoping for a "tech" tanker......fingers crossed. |
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Post by bizfreeq on Apr 19, 2017 17:29:37 GMT
That'll do me Bob, I'll be there! You need to come a day early I think!
Cheers
Mark
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Post by rh226 on Apr 19, 2017 18:04:51 GMT
Word of caution - there is that Westbound ALTRV which, if it is them, means departure about 13.00BST.
However, Paul seemed to be fairly definite about 48hrs on the ground, so it may be that someone has jumped the gun again (like the first "MO" departure). |
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Post by bizfreeq on Apr 19, 2017 18:08:22 GMT
We'll have to wait and see! 😆 Cheers for the updates
Cheers
Mark
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Post by rh226 on Apr 20, 2017 12:01:55 GMT
Thursday 20th April 2017
Both F-22s departed 12.47BST, accompanied by "BLUE53" KC-135R 63-7999 and will join up with "RCH964" KC-10A 87-0121 out of Prestwick. |
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Post by rh226 on Apr 20, 2017 13:54:25 GMT
Next pair of F-22s arrived at 14.42BST. Accompanying tanker was KC-135R 62-3513 - into Mildenhall.
Serials:-
07-4149/AK
07/4150/AK
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Post by rh226 on Apr 23, 2017 9:42:52 GMT
Sunday 23rd April 2017
NOTAM for today's 12.00BST departure:-
+1hr for BST
Departed at 12.04.
Accompanying KC-135R was "RCH320" 57-1486 which is scheduled into Pease ANGB, NH. Also Accompanying them was "RCH938" KC-135R 59-1453 which is continuing to its home base of Key Field, Meridian, MS. The tankers departed at 12.07.
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Post by davebasing on Apr 23, 2017 17:05:31 GMT
Looks like the next pair due later today have been put back yet again as I'm told their tanker has diverted to Sigonella?
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Post by rh226 on Apr 23, 2017 17:51:57 GMT
......and the Raptors have gone into Sigonella as well.
The tanker is a different one from that expected (59-1459). It is now supposed to be 59-1448 of 153ARS/Mississippi ANG........which I need. |
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Post by davebasing on Apr 23, 2017 18:43:33 GMT
......and the Raptors have gone into Sigonella as well.
The tanker is a different one from that expected (59-1459). It is now supposed to be 59-1448 of 153ARS/Mississippi ANG........which I need. Thanks Bob. I made 59-1448 in the Hall 41 years ago. So both it and I are liable to go tech at times! |
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Post by rh226 on Apr 23, 2017 20:56:48 GMT
Raptors "gassed and went" without tanker. Arrived Runway 29 at Mildenhall at 21.35BST and turned off at Taxiway Alpha.
"TABOR15" = 04-4074/AK
"TABOR16" = 06-4127/AK
Serials courtesy of the photographs of a couple of Dutch guys. Amazing how much light there was - tails well lit!!!
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Post by bizfreeq on Apr 24, 2017 11:42:17 GMT
Raptors airbourne at 12.27 heading home, just in case anyone is going for them
Cheers
Mark
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Post by rh226 on Apr 24, 2017 14:45:27 GMT
Accompanying tanker was "RCH197" KC-10A 79-1947, departing at 12.29BST.
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