Waddington and Coningsby 09/09/17

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We called in at Waddington after Scampton airshow to see the USAF KC.135 I needed.

Waddington 09/09/17

58-0066 KC.135R

Also out were-

XM607 Vulcan
ZH101 Sentry
ZH102 Sentry
ZH107 Sentry
ZZ664 Rivet Joint

G-SASR MD.900 had taken over Air Ambulance duties from G-LNAC which was at Scampton, however it was out during our visit. Fortunately it wasn't needed.

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Then it was off to Coningsby to see the German contingent. They were all nicely lined up on the main apron.

Coningsby 09/09/17

German Tornados

44 + 21
45 + 59
46 + 46
46 + 51
46 + 57

German Typhoons

30+45
30+47
30+49
30+51
30+62
31+20
(30+77 was at Scampton)

ZK354 /BY Typhoon display spare for Scampton.

The Lancaster was outside, having returned from Scampton. The BBMF hangar door was open so everything was visible (although not readable) inside.

"EN398" Spitfire Replica (outside)
PA474 Lancaster
PS915 Spitfire
WK518 Chipmunk
ZA947 Dakota

A very worthwhile visit, needing 2 German Tornados and 4 German Typhoons!

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Coningsby photos on Bob's Exercise Cobra Warrior thread