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Post by rh226 on Oct 9, 2017 20:34:25 GMT
Monday 9th October 2017
Despite it being a US holiday, there was a surprising amount of action.
Mildenhall Arrivals 13.08BST "RCH429" 79-0434 KC-10A 305AMW........."McGuire" tail band 14.34BST "HALO04" N779LC Gulf II L-3/Missile Defence Agency 14.34BST "HALO02" N178B Gulf II Missile Defence Agency 16.01BST "CLEAN08" 87-0124 KC-10A 305AMW........."McGuire" tail band..............after taking the "TABOR" flight 16.17BST "VVRC318" 161411/411 P-3C BMUP+ VP-46............no unit markings
Departures 10.48BST "CLEAN08" 87-0124...............taking the "TABOR" flight onwards 11.11BST "BLUE62" 85-0032 11.46BST "BLUE61" 82-0192 17.21BST "RCH429" 79-0434
Lakenheath Arrivals 13.15BST "MAZDA81" 91-0321/LN r F-15E 492FS 13.16BST "MAZDA82" 91-0316/LN r F-15E 492FS 13.17BST "MAZDA83" 98-0135/LN r F-15E 492FS 13.17BST "MAZDA84" 98-0134/LN r F-15E 492FS 13.20BST "MAZDA85" 97-0218/LN r F-15E 492FS 13.20BST "MAZDA86" 96-0202/LN r F-15E 492FS
Departures 10.42BST "TABOR51" flight departed for the sandpit in the following order:- "TABOR51" 89-0495/SJ
"TABOR52" 89-0474/SJ
"TABOR53" 88-1675/SJ
"TABOR54" 87-0175/SJ
"TABOR55" 87-0177/SJ
"TABOR56" 89-0505/SJ
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Post by rh226 on Oct 10, 2017 20:11:52 GMT
Tuesday 10th October 2017
Three very nice visitors graced the two bases this morning.
Two Aviano-based F-16Cs of 510FS "Buzzards" dropped into Lakenheath on their way to Lossiemouth. They should have refuelled with "QUID900", but that had problems and cancelled the AAR.
Then, a P-3SPA of VPU-2  dropped into Mildenhall for a nightstop. Sadly, it is extremely unlikely that we will ever find out the true identity of this, as the unit disguises their aircraft to appear to be normal P-3s (including using the correct hex code for its assumed identity) - without wearing any serial.
Mildenhall Arrivals 10.45BST "DUKE55" 97-00105 UC-35A E/1-214AVN.............did two ILS approaches before landing 11.29BST "VVRL610"  /610 P-3SPA VPU-2.....................trying to masquerade as 160610 (which I don't need)..... but serial (one of three, all of which I do need) is likely to remain a mystery 13.00BST "OLIVE56" 64-14845/OF RC-135V 55WG 17.35BST "RCH548" 62-3573 KC-135R 6AMW
Departures 10.59BST "VVRC318" 161411/411 12.4?BST "CLEAN08" 87-0124 13.12BST "DUKE55" 97-00105
Lakenheath Arrivals 09.00BST "IRON51" 88-0516/AV purple F-16C 510FS/31FW 09.00BST "IRON52" 89-2029/AV purple F-16C 510FS/31FW 12.54BST "CMB519" N733MA B.738 Miami Air International
Departures 13.15BST "IRON51" 88-0516/AV 13.15BST "IRON52" 89-2029/AV 14.50BST "CMB519" N733MA |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 11, 2017 20:39:44 GMT
Wednesday 11th October 2017
A day of heavies into Lakenheath. Mildenhall was shut for 2 hours for barrier certification. One of the local "QID" KC-135s had to divert to Lakenheath because the cross-winds were out of limits (210 at 22, gusting to 28).
Mildenhall Arrivals 09.09BST "WARDOG11" 86-0160/LN y F-15C 493FS )............for barrier (cable) certification. 09.09BST "WARDOG12" 86-0165/LN y F-15C 493FS ) 09.22BST "RCH685" 59-1510 KC-135T 6AMW
Departures 08.38BST "OLIVE56" 64-14845/OF 09.30BST "VVRL610" "610" 13.39BST "WARDOG11" 86-0160/LN 13.39BST "WARDOG12" 86-0165/LN 15.19BST "RCH548" 62-3573
Lakenheath Arrivals 11.47BST "RCH255" 83-0076 KC-10A 60AMW 13.10BST "QID32" 58-0094 KC-135T 100ARW......diversion due cross-winds out of limits 13.20BST "RCH602" 07-7181 C-17A 437AW 13.30BST "CMB546" N225AX B.762 Omni Air International 16.57BST "RCH802" 84-0189 KC-10A 305AMW
Departures 16.55BST "CMB546" N225AX 20.19BST "RCH802" 84-0189 |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 12, 2017 19:52:01 GMT
Thursday 12th October 2017
Good to see Mark & Co again.  Shame the Raptors were not more forthcoming - only two out (09-4172 and 08-4154) and made one flight each (as "SPAD41/42")!!
Mildenhall Arrivals 08.38BST "RCH338" 63-8045 KC-135R 6AMW.........no fin band 12.07BST "RCH547" 59-1486 KC-135R 92ARW 12.12BST "DUKE31" 84-00165 C-12U E/1-214AVN.......two approaches first 13.28BST "RCH787" 07-7181 C-17A 437AW............diversion immediately after take-off from Lakenheath
Departures 11.15BST "GOLD82" 61-0288.............to Lajes AB, Azores 11.58BST "RCH685" 59-1510 14.57BST "DUKE31" 84-00165 17.06BST "RCH787" 07-7181..............on its way again, but only went as far as Ramstein AB, Germany instead of further East
Lakenheath Departures 06.42BST "RCH255" 83-0076 10.15BST "QID43" 58-0094 12.42BST "RCH787" 07-7181..............but immediately diverted to Mildenhall after failure of the navigation equipment
The day was saved for me by an obliging "RCH167" C-17A 96-0006 of 167AS/West Virginia ANG routing DIKAS > MAM (at 09.01) > NAVPI at FL370. I didn't need the other three that showed themselves.
I did, however, miss "BONE01" B-1B 86-0105 which routed over MAM both outbound and inbound - heard it when inbound.  |
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Post by bizfreeq on Oct 13, 2017 14:40:45 GMT
Good to see you again Bob, probably the last time this year as I can't make it back up again Monday for the rest of the FFs. Enjoy the rest of your visit and safe journey home
Cheers
Mark
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Post by rh226 on Oct 13, 2017 21:24:48 GMT
Thank you, Mark. I intend to. This is the last caravan trip for me this year, so any further visits come under the "emergency visit" classification and we will stay at the Travelodge.
Friday 13th October 2017
Not a lot to be said about today, other than that two of the F-22As went off to Spangdahlem AB, Germany to conduct local air training.
Mildenhall Arrival 08.28BST "BLUE31" 79-0434 KC-10A 305AMW.........."McGuire" tail band........presumably for tomorrow's Westbound ALTRV (don't know what it is for)
Departures 07.45BST "RCH338" 63-8045 09.04BST "PINCH41" 12-5759..........based MC-130J to CONUS 09.48BST "BLUE64" 58-0001 12.01BST "COBRA70" 61-2670
Lakenheath Arrivals 07.44BST "RCH412" 86-0017 C-5M 436AW 14.03BST "RCH173" 01-0193 C-17A 437AW 20.48BST "RCH528" 04-4133 C-17A 305AMW
Departures 10.40BST "RCH412" 86-0017 11.50BST "SPAD11" 08-4155/FF ).........F-22As to Spangdahlem AB, Germany 11.50BST "SPAD12" 08-4154/FF ) |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 14, 2017 20:12:23 GMT
Saturday 14th October 2017
The two Gulfstream IIs flew a mission for the first time today and 3 out of 5 SJ F-15Es arrived. That's all there was of note. Oh yes, 3 x LN F-15Es went for rework.
Mildenhall Arrivals 10.32BST "RCH333" 85-0034 KC-10A 305AMW.........."McGuire" tail band 16.59BST "CLEAN92" 83-0080 KC-10A 60AMW.........."Travis" tail band
Departures 11.04BST "BLUE31" 79-0434.......taking RETRO81 flight to WR-ALC, GA........accompanied part way by "BLUE32 KC-135R 57-2605 which RTB Mildenhall 13.31BST "RCH333" 85-0034
Lakenheath Arrivals 13.24BST "SPAD01" 08-4155/FF F-22A 1FW ).........returning from Spangdahlem AB, Germany 13.24BST "SPAD02" 08-4154/FF F-22A 1FW ) 16.47BST "TABOR41" 88-1669/SJ y F-15E 336FS/4FW
16.48BST "TABOR42" 88-1668/SJ y F-15E 336FS/4FW
16.49BST "TABOR43" 88-1671/SJ y F-15E 336FS/4FW
Departures 11.02BST "RETRO81" 91-0303/LN ) 11.02BST "RETRO82" 91-0307/LN )...........to WR-ALC, GA for rework. Accompanied by "BLUE31" and part way by "BLUE32" 11.02BST "RETRO83" 01-2004/LN ) 13.36BST "RCH173" 01-0193 19.30BST "RCH528" 04-4133
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Post by rh226 on Oct 15, 2017 20:29:14 GMT
Sunday 15th October 2017
The remaining 6 Lakenheath F-15Es returned from the sandpit this morning. Obviously they were not going to wait for the last of of SJs to make their way down there.
The MDA Gulfstream IIs flew a mission each today. This was supposed to be their last and they will be off home soon.
Mildenhall Arrivals 10.16BST "RCH742" 59-1480 KC-135T 6AMW 13.26BST "RCH333" 85-0034 KC-10A 305AMW 18.1?BST "GOLD82" 61-0288 KC-135R 100ARW........back from tanking 5 x EA18Gs between Lajes AB, Azores and Moron AB, Spain
Departure 13.26BST "RCH333" 85-0034
Lakenheath Unusually for a Sunday (Quiet Hours), the circuit was open for the returning F-15s to do a run-and-break - as a 4-ship and a 2-ship.
Arrivals 10.58BST "MAZDA71" 97-0221/LN b F-15E 494FS 10.58BST "MAZDA72" 91-0308/LN b F-15E 494FS 10.58BST "MAZDA73" 91-0332/LN b F-15E 494FS
10.59BST "MAZDA74" 98-0131/LN b F-15E 494FS 11.00BST "MAZDA75" 91-0605/LN b F-15E 494FS
11.00BST "MAZDA76" 98-0133/LN b F-15E 494FS
That now brings me down to needing just two LN F-15s - 98-0132 (currently in WR-ALC for rework) and 00-3000 (not noted since 26th July). I've updated the entry for 4th October to identify the two unknowns.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow for the F-22s - watch for tanker(s) approaching Sicily from the SE, then add 2hr 20min for arrival.
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Post by rh226 on Oct 16, 2017 19:31:42 GMT
Monday 16th October 2017 Three of the SJ F-15s (along with their KC-10) departed in the dark just before 06.00. The reheats looked fantastic as they climbed away from Lakenheath.
The expected 2nd lot of F-22s were a "no show" - not really surprising given the forecast effects of Ophelia - and will hopefully turn up tomorrow.
Two F-22s were supposed to be going to Powidz AB, Poland (with KC-135), but their tanker had problems with its flight plan and went back to its parking spot. The poor F-22s ended up doing a 12min local handling sortie.
Mildenhall Departures 05.50BST "CLEAN92" 83-0080 13.??BST "RCH742" 59-1480
Lakenheath Departures 05.50BST "TABOR41" Flight 87-0181 05.50BST "TABOR41" Flight 88-1669 05.50BST "TABOR41" Flight 88-1671
Basically a day that wasn't!! There is always tomorrow.
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Post by rh226 on Oct 17, 2017 20:27:34 GMT
Tuesday 17th October 2017
The other six Langley F-22As arrived, but will be departing tomorrow.
Two F-22As made it across to Powidz AB, Poland for a day trip. Had to use the spare jet again.
The two MDA/L-3 Gulfstream IIs departed (for good).
Mildenhall Arrivals 09.31BST "RCH051" 57-1419 KC-135R 133ARS/New Hampshire ANG.......on loan from 117ARS/Kansas ANG (marked up as such) 11.04BST "VALOR21" 84-0087 C-21A 76AS 11.48BST "BLUE72" 79-1949 KC-10A 305AMW......."McGuire" tailband 12.00BST "BLUE71" 87-0124 KC-10A 305AMW......."McGuire" tailband 14.28BST "GOLD32" 61-0292 KC-135R 22ARW........no fintip band
Departures 10.59BST "HALO4" N779LC 11.23BST "HALO2" N178B 13.31BST "VALOR21" 84-0087
Lakenheath "SPAD01/02" (08-4154 and 08-4171) were the two F-22s that went to Poland for the day. Second day running, 08-4155 "redballed" and had to swap jets to '171.
Arrivals 11.4?BST "TREND21" 09-4185/FF F-22A 1FW........marked "1 OG"
11.4?BST "TREND22" 09-4176/FF F-22A 1FW
11.4?BST "TREND23" 08-4153/FF F-22A 1FW
11.4?BST "TREND24" 09-4182/FF F-22A 1FW
11.4?BST "TREND25" 09-4183/FF F-22A 1FW
11.4?BST "TREND26" 09-4179/FF F-22A 1FW
That little lot brings me up to a total of 65 for the visit so far.
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Post by rh226 on Oct 18, 2017 21:03:47 GMT
Wednesday 18th October 2017
Did it rain today!!! At least it had stopped by the time that the final two SJ F-15s turned up.
Mildenhall launched 10 different based KC-135s at one time or another today - AND borrowed one of the visitors!! Main culprit was a pair of B-52s on a GP mission to the Cornfield range in Holland - and back.
Lakenheath provided the spreadsheet entries for me today!!
Mildenhall Arrivals 07.25BST "RCH710" 58-0042 KC-135T 22ARW 10.19BST "VALOR21" 84-0087 C-21A 76AS..........arrived for pattern work before finally landing 11.54BST "RCH546" 58-0125 KC-135T 92ARW 13.15BST "BLUE72" 85-0028 KC-10A 305ARW........"McGuire" tail band 16.5?BST "CLEAN97" 63-8029 KC-135R 141ARS/New Jersey ANG 22.25BST "TETRA41" 12-5760 MC-130J 67SOS.........based MC-130J returning from "tweaking" at Hurlburt Field, FL
Departures 10.03BST "GOLD32" 61-0292 10.50BST "QID31" 58-0100.........based KC-135R to Washington/Dulles 11.50BST "QID32" 59-1471.........based KC-135R to Fairchild AFB 13.26BST "VALOR21" 84-0087
Lakenheath Arrivals 07.08BST "RCH524" 08-8200 C-17A 62AW.........."McChord" tail band 14.17BST "HKY61" 08-8603/RS C-130J 76AS 16.56BST "TABOR45" 88-1682/SJ y F-15E 336FS/4FW
16.56BST "TABOR46" 88-1687/SJ y F-15E 336FS/4FW
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Post by rh226 on Oct 19, 2017 22:00:04 GMT
Thursday 19th October 2017
Mildenhall Arrivals 09.07BST "RCH929" 63-8007 KC-135R 160ARS/Alabama ANG. 10.42BST "CNV6381" 165830 C-40A VR-59 12.03BST "OLIVE56" 64-14846/OF RC-135V 55WG 12.22BST "VALOR21" 84-0126 C-21A 76AS 14.37BST "BLUE42" 86-0028 KC-10A 305AMW........"McGuire" tail band ).........brought the LN F-15s back from rework 14.41BST "BLUE41" 87-0122 KC-10A 305AMW........"McGuire" tail band ) 17.33BST "VVRC894" 159326/RC-326 P-3C AIP+ VP-46............full colour unit marks........Commander's bird
Departures 08.39BST "RCH710" 58-0042 10.15BST "RCH546" 58-0125 10.55BST "RCH051" 57-1419 12.11BST "CNV6381" 165830.........to Lakenheath 12.32BST "BLUE71" 87-0124 ).......taking the F-22s home 12.35BST "BLUE72 85-0028 ) 14.54BST "VALOR21" 84-0126 17.11BST "RCH547" 59-1486
Lakenheath Arrivals 12.??BST "CNV6381" 165830 C-40A VR-59........from Mildenhall 14.37BST "RETRO91" 91-0301/LN F-15E 48FW ) 14.38BST "RETRO92" 91-0314/LN F-15E 48FW ).......back from rework at WR-ALC, Ga 14.38BST "RETRO93" 91-0317/LN F-15E 48FW )
Departures 08.49BST "RCH524 08-8200 12.28BST "TREND21" 09-4185/FF......"1 OG"
12.28BST "TREND22" 09-4175/FF..................from the 1st lot. Replaced 09-4176 which is now in the HAS area.
12.28BST "TREND23" 08-4153/FF
12.28BST "TREND24" 09-4182/FF
12.28BST "TREND25" 09-4183/FF
12.28BST "TREND26" 09-4179/FF 14.56BST "CNV6381" 165830
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Post by rh226 on Oct 20, 2017 19:48:26 GMT
Friday 20th October 2017 Depressingly wet weather this morning. Couldn't see the Lakenheath take-offs, which meant that I missed out on one of my last two based F-15s.
Made the 1st movement of the day and was hoping to make the last.....but it doesn't look like it will turn up.
The last lot of Raptors departed at lunchtime - with no less than three KC-10s!!!
Mildenhall Arrivals 06.45BST "RISK13" 162784 E-6B VQ-4............TACAMO aircraft (TAke Charge And Move Out) 12.20BST "CLEAN99" 60-0344 KC-135T 22ARW
Departures 07.31BST "HOOVR56" 64-14846/OF 09.08BST "RCH929" 63-8007 11.32BST "ROMA62" 86-0028 ) 11.33BST "ROMA61" 87-0122 )...........taking the F-22s back to CONUS 11.34BST "ROMA63" 79-1949 ) 11.49BST "VVRC894" 159326/RC-326
Lakenheath Departures 11.25BST "TREND11" 08-4171/FF
11.25BST "TREND12" 08-4154/FF
11.25BST "TREND13" 09-4176/FF
11.25BST "TREND14" 09-4172/FF........"27 FS"
11.25BST "TREND15" 10-4192/FF........"192d FW"
11.25BST "TREND16" 08-4155/FF 16.22BST "HKY61" 08-8603/RS
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Post by rh226 on Oct 21, 2017 19:54:42 GMT
Saturday 21st October 2017
(Storm) Brian put paid to just about everything today - just one successful movement!!
This morning, KC-135s CLEAN97 and CLEAN99 declared the crosswind gusts to be out of limits (210, 22 gusting 29) and taxied back to their parking spots, thus stopping the final 3 SJ F-15s departing.
RCH977 (the departing NACHO) decided to abandon at the same time, too, because of the wind.
GOLD42 KC-135T 58-0071 of 22ARW abandoned its approach due to the wind (210, 22 gusting 35) and diverted to Prestwick this afternoon.
Arrival 20.18BST "VVRC766" 161766/RC-766 P-3C AIP VP-46............full markings |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 22, 2017 19:04:09 GMT
Sunday 22nd October 2017
Wind was still quite strong for most of the day before dropping off for the evening, but the temperature had dropped several degrees - so it felt bl***y cold in the wind.
RAPCON (Radar Approach Control) at Lakenheath suffered a power outage overnight and didn't come back up until about 16.00. This meant that anything landing/taking off before then had to assume responsibility for flying outside radar coverage between Mildenhall Tower and Eastern ICF coverage - only about 10 miles.
Arrival 13.31BST "RCH683" 79-0433 KC-10A 305AMW......."McGuire" tail band......(again!!) 22.??BST "ENVY31" 162784 E-6B VQ-4..........back from its mission
Departures 14.38BST "VVRC766" 161766/RC-766 16.18BST "CLEAN97" 63-8029...............back to McGuire AFB, NJ 16.29BST "ENVY31" 162784...............on mission 16.50BST "RCH683" 79-0433...............to Ramstein
The last three SJ F-15s should be departing tomorrow with CLEAN99.
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Post by rh226 on Oct 23, 2017 19:08:35 GMT
Monday 23rd October 2017
Hectic period early this morning with the ANG change-over beginning.......just hope some decent ones come back through here and not Ramstein.
New Machine for 100ARW arrived. It was previously based here up to 2014.
Once more, the SJs failed to depart - tanker problem (again)
Arrivals 01.58BST "SHIVA03" 169226/QB KC-130J VMGR-352 03.47BST "FALCN57" 84-0087 C-21A 76AS 07.06BST "RCH940" 59-1521 KC-135R 168ARS/Alaska ANG..........."AK" tailcode not worn 07.??BST "RCH566" 57-1427 KC-135R 117ARS/Kansas ANG 07.58BST "RCH558" 61-0310 KC-135R 126ARS/Wisconsin ANG 08.02BST "RCH561" 58-0122 KC-135R 117ARS/Kansas ANG 08.06BST "RCH320" 63-8876 KC-135R 168ARS/Alaska ANG..........."AK" tailcode not worn 08.41BST "RCH540" 62-3512 KC-135R 126ARS/Wisconsin ANG 08.57BST "RCH543" 61-0277 KC-135R 117ARS/Kansas ANG 10.08BST "QID32" 58-0001 KC-135R 100ARW...........................new bird for 100ARW (ex 92ARW) 11.10BST "CATBRD1" 165151 C-20G CinC USNavForEur 12.18BST "RCH535" 59-1511 KC-135R 92ARW 13.27BST "RCH683" 79-0433 KC-10A 305AMW........................."McGuire" tailband 15.18BST "RRR812" ZZ177 C-17A 99 Sqdn........................T&Gs for an hour 20.49BST "TYPHOON38" Z? Typhoon .........................Single ILS approach
Departures 05.24BST "FALCN57" 84-0087 10.59BST "RCH977" 59-1459 12.45BST "CATBRD1" 165151 16.53BST "RCH683" 79-0433 |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 24, 2017 20:47:49 GMT
Tuesday 24th October 2017
What comes in must go out!!
No action at all from the SJ F-15s, nor their KC-135.
Arrivals 10.49BST "GOLD78" 59-1483 KC-135R 166ARS/Ohio ANG 10.09BST "HOSER21" ??-??x? F-15 48FW........................single ILS approach 12.33BST "GOLD88" 57-1419 KC-135R 117ARS/Kansas ANG....on (long term) loan to 133ARS/New Hampshire ANG
Departures 08.27BST "RCH940" 59-1521
08.38BST "RCH566" 57-1427
09.52BST "RCH320" 63-8876
10.06BST "RCH535" 59-1511
10.33BST "RCH561" 58-0122
10.55BST "RAIDR14" 169226/QB
11.30BST "RCH543" 61-0277
13.17BST "RCH540" 62-3512
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Post by rh226 on Oct 25, 2017 18:43:41 GMT
Wednesday 25th October 2017
Yes!! The last three SJ F-15Es finally made it away towards the sandpit - and with their original tanker. Mind you, 100ARW had one standing by, just in case!!
Nice visit from one of the two rarer Wiesbaden UC-35As.
Mildenhall Arrivals 10.??BST "DUKE55" 97-00102 UC-35A E/1-214AVN 11.34BST "STRIKE43" 00/3003LN r F-15 494FS/48FW )..............single ILS run 11.34BST "STRIKE43" ??-?x??/LN r F-15 494FS/48FW ) 16.17BST "COMET458" ZZ413 Atlas 70 Sqdn..........two ILS runs
Departures 09.04BST "CLEAN99 60-0344..........taking "TABOR44" flight to the sandpit 09.24BST "GOLD78" 59-1483 12.25BST "DUKE55" 97-00102
Lakenheath Departures 08.58BST "TABOR44" 88-1668/SJ
08.58BST "TABOR45" 88-1682/SJ
08.58BST "TABOR46" 88-1687/SJ
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Post by rh226 on Oct 26, 2017 19:12:26 GMT
Thursday 26th October 2017
A rather dreary day brightened up by the Hickam-based C-17A and then two C-5s into Lakenheath. The E-6B flew a mission and we had a stream take-off by 4 based tankers (and the ensuing circuit bashing on their return).
Mildenhall Arrivals 09.24BST "RCH607" 90-0533/HH C-17A 15WG............diversion from Spangdahlem AB 17.54BST "FALCN56" 84-0087 C-21A 76AS
Departure 09.42BST "GOLD88" 57-1419 ??.??BST "FALCN56" 84-0087
Direct Overflight (i.e. not on airways) 11.06BST "MACETTE1" ZJ224 Apache 4 Regt 11.06BST "MACHETE2" ZJ189 Apache 4 Regt
Lakenheath Arrivals 15.58BST "RCH927" 87-0032 C-5M 60AMW 17.49BST "RCH957" 85-0010 C-5M 436AW |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 27, 2017 19:11:03 GMT
Friday 27th October 2017
Not a lot of action today.
Mildenhall Arrivals 10.14BST "VALOR11" 84-0083 C-21A 76AS..................ILS approaches for about 40 minutes 10.26BST "DUKE55" 97-00105 UC-35A E/1-214AVN 11.02BST "RCH162" 63-8008 KC-135R 92ARW
Departures 07.34BST "RCH607" 90-0533 12.06BST "DUKE55" 97-00105
Lakenheath Departures 11.14BST "RCH927" 87-0032 14.25BST "RCH957" 85-0010 |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 28, 2017 18:34:07 GMT
Saturday 28th October 2017
Little bit more action than usual for a Saturday. Nice to see an AFRC operated C-5M.
Arrivals 10.06BST "RCH424" 59-1500 KC-135R 108ARS/Illinois ANG 11.04BST "RCH161" 85-0034 KC-10A 305AMW............................."McGuire" tailband 11.32BST "RCH328" 59-1505 KC-135R 151ARS/Tennessee ANG 12.16BST "RCH229" 84-0060 KC-10A 60AMW.............................."Travis" tailband........on loan to 337AS/439AW at Westover ARB, Ma 12.35BST "GOLD68" 58-0054 KC-135T 147ARS/Pennsylvania ANG
Departures 09.26BST "RCH162" 63-8008 13.46BST "RCH161" 85-0034..........to Ramstein 15.30BST "RCH229" 84-0060..........to Spangdahlem (?) |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 29, 2017 20:08:15 GMT
Sunday 29th October 2017
Not a very inspiring day.
Arrival 14.01Z "RCH161" 85-0034 KC-10A 305AMW......"McGuire" tailband
Departures 09.15Z "RCH424" 59-1500 09.49Z "BASSE67" 162784 10.23Z "GOLD68" 58-0054 10.53Z "RCH328" 59-1505 17.16Z "RCH161" 85-0034
Which leaves us with just the TDY RC-135W 62-4132/OF as being the only visitor.
Going home tomorrow (early lunchtime) - just hope that I can make something tomorrow morning. I'm on 79 for the trip, so I'm not grumbling. |
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Post by rh226 on Oct 30, 2017 19:23:27 GMT
Monday 30th October 2017
Only two visitor movements before I left - and that was it for the day apparently.....and I needed one of them.
Arrivals 07.10Z "TUAF807" 16-0055 A.400M Turkish AF. 10.32Z "RCH462" 63-8000 KC-135R 92ARW
Well that is it from my visit. A total of 80 made, which I am really pleased about
USAF (63) C-130 variants.......4 C-17A...................6 C-21A...................1 C-5M....................1 F-15E.................24 F-15SA.................6 F-16C...................2 F-22A.................12 KC-10A.................2 KC-135R/RT..........4 UC-35A................1
US Navy (9) E-6B....................1 KC-130J...............1 P-3C....................6 P-3SPA...............(1).....will never find out its serial P-8A....................1
RAF (4) Apache.................2 Tornado................1 Typhoon...............1
Other Air Forces (4) French AF.............3 Lithuanian AF........1
Well, we left at 12.10 and got back to the caravan storage place at 16.10 (only 10min of breaks) - which must be a record with the caravan in tow.
That is it for my caravan stays up in John's Field for this year. Any further trips up there will be "emergency" trips and we will stay in the Travelodge at the Fiveways Roundabout (Barton Mills). Next caravan stay will most likely be in the 1st week in April, i.e. just after Easter.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the logs of all the visitors at the two bases. It has certainly been enjoyable for me to see them.
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dropped into Mildenhall for a nightstop. Sadly, it is extremely unlikely that we will ever find out the true identity of this, as the unit disguises their aircraft to appear to be normal P-3s (including using the correct hex code for its assumed identity) - without wearing any serial.
Shame the Raptors were not more forthcoming - only two out (09-4172 and 08-4154) and made one flight each (as "SPAD41/42")!!
