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DanBeeden
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Constant Phoenix returns

Post by DanBeeden » Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:14 am

Hi all,

While it's quiet at the US bases for a few days, here's a couple of shots from last Monday morning when Mildenhall reverberated to the sound of a TF-33 powered C-135 once again. This was the first sortie of its current TDY and ended up being a long 14hr+ trip, possibly down towards Turkey and Syria as the aircraft dropped off ADSB over Romania.

Either way, it was great to see this aircraft again having first shot it in September 1999 (I appreciate many forum members will have shot this jet literally decades before this!), when it was on TDY at Mildenhall alongside the ASD Old Crow II NKC-135E 55-3132.

Also included are a few shots of the lead supporting tanker which while officially a 100th WG jet, made a nice change as it is still wearing the markings of its former home at Altus AFB.

WC-135C 62-3582/OF flying as 'Lando 90' heavy, takes the 29 under-run:
ImageWC-135C 'Constant Phoenix' 62-3582/OF 45th RS / 55th WG by Daniel Beeden, on Flickr

Close up of the nose art detail. Heat haze was a bit of a headache.
ImageWC-135C 62-3582/OF 45th RS / 55th WG by Daniel Beeden, on Flickr

What a jet!
ImageWC-135C 62-3582/OF 45th RS / 55th WG by Daniel Beeden, on Flickr

Supporting tankers led by 100th ARW KC-135R 57-1493, 'Quid 700 flight':
ImageKC-135R 57-1493 351st ARS / 100th ARW by Daniel Beeden, on Flickr

And finally a close up of markings rarely seen in Suffolk:
ImageKC-135R 57-1493 351st ARS / 100th ARW by Daniel Beeden, on Flickr

Hope these are of some interest.

Best wishes, Dan

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by DeanW » Tue Jul 04, 2017 12:51 pm

First one is bang on, perfect conditions for it.

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by Punkrunner62 » Tue Jul 04, 2017 1:55 pm

White Tops in the sun, brings out the best in a stunning jet.The old ones are the best ones.
Cheers.

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by MarcelB. » Tue Jul 04, 2017 3:15 pm

Is it known, how long it will stay at EGUN?
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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by DanBeeden » Tue Jul 04, 2017 4:53 pm

Hi Marcel, no idea of departure details I'm afraid. It's been here about a week and a half and has flown twice so far.

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by Will24 » Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:02 pm

Cracking shots mate :thumb:

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by 3Greens » Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:34 pm

Brilliant post Dan :thumbs: Can't beat a 'white top' particularly with proper engines !

Thanks for posting

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by Knife 04 » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:12 am

Excellent stuff Dan!

Darren

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by jeroenbeijer » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:13 am

Very nice Dan!

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by GhostFlight91 » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:18 am

Nice!!

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by paddyboy » Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:55 pm

Hi Dan :P

Have to agree with the rest of us fellow 'Reapers' :lol:

Great shots :thumbs:

Thanks for sharing :thumb:

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Re: Constant Phoenix returns

Post by reaperops » Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:14 am

Lovely images.
Here we go........ The Devils Knockin' at my door!

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