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Blackcat1
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Alpha Jets

Post by Blackcat1 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:09 pm

Hi all

Have the Alpha Jets been retired yet?

Thanks
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by Sussex to Devon » Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:50 pm

Hi,

ZJ646 Alphajet (ETP88) passed overhead Exeter airport yesterday 22/01/2018 to the Culdrose area.

Don't know if that helps
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by Blackcat1 » Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:18 pm

Thanks, still around then.
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by freebird » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:27 pm

I've seen it said they are all due to be retired at the end of January. Time will tell.
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:47 pm

Thanks
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by eagle driver » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:46 am

ZJ647 Currently airborne as ETP08
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by Blackcat1 » Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:40 pm

Did the Mach Loop. Sad to see her go.
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by MRTT » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:21 pm

Has been reported that they were retired today. :(
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Re: Alpha Jets

Post by steve36uk » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:09 am

ZJ646 flew over Cheltenham this afternoon presumably on her last flight
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