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RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
- James Cutting
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Would be nice if they gave us the chance to shoot 1 or 2 at this event, if your theory is correct. Sounds good though.
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Was a rumour of twelve! Turning up on one day - sounds unlikely but not too long to wait
Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
We were told there would be no big arrival. Whether plans have changes or they are hoping to limit the number outside the base by people hearing of multiple arrivals dates.
They also mentioned due to the F-35B fuel capacity or lack of it. They were looking at only 4 F-35 per tanker on the first trail. So the RAF would have to have 3 tankers available to do it themselves. It was reported when the B's came over for RIAT, they need 16 AR per aircraft for the whole trail.
They also mentioned due to the F-35B fuel capacity or lack of it. They were looking at only 4 F-35 per tanker on the first trail. So the RAF would have to have 3 tankers available to do it themselves. It was reported when the B's came over for RIAT, they need 16 AR per aircraft for the whole trail.
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Fuel hungry eh just like a Lightning :-)
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Should just stick them on HMS Queen Elizabeth and boat them over
Probably be faster in the long run
Probably be faster in the long run
Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Great War Display Team booked for the same day at raf Marham.
Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
The RAF's new equipment, deemed more reliable than an F-35
Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
The following link to the new RAF website may help to reduce the speculation as to what is happening with F-35B's later this year:-
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/raf-f-35b-p ... -training/
https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/raf-f-35b-p ... -training/
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
lets not forget the 48 F35Bs on order are for the Carriers as much as anything else.
You compare the F35B to the Harrier and the F35B is better in every aspect really,Range ,Payload ,Weapons load,Sensors ,Stealth.Bring back Capability.
You can't compare it against the Tornado, The Typhoon is replacing that.
Mark.
You compare the F35B to the Harrier and the F35B is better in every aspect really,Range ,Payload ,Weapons load,Sensors ,Stealth.Bring back Capability.
You can't compare it against the Tornado, The Typhoon is replacing that.
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Late last year, I heard that 617 were due to arrive at Marham on 3rd August but that had changed as they wanted the F35's across here for the RAF100 at RIAT. The number of jets also was anywhere between 4 and 9. It appears highly unlikely they will be here for 21st June but my info is quite old so time will tell.Gary wrote:Possibly not, during a visit last year they indicated it's likely they come in dribs and drabs. As low as 4 has been mentioned for the first arrival. You'd expect them to make a big deal with the arrival so would hope more than 4.slogen51 wrote:Are 617 due to have most of their F-35B at Marham by then - could be money well spent ?
The RAF have 14? With a new jet arriving every 2 to 3 months. So in theory should have 16 by June. Some with no doubt stay with 17(R) (min 3?) and OCU (again min3?) . That would put a maximum of 10 available to relocate
Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
There was talk of them arriving on or in time for the Op Chastise anniversary, but last year the station were expecting the first arrival on 31st May, not heard or read any update about that.
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
I've cancelled my two tickets, can't get time off work.
Hopefully someone on here gets to go in place!
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Hopefully someone on here gets to go in place!
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Just had an email, on the list whoo hoo
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Hi Mark
You missed out unit cost.
You missed out unit cost.
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Just had a thought, is it in the evening as before
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
You have to hope the clue is in the title!deerhunter wrote:Just had a thought, is it in the evening as before
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If it is in the evening you will have a long wait for the sun to set
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Omg watch out for the appalling jokes guysdeerhunter wrote:Just had an email, on the list whoo hoo
Glad your on the list Dave
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Re: RAF Marham Enthusiasts Day 21st June 2018
Indeed sunset for 21 June in nearby King's Lynn is at 2126 with twilight finishing at 2217. Very nearly the longest day.slogen51 wrote:If it is in the evening you will have a long wait for the sun to set
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Is it in the evening?
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