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Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
I understand that in the last few days a couple of Chinooks, Wildcat, and Apaches have been refuelling
at Barton, is this a one off or is it regular occurrence.
at Barton, is this a one off or is it regular occurrence.
Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
Reasonably regular to get them use the airfield as a fuel stop....not usual to have five examples and three types on one day though.
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Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
viewtopic.php?f=16&p=973078#p973078 This what I was referring to. Credits to the photographer EGVP.
A good pointer to any forthcoming military movements is the arrival of a military road tanker on the airfield. If you fancy a flight out of Barton its £165.00P Plus £15.00P Landing fee. But there is a bonus
guess where they fly too if that airfield isn't too busy with test flying.
A good pointer to any forthcoming military movements is the arrival of a military road tanker on the airfield. If you fancy a flight out of Barton its £165.00P Plus £15.00P Landing fee. But there is a bonus
guess where they fly too if that airfield isn't too busy with test flying.
Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
No military tanker, it's all done by the airfield refuelling team. Very much luck of the draw I'm afraid!
Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
ZJ211 as GUNSHIP 01 called in for fuel this afternoon before routing South to Stafford and.....
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Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
Looks Like Apache AH.1 ZJ224/Gunship2 has been into Barton this afternoon, now tracking heading south
Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
GUNSHIP01 ZJ225 & GUNSHIP02 ZJ211 stopped for fuel at Barton around 12:20, departing around 13:40.chrisward123 wrote:Looks Like Apache AH.1 ZJ224/Gunship2 has been into Barton this afternoon, now tracking heading south
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Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
I know a bit late but recently joined. Here are a few images. Only had a short time as went across on my lunch.
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ225 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
Chris
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ211 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
ZJ225 AgustaWestland AH-64 Apache by Christopher Newton, on Flickr
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Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
09/4/18
13:35 ZJ126/VIC552 (Merlin HC.3) Due in for refuel
13:35 ZJ126/VIC552 (Merlin HC.3) Due in for refuel
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Was a threeship, will post photos in a sec.
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16:20 - ZZ397/SKUA319 (Wildcat HMA.2) due in
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Anyone with any pictures for Barton please feel free to join and post on Facebook group
Barton city airport Manchester spotters
Thanks all
Barton city airport Manchester spotters
Thanks all
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Re: Barton Airfield used by Military Helicopters
14:00 - ZZ413/SKUA324 (Wildcat HMA.2/Royal Navy) In for Refuel
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