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another pair Hawks on delivery Mon 13/11/17

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another pair Hawks on delivery Mon 13/11/17

Post by TombsRIP » Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:27 am

"Tarnish/WTN08" seen on climbout rwy 25 Warton 1021z.

ZB119/2110 (ST019) + ZB122/7911 (ST022) hex codes 710371 & 71037D resp.

Now leaving just ZB118/(7909/ST018) to depart under its own steam from the initial 22 aircraft order.

Just handed over to Swanwick Mil 252.875 swk 6402 @ 1030z
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Re: another pair Hawks on delivery Mon 13/11/17

Post by TombsRIP » Mon Nov 13, 2017 1:37 pm

WTN08 just departed Lyon 1330z presume enroute for Bari and nightstop? Squawk 4057. ST019 hex showing on tracker sites.

Update: Tues 14/11 - arrived at Heraklion (Iraklion) about 5-10 mins ago (0925z). Had departed Bari 0807z (ATD on FR24).
Note: The centreline tanks fitted to all RSAF Hawks on ferry flts are conformal tanks designed by Bombardier and manufactured at Hamble, combining a fuel tank with a forward compartment which is accessed by nose 'swinging' open (but not more than 90 degrees!!)
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Re: another pair Hawks on delivery Mon 13/11/17

Post by jetnoise » Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:41 pm

Pictures posted at viewtopic.php?f=16&t=154941.
It was noticeable that they only had the centreline tank - presumably all the underwing drop tanks have gone out on previous deliveries.
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Re: another pair Hawks on delivery Mon 13/11/17

Post by TARGET » Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:40 pm

I think you will find the Saudi Hawks have only flown with only the one c/l tank. It is the Omani ones that have also fitted the under wing tanks.

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