Boscombe Down 19 April.

Post by **chinook** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:39 pm

Rare visitor. RC-135 Air Seeker ZZ664. Stayed overnight and left in morning if 20th

Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 4:55 pm

Boscombe has the longest Military (sortof) runway in the UK at 10528 ft. Ideal for P8's and RC135's once Mildenhall closes.

Post by **chinook** » Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:25 pm

I know but that was not the reason of the visit as I know why it was there. RC-135s will operate from their present base at Waddington.

Post by **Supra** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 9:38 am

chinook wrote:I know, but that was not the reason of the visit, as I know why it was there.

(Edited for most likely meaning?)
Why was it there then? Boscombe Down can't be the only place with a Compass-swing remaining Shirley?

Post by **tonkatom** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:46 am

It was there for the compass swing and I should imagine both aircraft types mentioned will be seen at Boscombe in the coming years.

Post by **chinook** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:55 am

Hi Tom.

As you know I will not answer Supra's question but it was not there for the compass swing. Will text you.

Post by **tonkatom** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 12:23 pm

I understand Chinook,thanks.