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by Mikepaparomeo
Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:09 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: The Crypt
Replies: 2
Views: 970

Re: The Crypt

sschofield wrote:
Tue Apr 08, 2025 10:49 pm
It's the HAS complex directly opposite the viewing area. Previously used by 493(?)FS when they had F15s. Some limited views through the trees as you drive past.
Thanks Stuart
by Mikepaparomeo
Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:41 pm
Forum: RAF Lakenheath
Topic: The Crypt
Replies: 2
Views: 970

The Crypt

Evening folks
Whilst I have been around long enough to remember bimbling along the grass verge to the Brandon Rd happily reading off F-111 and weekend visiting Tonkas, F-16A/B and Starfighters, could someone please enlighten me as to where the 'Crypt' parking area is please?
Regards in ignorance
Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Sun Sep 22, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: RAF Mildenhall Based Aircraft list as of 18/08/24
Replies: 14
Views: 6402

Re: RAF Mildenhall Based Aircraft list as of 18/08/24

Rumour on the fence yesterday that 00333 came back with AMC on the tail, rather than USAFE. Couldn't find it to check for myself. Should appreciate confirmation. Also, is it permitted to report aircrew names, as painted under the cockpit? I know that 100 proof has the CO's name and he is on the bas...
by Mikepaparomeo
Thu Aug 08, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: AAC Wattisham
Topic: Wattisham - 07/08/2024
Replies: 0
Views: 2495

Wattisham - 07/08/2024

Noted from the fence around 2.30pm 7 August were Apache AH.2 ZM702, ZM726 and ZM729 all active. ZM710 and ZM723 were on the apron along with DHFS Juno HT.1 ZM519
by Mikepaparomeo
Thu Aug 01, 2024 9:42 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: Marham 01-Aug-24
Replies: 0
Views: 2670

Marham 01-Aug-24

This morning after what seemed like a very long time engines running ZM155/021 departed 10.24 and returned to circuit 10.59. Air test?
by Mikepaparomeo
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: Marham fleet F-35 Sightings - 2022 > 2024
Replies: 71
Views: 28895

Re: Marham fleet F35 Sightings - 2022/23

(ZM139)/005
(ZM149)/015
(ZM142)/008
(ZM158)/024
noted under the shelters 19-Oct lunchtime
by Mikepaparomeo
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: RAF Waddington
Topic: Cobra Warrior 23-2
Replies: 276
Views: 54851

Re: Cobra Warrior 23-2

As of 2.42pm Wed, the WAVE has closed for the day.
M
by Mikepaparomeo
Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: RAF Coningsby
Topic: REQ: WOLF14
Replies: 2
Views: 1217

REQ: WOLF14

Anyone able to put a reg to WOLF14 please. Part of a 4-ship along with ZK435, ZK383, ZK341 (assumed from Hex codes) that landed back around 11.35. Seen from the beach at Skeggy!
Regards, Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Mon Sep 12, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: Hastings C1 Leeming firedump 1983
Replies: 6
Views: 1260

Re: Hastings C1 Leeming firedump 1983

Hi Dom
W&R9 lists Hastings WJ329 as fuselage section arrived 5/5/82 for the dump. Ex Topcliffe
Regards
Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Mon Sep 12, 2022 12:57 pm
Forum: Old Serial tie up area
Topic: Odiham dump July 1983 Wessex+
Replies: 4
Views: 1212

Re: Odiham dump July 1983 Wessex+

Welcome to FC Treble111. I suspect that was Greenham Common weekend? Trusty Wrecks & Relics 9, published April 1984 says situation at Odiham 'little changed' from W&R8. It lists XD182 Whirlwind on dump XN387 Whirlwind BDRT XP333/G Whirlwind BDRT XS871/AI Wessex HAS1 instructional use 61-2414 CH-47A ...
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Cosford
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022
Replies: 109
Views: 105722

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022

Mikepaparomeo wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:43 am
Mikepaparomeo wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:10 am
BAF491 showing as FA-136 heading north after a PD @ Brize Norton. Assuming for Cosford, unless they hit LFA7 and trundle home :-)
Returning to Brize after a practice display at Cosford
And now joined by FA87
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Cosford
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022
Replies: 109
Views: 105722

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022

Mikepaparomeo wrote:
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:10 am
BAF491 showing as FA-136 heading north after a PD @ Brize Norton. Assuming for Cosford, unless they hit LFA7 and trundle home :-)
Returning to Brize after a practice display at Cosford
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Cosford
Topic: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022
Replies: 109
Views: 105722

Re: RAF Cosford Air Show 2022

BAF491 showing as FA-136 heading north after a PD @ Brize Norton. Assuming for Cosford, unless they hit LFA7 and trundle home :-)
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: RAF Shawbury & Ternhill
Topic: 2022 Cosford Airshow
Replies: 25
Views: 10711

Re: 2022 Cosford Airshow

Tiffy showing as ZJ914 and returning east via Lichfield corridor Herc ZH889 in vicinity of Cosford presently, low level Chinook ZA681 is heading north-west near Moreton-in-Marsh, up towards Worcester so a possible candidate for later BAF491 currently heading west up Thames estuary and showing as FA-...
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri May 20, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: RAF F35 Fleet - 2022 sightings
Replies: 20
Views: 6073

Re: RAF F35 Fleet - 2022 sightings

viewtopic.php?f=51&t=219977
and
viewtopic.php?f=51&t=219955
for some recent codes
Regards, Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Fri May 20, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: RAF Marham
Topic: Marham 19/05/22
Replies: 0
Views: 758

Marham 19/05/22

Broke a long journey from Norwich to Stoke with a look-see @Marham on Thursday Noted around 3.45 - 4.15pm Eastern sun shelters (207Sqn) (ZM145)/011 (ZM144)/010 ZM157/023 ZM158/024 ZM149/015 (ZM142)/008 Western sun shelters (617Sqn) ZM161/027 btw, any tips on how to get a better view into the western...
by Mikepaparomeo
Thu Mar 10, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: East Anglia
Topic: John's Field Closed
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

Re: John's Field Closed

Open today, but I didn’t stop in
Br
Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: RAF St Mawgan & Newquay
Topic: A39-007 due Newquay?
Replies: 7
Views: 6383

Re: A39-007 due Newquay?

I have seen mention of it being due into Brize Norton 08h00 Friday
Regards
Mark
by Mikepaparomeo
Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: RAF Shawbury & Ternhill
Topic: 2 APACHES VISITING SHAWBURY TUESDAY 16th
Replies: 5
Views: 1831

Re: 2 APACHES VISITING SHAWBURY TUESDAY 16th

paulk wrote:
Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:37 pm
They were ZJ188 and ZJ233
Did you have eyes on? There is good background on ZJ188 which showed on tracking sites yesterday as ZJ187 but was 100% ZJ188. Hunter2 showed as ZJ230. Be v good to have visual confirmation of ZJ233 if poss
by Mikepaparomeo
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:35 am
Forum: RAF Leeming
Topic: YorkNite Day 9 : Friday 4 December 2020
Replies: 16
Views: 3938

Re: YorkNite Day 9 : Friday 4 December 2020

That’s very helpful Mike. Thanks for posting
Regards

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