slogen51 wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:53 pm

quid63 wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:36 pm

nice shots which spot did you use thanks

For the afternoon sun shots I just walked to the north side of the lights at the 24 arrival end - where most people park for landing shots.

I think I may have been in your company for a while on Tues evening, down the track.

Stupid question time again... Are these going to be outside over the weekend or hangared. Sorry but someone had to ask 😂 Actually it is a good question especially relevant to the working spotter. I only have a stupid answer in that someone will have to go and have a look but my guess is that they w...

hi, are the Typhoons out on the field all day when not flying? when I do get to visit it will be arriving there about 1130-1200, so going by other posts the 1st wave will be landed or just getting back, would they get hangared then... stay safe, regards, dave... You can also usually see a few in th...

BOLLO wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:25 pm

Its not closing,simple .

Whilst we all hope that is the case, at this stage there has been no announcement from either the MOD or USAF to suggest a reversal of the closure decision announced in 2015.

Hi spitfire88 I am sure it mentioned Mildenhall. Nope it’s says aircraft currently based at Mildenhall will remain in th U.K. At Mildenhall.Hard luck pal. Whilst we all hope that is the case, it does not specifically say they will remain at Mildenhall - If anything the open ended statement suggests...

Spitfire look at the USAF news section big topic in there. They had a big press conference. The closure of Mildenhall wasn't specifically mentioned, the only reference was that the 100th ARW & 352nd SOG would be remaining in the UK. cant see why they would move it all to Fairford Mildenhall, being ...

I suspect Agent K is quite right in his assumptions. They'll flout the idea of a 20k personnel reduction and then we won't all feel so bad when it's 'only' 5-10k that get removed. There was even talk of the entire Royal Marines being gotten rid of which would be insanity. Anyone who possibly though...

Hi all, hot day at coningsby, missed the first spitfire display but here are the rest of the flyers until I left at 15.45 - 382 gunfighter 31 300 " 32 920 " 33 348 warlord 11 427 " 12 929 triplex 41 937 " 42 428 Cobra 21 439 " 22 379 apollo 11 ZK367 EB-R " 12 LF363 JX-B battle 1 MK356 QJ-3 " 2 354 ...

How often do they night fly ? Is there any pattern how often it happens or just random. I notice the last time was earlier this month, so how likely is it to happen again next week when I am heading up there ? I always keep an eye out for Gary's notams. Thanks in advance for any info. The next few ...

That’ll probably be the kiss of death for future Exercises at Waddo, transfer them to Coningsby, as for the ISTAR residents I wonder who’ll have priority, them or the Reds😎 The 1, 2 or sometimes zero daily movements of said fleet should be easy to plan around the Reds. Sentinels are also going by t...

Westy wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:03 pm

I hear the Defence Review is to cap at 48 total buy.

Where did you hear that?

Are all 138 to be based at Marham? I'd say it's unlikely that the RAF would ever have 138 at any one time. If they do commit to purchasing 138, then early batches may be retired as new batches come in. All guess work though. They may yet still split the F-35 purchase into A and B variants with some...

Fantastic set, went to that show, only photos I can find is of the Brawdy based JP and a two colour brown camo Andover.

Vulcanone wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:12 pm

Suspect the Horses are well fed and have an excellent pile of @@@@ waiting....

Certainly not happening this week, if at all. Info from someone on base.

On the Coningsby Spotters Page They are now talking about 2 or 3 weeks stay I would be very surprised Who said that Pete? Was it the same comedian that stated that the Swiss F-18s were coming down to donna nook?? ;) :whistle: :roll: It is indeed the very same. As usual, putting 2 and 2 together and...

EGVP wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:49 am

Hearing rumours of Rafales (Rafaels? Ruffles? Rafaellos?) at Coningsby towards the end of the month.

Any substance..?

Rumours came from someone with a friend or relative on 3sqn. 3 sqn deploying somewhere and the FAF Rafales supposedly operating from 3's HAS site for a short period.

Hi all, nice sunny day with runway 25 in use, missed the first 4 departures but got them on recovery. Here are the flyers for the day - ZK315 apollo 11 ZK367 EB-R " 13 ZK379 " 14 ZK436 warlord 11 ZK429 " 12 ZK319 havoc 21 ZK366 " 22 ZK335 apollo 12 ZK318 warlord 13 ZK354 razor 11 ZK361 " 12 ZJ916 t...

...or Middle Wallop closing and Apaches centralised at Wattisham. Wattisham to win because of larger housing with prospects for more. Dave I heard rumours last year that middle wallop would close and all move to Boscombe down! A big airfield that isn’t been used to its full capacity. Salisbury plai...

plmc135 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:10 am

Not sure Waddington is really an option as it could impact on the operations at Cranwell, which in todays terms is relatively busy.

It's plenty far enough away from Cranwell's MATZ. Cranwell traffic can head south and use Barkeston Heath if required for circuit work.

wezgulf3 With the retirement of the sentinel at some point in next 5 years I think there would be plenty of room. Its not about room at Waddington, when the Red Arrows practice it shuts down the base, this would have an impact on Waddington's flying schedule. Wes... Which often ranges from 0 to 3 m...