I seen this also, guess it’s the waiting game of whether anything passes through.

I believe it’s just Hawks and Texans at the moment but even they’re sporadic.

markranger wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:01 pm

Scudpilot wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:55 am

Do we think that the updates may start today?

I think they have forgotten about that part of the Airshow.

Hang on, RIAT is an air show? Here was me thinking it was part fun fair and part dinner party hosted on an air field!

Thanks, the fuel tanker is where I think the Merlins were last year. I’m planning to hang around for a while anyway yet. My luck would be that they return 5 mins after I leave otherwise!

Been here around an hour. Two wildcats on the field both covered. No signs of anything else other than a fuel tanker that arrived and parked in the middle of a field.

Thanks, ah fair enough I’m on my way in a min. Be there in an hour or so.

All I can now answer my own question. If you walk up the path by the railway you come to the 2 Wildcats. It is then quite a long walk until you get to the Merlins. We were only able to see the 3 grey ones, one which took off, there is probably one spot where you may be able to see all 3, otherwise ...

According to ADSB one of the Chinooks is ZK561, also currently heading Northwest out to sea.

Some of the serials are on this thread, it may be of help.

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=184771

Judging from the last few years we’ve always had an announcement of a participant on the first working Thursday of the year. I wonder if anything is revealed later?

I’ve seen on another group that two Typhoons have departed this morning? Presumably off to Finland, unsure of serials I’m afraid.

One day, there will be a post about the F-35 without pointless and unnecessary slandering of it. :whistle: :whistle: Also, SPERX - Just remember. We ain't the US. We don't have their budget. We’re also not in the 1970’s anymore. I don’t understand people’s fixation on the EE Lightning, yes I unders...

chrisward123 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:26 am

You include link mate?

https://www.scramble.nl/sis-summary

Listed under exercises in January 2020. Assuming it’ll be a similar set up to those that the Swiss (I think) did last year.

I note on scramble it is listing 2 x Typhoons going to Finland tomorrow to commence Hx fighter trials. Assuming that even though these are listed as RAF they’ll in fact be two of the BAE test jets?

eagle driver wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:57 pm

Quickest would be fly to Amsterdam and then hire a car ,depends on your personal plans
Ferry would leave you with more driving ,but gives you more options as in more bases to visit on route.

Thanks, considering all options at the moment.

Is this an annual exercise or was it a one-off last year? I can’t find anything on the scramble summary regarding this.

eagle driver wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:53 pm

Usually nearly as good as an airshow Frisian flag on 23 March -4 April
Rumour circulating mention California ANG F-15s taking part.

What would be the best method of travel to Leuwarden? Guessing either flying to Amsterdam / Eindhoven and hire a car or get the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam?

Like I said it’s a 6 hour round trip for me so if LN is dead it’s a lot of wasted time. Might wait it out and see how tomorrow is and if it’s active I’ll head up Friday morning and do Mildenhall in the afternoon.

Eggman wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:12 pm

last year was fantastic 3rd Jan 2019 was a Mass Take off of F15s

I’m considering visiting on 2nd or 3rd for this very reason. However it’s a 6 hour round trip for me and Sod’s law says nothing will happen till the 6th if I do!

I’ve heard they’re flying F-117 Night Hawks as a christmas surprise for the serving families. I would recommend being at the viewing area from 5am though until around10pm, they’re likely to use the cover of darkness so they’re not spotted by civilians!

I’m guessing lightning didn’t strike?