FighterControl

Hi Guys,
If this is the right place to ask, just how close can you get to the Holbeach range, may be returning to that area in a month or so, may take a detour to visit for a few hours?
Any more info' appreciated.
Cheers
Pune

When it's active this is one of the easiest RAF stations to view from, with a grandstand seat on the action.


http://youtu.be/X-TXloNdTkU

Thanks Tailplane, that's fabulous footage; have you any info' on road numbers etc that could help me with the location?

Lots of info here...

http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk ... lbeach.php

There's a couple guides worth reading

On Target :- RAF Holbeach
Thunder & Lightnings - RAF Holbeach guide

Tuesday's and Thursday's are probably the best day to visit

From reference to Thunder & Lightnings map, I would always drive to point "F", from where you can watch each plane come round on approach to whichever target. Strafing on targets 1 & 2 would be directly above your head at some 10s of feet - the excitement with the Harrier was don't duck - the excitement with the F15s was they would report people on range (not correct, public footpath).

Marham Tornados often come through straight after take off doing a dry run on target before going on route.

Sadly, a lot less activity than previous years, but if you catch a ground controller week then it will be good.

Thank you so much everyone for the info', hope we get lucky when we eventually make it over that way...looks great.
Thanks again
Pune