RCAF Contingent - Prestwick 28 August 2023

[TomG]

The first three Canadian Hornets for CW23-2 arrived at Prestwick around 1845L Monday 28th August as CANFORCE0851 Flight. The aircraft positioned to Prestwick and night stopped prior to hopping across to Waddington today (Wednesday 30th) prior to their participation in Cobra Warrior 23-2. The Hornets were: 188757, 188774 both with small 425 Sqn markings on the fin tip and 188735 which still carries the scheme from its time as the 2021 demonstration aircraft. CC-150 15005 (CANFORCE3322) was the accompanying tanker and finally CC-130H-30 130343 (CANFORCE2199) provided SAR cover for the crossing. The remaining four Hornets should have joined this trio this evening for the exercise.

188757 CF-188A Royal Canadian AF/425 Sqn 'Alouettes" by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr

188774 CF-188A Royal Canadian AF/425 Sqn 'Alouettes" by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr

188735 CF-188A Royal Canadian AF/425 Sqn 'Alouettes" by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr

15005 CC-150 Royal Canadian AF/437 Sqn 'Husky' by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr

130343 CC-130H-30 Royal Canadian AF/413 Sqn 'Tusker' by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr

Cheers, Tom

[baz1]

very nice and well caught, thanks for posting

[Yunglee]

Great catches, thanks for sharing them.

Lee.

[JetsR4Kids]

Nice shots ! May I ask what camera & lens you use, please ?

JR4K