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RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

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RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by billydog » Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:46 am

ZZ664 arrived at Mildenhall this morning to begin a spell of TDY with us, whilst Waddington's runway is re-surfaced.
Looking forward to having her down at the local for a few months! :D


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ImageZZ664 RC-135W (1) by jut73, on Flickr

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Thanks for taking a look. :thumb:
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by BOLLO » Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:50 am

Better late than never I say.Loverly shots mate . :thumb:
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by Gus0898uk » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:03 am

Terrific shots, where has 664 been since Waddingtons runway closure?
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by billydog » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:04 am

Cheers chaps. :thumb:
Hes been down in Cyprus as far as i know.
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Post by Jammo » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:05 am

They look great Justin, glad the light came out for second pass :clap: :clap: , were u the other one on top of mound? :thumb:
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by tazmin88 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:24 am

billydog wrote:Cheers chaps. :thumb:
Hes been down in Cyprus as far as i know.
reported elsewhere as left Jerusalem a couple of days ago heading to akrotiri enroute mildenhall
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by BOLLO » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:35 am

tazmin88 wrote:
billydog wrote:Cheers chaps. :thumb:
Hes been down in Cyprus as far as i know.
reported elsewhere as left Jerusalem a couple of days ago heading to akrotiri enroute mildenhall
Thought it was operating out of the UAE with the other RC's ??
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Post by Vulcanone » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:39 am

I think the Defence Secretary said it was operating from Akrotiri shortly after the Tornados were deployed to Cyprus.

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Post by BOLLO » Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:42 am

Vulcanone wrote:I think the Defence Secretary said it was operating from Akrotiri shortly after the Tornados were deployed to Cyprus.

Tim S
But it arrived at Akrotiri yesterday and night stopped from elsewhere ?
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Post by sg-andel » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:28 pm

Cracking winterlight on it !!.
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Post by billydog » Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:31 pm

Jammo wrote:They look great Justin, glad the light came out for second pass :clap: :clap: , were u the other one on top of mound? :thumb:
Hi mate. :thumb:
Yeah, i was up on the mound this morning. In the black jacket....
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Post by Flyingmonster » Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:01 pm

Lovely shots Justin! It was operating out of Al-Udeid in Qatar I heard.
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by paddyboy » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:49 pm

Hi Juggin :P

You rotten b'stard :lol:

Would I have liked to have been there :S

YES :Wow:

Am I jealous: no, no, no, no, no, YES :Wow:

Great catch, nephew :thumbs:

Have a great New Year :thumbs:

Very best regards

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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by Skip » Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:04 pm

Very nice Justin, like Paddy I'm not Jealous...........much :blush: :lol: :lol:
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by billydog » Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:54 pm

paddyboy wrote:Hi Juggin :P

You rotten b'stard :lol:

Would I have liked to have been there :S

YES :Wow:

Am I jealous: no, no, no, no, no, YES :Wow:

Great catch, nephew :thumbs:

Have a great New Year :thumbs:

Very best regards


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She'll be in the region for a few months (hopefully) so you should get a chance to catch her at some point...... You never know- the boys from 51 Squadron may even be kind enough to shoot some approaches at NIA for you! :D

Thanks for the comments guys. :thumb:
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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by reheat module » Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:30 pm

Hope the boys and girls on 51 manage to get some family time too.
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Post by baz1 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:02 pm

welcome home guys and gals, make the most of her while she's at the hall guys, we are having her back home ASAP!

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Post by kevos1 » Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:20 pm

Quality Justin. I sat at the heath hoping it would arrive in the afternoon. Then heard the Ascot calling pop up. Gutted. Great shots mate. I knew if anyone would get it, you would :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: RAF 'Rivet Joint' Arrives at RAF Mildenhall 29/12/14.

Post by TeeJay » Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:36 pm

Hi Justin
Well caught, and lovely shots, its been a cracking light today for pictures :clap:
I missed this as she came OTT home on may way out to LN :O
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Post by fmansam » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:39 pm

Please see post for down route pics!! :ninja:

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