Wasn't expecting any movements at Lakenheath on the Bank Holiday as it was Memorial Day. But the radio kicked into life early as ABLE flight called up for departures.
I headed up the Warren as its the closest place for me to get to from home. Listening to the radio i heard that QUID91 flight at Mildenhall were ready to depart too. I guessed that the Strike Eagles were off down range. ABLE flight departed in pairs and had to keep 15 mile trail as advised by ATC. 01 and 02 headed south following QUID91 and 92 as ABLE 03 and 04 were holding over East Anglia as back up aircraft. They were in the end supported by 5 KC135s.
The photos aren't the best but good enough for a record of Strike Eagles loaded with weapons. They look to be loaded with 7 JDAMS each and A2A missiles. Pilots wearing sand coloured flight suits too.
Enough chat!







They returned after 11hrs down in the Mediterranean but unfortunately i wasn't around to catch them.
Thanks for looking.
Mike