F-22 deploying to Europe soon

[tornado17]

Haven't heard that rumour, where are these going to?

[DEREK SMITH]

presumably the F18's are off the carrier to sit in the hall as it's closed 5th to 10th then return to the carrier once the VIP's have finished visiting etc

[plmc135]

Don't forget the rumoured CA eagles !

Should have arrived at Barnes Westfield tanked by BOBBY 52. 6 CA ANG F-15's CUBE 11 - 16.

[BOLLO]

Don't forget the rumoured CA eagles !

They are not coming going OTT direct.

[BOLLO]

presumably the F18's are off the carrier to sit in the hall as it's closed 5th to 10th then return to the carrier once the VIP's have finished visiting etc

Arrived at Lakenheath as planned

[slogen51]

(Very much tongue in cheek) tomorrow's NOTAM?

Heard that the raptors are coming from the east - so a Mediterranean notam if any

[Rockstar]

I've not seen these links posted under the various threads covering visiting aircraft to Lakenheath at present, so, as this is deployment related I plumped for this one. Feel free to move, otherwise maybe of interest....

https://www.lakenheath.af.mil/News/Arti ... ploy-19-1/

https://www.lakenheath.af.mil/News/Arti ... akenheath/

[Fighterfoto]

presumably the F18's are off the carrier to sit in the hall as it's closed 5th to 10th then return to the carrier once the VIP's have finished visiting etc

This is apparently a working visit for the carrier so the usual VIP engagement is presumably not taking place. The C-2 going to Norway earlier this week may be an indication that the ship will be heading to play in Ex Trident Juncture next and so will sail back into the North Sea rather than head back to the Med. Time will tell.