Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov to sail through channel...

[T_J]

NOTAM for Russian Navy Exercise (Training Flights and Rocket Test Firings) 10-15th November and 17-22nd November.



A1323/16 NOTAMN
SFC - FL300
CREATED: 03 Nov 2016 13:10:00
SOURCE: EUECYIYN
A1323/16 NOTAMN
Q) LCCC/QWELW/IV/BO /W /000/300/3507N03501E045
A) LCCC B) 1611100500 C) 1611222100
D) 10-15 17-22 0500-2100
E) RUSSIAN NAVY EXERCISE (TRAINING FLIGHTS
ROCKET TEST FIRINGS) WILL TAKE PLACE IN AREA :
342940N0343345E
343000N0350700E
343327N0351850E
343345N0353548E
354500N0352540E
354500N0345600E
350540N0344715E
F) SFC G) FL300
CREATED: 03 Nov 2016 12:46:00
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

A1324/16 NOTAMN
Q) LCCC/QARLC/IV/NBO/E /000/300/3511N03438E055
A) LCCC B) 1611100500 C) 1611222100
D) 10-15 17-22 0500-2100
E) DUE TO RUSSIAN NAVY EXERCISE AS REFERED IN
NOTAM LCNC A1323/16, THE FOLLOWING AIRWAYS WILL BE
CLOSED:
1.W/UW 17 (BALMA-NIKAS)
2.R/UR 78, M/UM978 (ALSUS-NIKAS)
3. B/UB15 L/UL620 (BALMA-ALSUS)
4. W/UW10, L/UL619 (VESAR-NIKAS)
5. R655 (BALMA-KOBER)
6. UR655 (BALMA- LCA)

From Cyprus info at following link.

http://notaminfo.com/latest

[22A]

http://www.lbc.co.uk/news/world/russian ... bmarine-i/
Russian warships have chased away a Dutch submarine near its convoy in the Mediterranean, according to Moscow's defence ministry.
The ministry said NATO submarines were trying to track Russian naval movements, according to the Interfax news agency.
It reported that the submarine had been dangerously manoeuvring near the battle group.

[T_J]

Landsat 8 image from 8th November 2016.



Link to large image.

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5683/3062 ... 6ec2_h.jpg

From

https://www.flickr.com/photos/pierre_ma ... 622201550/

[GUNHOG]

T.J she's still smoking well? good images
Regards
Kev

[kristianrj]

Sounds like a MIG-29K may have crashed in the Med?

[MRTT]

Yes, believe the pilot has been rescued by helicopter.

[T_J]

Russian Mig-29 fighter jet crashes in Mediterranean

A Russian Mig-29 fighter jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea as it tried to land on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, the country's defence ministry has said. The pilot ejected safely from the plane, the ministry said.

The defence ministry said the crash was as a result of "technical malfunction" during a training flight. The jet came down a few kilometres from the carrier and the pilot was picked up by a rescue team.
"The pilot's health is not in danger," the ministry said, adding that he was ready to fly again. It said that flight operations had not been suspended.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37978463

[jeallen01]

One less Russian bird for "whoever" to deal with if it should come to that - glad the pilot is OK because he was only doing his job.

[page_verify]

One less Russian bird for "whoever" to deal with if it should come to that

[T_J]

The Kuznetsov battle group have commenced combat ops.

The Russian military has launched a large-scale operation against terrorists stationed in Homs and Idlib provinces of Syria, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday.

"Today at 10:30 and 11:00 we launched a large-scale operation against the positions of Islamic State and Al-Nusra [terrorist groups] in the provinces of Idlib and Homs," Shoigu said at a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the top leadership of the Russian Armed Forces.

The 'Admiral Kuznetsov' aircraft carrier, the flagship of the Russian Navy, is also taking part, Shoigu said. This is the first time the 'Admiral Kuznetsov' has taken part in a military operation. Sukhoi Su-33 fighter jets have been launched from the deck of the carrier, the defense minister said.

Terrorist positions have been hit with cruise missiles from the frigate ‘Admiral Grigorovich’, Shoigu added.

https://www.rt.com/news/366995-anti-ter ... n-carrier/

[romeo bravo]

One less Russian bird for "whoever" to deal with if it should come to that

Probably this - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37978463

[T_J]

Report from Admiral Kuznetsov. Su-33 noted carrying FAB-500 unguided bombs.

[Sparts99]

Propoganda tosh? Report claims 500kg unguided bomb lands within 1.5 meters of the target, I don't think so.

[Andy_99]

Propoganda tosh? Report claims 500kg unguided bomb lands within 1.5 meters of the target, I don't think so.

What they didn't mention was the target was Syria itself.

[T_J]

http://www.janes.com/article/65775/russ ... -kuznetsov

[jeallen01]

"Eyes in the (very high!) sky!

Russia - the "World" can see what's you are doing.

[T_J]

Extension of the NOTAM off Syria.



A1416/16 NOTAMN
Q) LCCC/QWELW/IV/BO /W /000/295/3507N03501E045
A) LCCC B) 1611240500 C) 1612272100
D) NOV 24-29 0500-2100, DEC 01-06 08-13 15-20 22-27 0500-2100
E) RUSSIAN NAVY EXERCISE (TRAINING FLIGHTS AND ROCKET TEST FIRINGS)
WILL TAKE PLACE IN AREA:
342940N0343345E
343000N0350700E
343327N0351850E
343345N0353548E
354500N0352540E
354500N0345600E
350540N0344715E
F) SFC G) FL295
CREATED: 18 Nov 2016 11:49:00
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

A1417/16 NOTAMN
Q) LCCC/QARLC/IV/NBO/E /000/295/3511N03438E055
A) LCCC B) 1611240500 C) 1612272100
D) NOV 24-29 0500-2100, DEC 01-06 08-13 15-20 22-27 0500-2100
E) DUE TO RUSSIAN NAVY EXERCISE AS REFERED IN NOTAM LCCC A1416/16,
THE FOLLOWING AIRWAYS WILL BE CLOSED:
W/UW 17 (BALMA-NIKAS)
R/UR 78, M/UM978 (ALSUS-NIKAS)
B/UB15 L/UL620 (BALMA-ALSUS)
W/UW10, L/UL619 (VESAR-NIKAS)
R655 (BALMA-KOBER)
UR655 (BALMA-LCA)
M/UM601 (LCA-BALMA)
SFC-FL295
CREATED: 18 Nov 2016 13:35:00
SOURCE: EUECYIYN

http://notaminfo.com/latest

[H.A.Bucken]

A liquid associated with ancient leather curing springth to mind.
R.P.

[T_J]

A Russian Sukhoi-33 fighter jet has crashed in the Mediterranean while landing on its carrier, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement obtained by TASS on Dec. 5.

"After performing a combat mission over Syria a Sukhoi-33 fighter-jet overran the runway while trying to land on the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The rupture of the arresting cable was the reason," the report said.

The pilot ejected himself and was promptly taken on board the Admiral Kuznetsov by search and rescue service. His life is not in danger, the Defense Ministry said.

http://rbth.com/defence/2016/12/05/russ ... ean_653613

[jeallen01]

Two down - how many more to go??