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Osprey`s to Mildenhall
Osprey`s to Mildenhall
According to the latest issue of Defence helicopter ,the UK government has given approval to the U.S. to deploy a squadron of CV-22 to Mildenhall. This follows a shift in policy by Washington regarding the armed services posture in Europe.
Apparently the recent deployoment of CV-22 was by African Command in support of operation Odyssey Dawn.
Apparently the recent deployoment of CV-22 was by African Command in support of operation Odyssey Dawn.
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This is correct, the Osprey will be a permanent fixture at Mildenhall very soon.
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An aircraft worthy to replace the MH-53M although in my books, i wish the Pave Low was still around.
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Does this mean the 21st SOS will be re-activated or will it be another squadron operating the Osprey's?
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Be interesting to see how long it is before the Ospreys arrive, well I will be more than happy to watch them flying round in evening while I'm sat outside my tent beer in hand
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Will this move bring some A10's back to the UK?
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Does anybody know if there is a time scale on this deployment , or is it a case of 'wheels on tarmac'?
I'm really looking forwards to getting down there this time !
I'm really looking forwards to getting down there this time !
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Exciting news and I guess represents USAF's committment to the UK as a base. Wasn't long ago there was talk of the SOG leaving the UK altogether. Also, if I am right these will be the first USAF aircraft of a new type to be based in this country since the F15E's back in the early 1990's. Yes the HH60's but they were displaced from Iceland.
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Dont know about a worthy replacement Rich but here here to your last sentiment! Pave Low rulesRichC wrote:An aircraft worthy to replace the MH-53M although in my books, i wish the Pave Low was still around.
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Permanent as far as i know?beefsteak wrote:Does anybody know if there is a time scale on this deployment , or is it a case of 'wheels on tarmac'?
I'm really looking forwards to getting down there this time !
Giving Mildenhall back it's Special Forces Helicopter operations that were taken away when the MH53s disbanded.
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Woo Hoo............
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My next trip to the 'hall is not till October, does anyone know if they will be here by then?
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My mother was running a cake stall at Ely marketplace last Saturday to raise money for the British Legions 90th Anniversary and ended up chatting to a lady who turned out to be the wife of an Osprey pilot who was going to be on the new squadron at Mildenhall, would have thought this means that they cant be too far away from arriving.
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Perfect timingtornado17 wrote:My next trip to the 'hall is not till October, does anyone know if they will be here by then?
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Yippee!! Wife's not too happy, she's saying I can only spend half a day there, I've got other plans for her!!!Spirit of Kitty Hawk wrote:Perfect timingtornado17 wrote:My next trip to the 'hall is not till October, does anyone know if they will be here by then?
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According to "Aviation Week" dated 7/6/2011 says quote "Next year, AFSOC will also be the first to stand up an overseas V-22 base, when CV-22s will be based at RAF Mildenhall, U.K" .
Also "Defence Talk" say "The first of the MC-130Js are slated to be delivered to their home bases during fall of this year" I assume Mildenhall will be getting these?
Also "Defence Talk" say "The first of the MC-130Js are slated to be delivered to their home bases during fall of this year" I assume Mildenhall will be getting these?
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Hope there is a few ospreys around at mildenhall on aug 2nd,im hoping to pay a base visit with the friends of duxford by then after being cancelled twice before due to operational commitments! Hopefully i will get my first images posted afterwards!
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No, they are going to Kirtland and Cannon.welshandy wrote: Also "Defence Talk" say "The first of the MC-130Js are slated to be delivered to their home bases during fall of this year" I assume Mildenhall will be getting these?
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Think that is gonna be a bit early for the ospreys, seems to be more september/october time by the sounds of it.kev52 wrote:Hope there is a few ospreys around at mildenhall on aug 2nd,im hoping to pay a base visit with the friends of duxford by then after being cancelled twice before due to operational commitments! Hopefully i will get my first images posted afterwards!
Think the MC-130 guys at RIAT last year mentioned they would be replacing the P's in 2012.welshandy wrote:
Also "Defence Talk" say "The first of the MC-130Js are slated to be delivered to their home bases during fall of this year" I assume Mildenhall will be getting these?
No, they are going to Kirtland and Cannon.
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How much space have LN got? Would they be able to fit a squadron of A-10's in?gummyb3ar wrote:Thuis is some interesting news as missed out on the chance to seem them earlier this year and would this mean that both lakenheath and mildenhall would look to improve and and maybe grow could this also coincide with the return of some A 10s back in the UK ??
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