4th january, Base viewing

[nick197]

Just wandered is anyone else going to any bases on the 4th?. Luckly i've got the 4th off work . My choices are all in this priority
1. Cottesmore, With the romour of cottesmore closing i really want to visit.
2. Lakenheath, Cant beat the sound of eagles.
3. Coningsby, I've only ever been once before to this base but its a bit far 200 miles.
4. Brize norton, Visit this base more than 20 times a year which is why its at the bottom.
I hope this is in the right section, Mods feel free to move if it is'nt.

[nick197]

That's a good point mate, I'll still give it a go weather permitting as its quite rare for me not to have to use holiday to visit a base.

[roughcutter]

I would be inclined to visit Lakenheath myself as I don't think the Yanks go overboard with Christmas (as we do), but like Figgis says be prepared for a slow Monday start. In which case there's always the Hall down the road - which is 24/7
MarkL

[nick197]

Thanks, I do like LN and in john's field at mildenhall is always good .

[SteveS]

John's field is currently closed to cars, but I'm not sure how long for.

Steve

[nick197]

oh ok thanks for the heads up

[headset 57]

Bear in mind,London Mil won't be running at full capacity either.

[nick197]

Does that mean that movements could be limited?

[Gary]

Does that mean that movements could be limited?

Yep i would say movement would be slightly limited going on past experience, usually takes a couple of days to get back into full swing. Remember Cottesmore might be on night schedule so there might not be much activity till 1 or 2 pm anyway

[nick197]

Everything is against me

[pikey01]

According to the post here viewtopic.php?f=50&t=4469" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; John's field will be closed until the 2nd Jan.

[Trenchard]

Cottesmore is due to be night flying and isn't Notamed to open until 1030L on the 4th

HTH

[nick197]

Thanks for all your help i think i'm going to risk LN atleast if it's dead i can always go to mildenhall

[viper3111]

You can always go down the road at the side of Johns, if all else fails you could even pop over to marshals. I think there are still hercs and bits knocking about.
I will have a look on my way home if you like to see whats about

[Richard B]

Everything is against me

Looking at the weather forcast for the coming week i fear this could be against you also.

[nick197]

I'm trying to ignore that at the moment and hope it changes

[roughcutter]

Bet you're sorry you started this thread Nick.
Well if even the good ol' weather's against you there's always Duxy further down the road, you might even bump into Penpusher doing one of his "bimbles" there!
MarkL

[BOLLO]

Bless him,he's eager to get out and about as are the rest of us.

[Dunk]

Warton reopens on the 4th too

[nick197]

Should i go to LN tomorrow or the 4th? decisions decisions