RNZAF C-130

[hendriks]

Hello,

I'am planning a trip to the UK next week. First I want to go to Brize Norton for the RNZAF C-130. Is he still there and when is normaly the C-130 at "home" ?

Greetings Arie

[Precinct7]

Hi Arie

it looks to be a busy bird
the last couple of days it as been flying between Tampere and Silic

[Evergreen 44]

Hello Arie,
Yes looks to be at Tampere today
If you check website Ads b nl then Info tab, select a/c type C130 then look for NZ- range serials (long list for Herks)
Once you see the serial listed (in blue) select that. When that page loads click the black map pin on right hand side which then displays route map
Red = start / green = finish position
I hope that helps you plan your trip.
At Brize it tends to park on the South side of the airfield near water treatment works and easily visible from Rwy 25 Western approach end
Have a safe trip and good luck with your tour
All the best,
Paul

[hendriks]

Goodmorning,

Thank you both for your usefull reply and best Wishes.

Greetings Arie

[paulk]

Hi Arie
Evergreen 44 is nearly right. The aircraft has been parked with the RAF C130s which are at the 07 end of the runway. Follow the directions to Alvescot and carry on to Black Bourton. There are signs to a pub called the Vines. Follow these which will take you to a road that leads to a crash gate. Just before the end is a footpath on the left which you can drive down. Drive down as far as you can and you will be opposite the parking bay of the NZ C130. Easy to photograph with sun from mid to late afternoon.
Hope this helps you.

Regards
John

[hendriks]

Thanks John,

I'm looking forward to come to Brize.

greetings Arie

[andrewlutonuk]

Still in Tampere Finland 2100UK Friday 13/05/22

[BOLLO]

16.50 Plotting W/B over Poland heading back to Brize fl 220

[mushbuster]

Landed around 18.30. It is now parked in the South West corner of the airfield just north of the sewer plant. Arie, hopefully you will be able to get there in time and will be able to see it, follow paulk's (John's) instructions above.

[jules50]

Departed.Seen over Wembley heading east at 23000ft.c/s KIW105

[vc10man]

I noticed this was shown as landing at Brize on Thursday the 26 May at around 23.25 can someone confirm as i was thinking of popping up to see it.

[Neil D]

Yes. Parked next to the sewage works.

Neil

[vc10man]

Thank you Neil

[Reach4060]

Morning

Does anyone know if the NZ7003 is out of the hangars yet?
I have a chance to visit tomorrow but don't really want a wasted journey if its still inside.

Thanks
Rod

[Neil D]

It wasn't by the sewage works yesterday.

Neil

[Reach4060]

It wasn't by the sewage works yesterday.

Neil

Thanks. I was there Monday and was told it was hangared so was hoping it might have come out again.
Rod

[GetRAFbackto89nos]

Hello Arie,
Yes looks to be at Tampere today
If you check website Ads b nl then Info tab, select a/c type C130 then look for NZ- range serials (long list for Herks)
Once you see the serial listed (in blue) select that. When that page loads click the black map pin on right hand side which then displays route map
Red = start / green = finish position
I hope that helps you plan your trip.
At Brize it tends to park on the South side of the airfield near water treatment works and easily visible from Rwy 25 Western approach end
Have a safe trip and good luck with your tour
All the best,
Paul

Thanks Paul, thorough explanation and very helpful. Contemplating making a trip again in the near future.
Rgds
Tom

[PapaIndiaKilo30]

Thanks for this.

[Davec7678]

Just been towed out of the hangar and currently being moved to usual parking spot, will be visible from sewage works.

[Reach4060]

Just been towed out of the hangar and currently being moved to usual parking spot, will be visible from sewage works.

Thanks very much for that information - music to my ears
All the best
Rod