STORK01/02 & DARK11 Movements 11/10/21

[SamP]

Thanks Fink, how long ago was that?

[Selina59]

As they have stated the runway is open until late tonight, can we maybe presume that there may be some more action tonight? It's unusual that they run that late on the NOTAM unless something else is happening isn't it?
I'm quite a new spotter and still learning, so apologies if that's a silly question.

Yes definitely, it literally means anything could happen up until 2300L.

If aircraft return you'll sometimes find the notam will go down if nothing is going to happen after that.

Thank you so much for the explanation - if the B1s return at 4.30 as expected I won't make it in time from work so will keep an eye on the NOTAM to see if it gets pulled after they (and the U2) land before I decide to make a trip. Thanks again

[fiann]

Thanks Fink, how long ago was that?

few minutes ago

[rva65]

Be interesting to see if they return via SKEGI and take the same routing as Black 1 back to the field.

I’ve a feeling they will do what bombers do and just go straight down the Daventry from the East, they won’t go as far north as the U-2’s to cross the coast, would be nice though, direct Shawbury then south over Worcester!

[Thunder]

As they have stated the runway is open until late tonight, can we maybe presume that there may be some more action tonight? It's unusual that they run that late on the NOTAM unless something else is happening isn't it?
I'm quite a new spotter and still learning, so apologies if that's a silly question.

Remember the U-2 is still up, although I would expect that to back within the next couple of hours. NOTAM's can be put up for any length of time so wouldn't read too much into times stated.

[rva65]

Anyone know what the parking situation is like at FFD this afternoon?

[dragonhunter20]

Anyone know what the parking situation is like at FFD this afternoon?

Wash pool lane is busy but still spaces. Bomb dump and lay-by is closed.

[jigsaw]

DARK11 flight etd 1840z out and back (2Hours)
credit PCB (Facebook)

[rva65]

Anyone know what the parking situation is like at FFD this afternoon?

Wash pool lane is busy but still spaces. Bomb dump and lay-by is closed.

Ok thanks, is Wash Pool Lane the one that runs down the side of the bomb dump opposite the 27 end, and where we used to queue up for the RIAT east P&V?

[jigsaw]

Anyone know what the parking situation is like at FFD this afternoon?

Wash pool lane is busy but still spaces. Bomb dump and lay-by is closed.

Ok thanks, is Wash Pool Lane the one that runs down the side of the bomb dump opposite the 27 end, and where we used to queue up for the RIAT east P&V?

correct

[rva65]

Thanks very much.

[rva65]

Thanks very much, what about the wide entrance just before Wash Pool lane? is that still available for parking? probably full if it is!

[Reach 392]

DARK11 flight etd 1840z out and back (2Hours)
credit PCB (Facebook)

May explain the slightly protracted hours for this afternoon's NOTAM.

[markranger]

DARK11 flight etd 1840z out and back (2Hours)
credit PCB (Facebook)

May explain the slightly protracted hours for this afternoon's NOTAM.

Could this not just be the ones heading back From Spang?

[WhiskeyMike59]

STORK 01 02 still parked at SP, engines running, due out 16.30L direct Fairford.

[GoldenPlane]

Both B-1B’s departed from Spangdahlem a few minutes ago!

Jordy

[Reach1985]

Does anyone know what a typical flight plan to UK would be from Spang? Though not direct I’m wondering if they’ll go via NAVPI-MAM and then down Dav corridor? If so I will have my eyes peeled in Norfolk.

[alhenderson]

Does anyone know what a typical flight plan to UK would be from Spang? Though not direct I’m wondering if they’ll go via NAVPI-MAM and then down Dav corridor? If so I will have my eyes peeled in Norfolk.

I would imagine they will use the Dav corridor. Pretty much the standard way back to FFD from that part of Europe. I certainly hope they do so I can get a second fix for today :-)

Al.

[ttt242]

5 min ago B1s contact with Brussels ACC on 387.050, think it was direct KOKSY

[Reach1985]

KOKSY which is on the Belgian cost could suggest a flight in over London (in fact you basically follow the Thames from the estuary directly to its source!) as the transports do in to Brize.