29-04-2022

[slogen51]

07:04 RCH 489 descending via NAVPI for Fairford on 133.325

Showing as (03-3127) AE1238 C-17

[city42]

think this should be still picking up stuff from the 52 deployment

[slogen51]

Vectors for Fairford runway 09

[Reach1985]

There were 2 x what looked like B-52 engines visible wrapped up on the dispersals visible from Dunfield Lane the other day. C-17 maybe for these?

[nitro999]

A U-2 departed around 09:40L

C17 called for their departure clearance around 09:50L but no movement yet.

[f14stumpy]

Notified Tower that he has a maintenance concern.

[BOLLO]

11.17 BLACK 01 up on 252.875 direct ROPAL

[Reach1985]

Does anyone know where the U-2 departed to at 09.40? Back to the states? If so does that just leave the 1 U-2 here now (currently out as Black 01)?

[Ollie]

Does anyone know where the U-2 departed to at 09.40? Back to the states? If so does that just leave the 1 U-2 here now (currently out as Black 01)?

It should return later this evening mate.

[sonicbenj]

Does anyone know where the U-2 departed to at 09.40? Back to the states? If so does that just leave the 1 U-2 here now (currently out as Black 01)?

Departed as BLACK02 so will be back this afternoon

[Reach1985]

Super - will keep an eye on here & will try & see it return!

[BAVC10]

U2 returning and just passing over Gloucestershire (Staverton) Airport @ 18:00 so around 10 mins to run to the field.

[Ollie]

68-10329 BLACK02 touchdown 18:09

[LeeHathaway]

RCH 489 looks to have departed in the last few minutes

[zero_gravity]

BLACK01 now well on the way home , about to start descent then SHAW for the turn.
40 mins to touchdown ?

[CHILL51]

19.18 BLACK 01 joining visual for the overhead break at departure end rwy 09 working 279.275