Fairford notam 23rd April

[dragon51]

NEW ** B0706/12 (RAC) Monday, 23 Apr 06:00 to Friday, 27 Apr 2012 18:00

FAIRFORD MIL ATZ ACTIVE 5NM RADIUS 5141N 00147W. 12-04-0301/AS 1

[stealth1234]

Any idea what this is for?

[stealth1234]

U1270/12 (AGA) Fairford
N51°41.00 W001°47.00 5nm
Monday, 23 Apr 2012 07:45 to 08:30
Elevation: SFC - 99900
PARADROP WI ATZ

[MikeB]

I imagine it'll be for the Ramstein C-130J's which are due.

[stealth1234]

I imagine it'll be for the Ramstein C-130J's which are due.

Cheer's do you know how many?

[MikeB]

I imagine it'll be for the Ramstein C-130J's which are due.

Cheer's do you know how many?

The public affairs release stated four.

In addition, aircraft from the 37 Air Lift Squadron based at Ramstein in Germany, will be performing flying operations at RAF Fairford, which will involve an additional four C-130 aircraft and 150 personnel. This will take place from 23rd to 27th April.

[SamP]

The Notam for the para drop has been taken down, but the Notam for the base being open today is now up:

U1291/12 - AD AND RWY 09/27 OPEN. AVBL FOR SKED MOVEMENTS ONLY. 23 APR 07:00 2012 UNTIL 23 APR 20:00 2012. CREATED: 23 APR 06:07 2012

[big john]

Herky 91 on 252.875 radar vectors to 09 and Herky 92 about 5 min behind

[Three Geese]

Herky 94 in bound at this time working 133.75

[CRGJones]

Herky 94 departed 1420.

Herky 91 is now coming in over E Anglia.

Chris

[stealth1234]

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