Exercise Saber Strike - Advanced Info/Discussion

[SamP]

I realise that aircraft movements are currently unclear, especially daily ones, but with the Red Arrows operating from Fairford on the 4th and 5th of June, does anyone suspect that there will be any B-52 flying at all during those dates?

Didnt realise the reds were coming on those dates whats it for .info appreciated.

It's all in the thread entitled 'Red Arrows at Fairford 4 and 5 June' in this very section.

[richpittman]

Can some kind soul please provide a complete list for Brize/Fairford arrivals plus Fairford Ground and tower Freqs.
I always seem to miss 1 frequency when visiting

Regards Rich

[big john]

Another reason to think it won't be till the 6th or 7th, is the 09 ILS serviceability has been extended to the 6th.
FROM: 14/05/28 15:08C) TO: 14/06/06 09:00
E) ILS RWY 09 U/S

[Tronk 11]

Thanks Guys,
I was thinking of visiting on the Monday, but doing Benson & listening from there just in case. The reds & the ILS issue are stacking against a Monday/Tuesday arrival for the BUFF's.
I may just have to monitor them routing across the country when they head out on missions.

[Skywatcher]

Can some kind soul please provide a complete list for Brize/Fairford arrivals plus Fairford Ground and tower Freqs.
I always seem to miss 1 frequency when visiting

Regards Rich

Hi
I have sent you a pm
Hope that's of help
All the very best as always
Max

[sonicbenj]

freind of mine who is on lakenheath went to fairford today will find out arrivals later and more info

Any update on this Chris?

Cheers

[nick197]

B1007/14 - MILITARY ATZ ACTIVATION 5NM RADIUS 514101N 0014720W (FAIRFORD AD,
GLOUCESTERSHIRE). 14-06-0487/AS 7. 0500-2200, 02 JUN 05:00 2014 UNTIL 20 JUN
22:00 2014. CREATED: 29 MAY 09:22 2014

MATZ activation's up.

Do you guys think that as well as this Notam above, There will also be a Notam stating the runway is available for scheduled movements? like the U2 Notam's etc.
Having that Notam would reduce the guessing game as to when they're flying .

[Pune]

Excellent last two posts/questions, any ideas guys, and galls...?

[SamP]

Pune, your post reeks of sarcasm due to the addition of

They're both valid questions. Unless the rolling eyes were un-intended, which would make the post pointless anyway, what's the problem?

[Pune]

Sorry but no sarcasm intended at all, I am not that kind of person, rolling eyes not meant as any gesture, just asking if any info' available, if offensive please remove..and I don't have a problem at all.

[wave scanner]

B1007/14 - MILITARY ATZ ACTIVATION 5NM RADIUS 514101N 0014720W (FAIRFORD AD,
GLOUCESTERSHIRE). 14-06-0487/AS 7. 0500-2200, 02 JUN 05:00 2014 UNTIL 20 JUN
22:00 2014. CREATED: 29 MAY 09:22 2014

MATZ activation's up.

Do you guys think that as well as this Notam above, There will also be a Notam stating the runway is available for scheduled movements? like the U2 Notam's etc.
Having that Notam would reduce the guessing game as to when they're flying .

I Think the above Notam covers everything possibly including any scheduled stop overs by U2's, not that I'd expect any, but who knows?
The only exception would be if any air frames operated outside of the 0500-2200 hrs times

[Pune]

Thanks wave scanner, looks like it's a waiting/listening game then.

[Mike]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

[nick197]

+1hr for bst so 6am-11pm

[wave scanner]

+1hr for bst so 6am-11pm

I meant to put the Z on

[Pune]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Could be, and if I remember correctly, wasn't there a U2 in the hangar during RIAT two years ago?

[wave scanner]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Could be, and if I remember correctly, wasn't there a U2 in the hangar during RIAT two years ago?

I think It left before the Friday morning practice session last year?

[big john]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Switchover seems to happen 10 - 14 days after the C17 drops in.

[MikeB]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Switchover seems to happen 10 - 14 days after the C17 drops in.

Just coincidental!

[rh226]

Switchover seems to happen 10 - 14 days after the C17 drops in.

Which was 23rd May - thus making the changeover this coming week.