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F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
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Thanks Bob, did not pick up if additional Notam.
Rob
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...and the banter in the bar, 'Air Force took one day to do what the Marines did in three/four/five !' (whichever turns out applicable)slogen51 wrote:At this rate the USAF and Marine Daves will all arrive at the same time!
Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
17.25BST ....and to add to that "CLEAN81" KC-10A 83-0077 is not long airborne from Luke AFB heading East at FL260 - with the F-35As?? Hopefully (fingers crossed) 

Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
Let's hope so!rh226 wrote:17.25BST ....and to add to that "CLEAN81" KC-10A 83-0077 is not long airborne from Luke AFB heading East at FL260 - with the F-35As?? Hopefully (fingers crossed)
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Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
No he's not due untill Thursday
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Ahh ok, thanksSpitfire88 wrote:No he's not due untill Thursday
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I doubt it, who operates the KC-10 that has apparently gone sick!tim_raper wrote:
...and the banter in the bar, 'Air Force took one day to do what the Marines did in three/four/five !' (whichever turns out applicable)
Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
Hi All
Like many, watching~listening~awaiting let's keep everything crossed as RW 27 beckon's
Work out of the way now for the next two weeks
skywatch1
Like many, watching~listening~awaiting let's keep everything crossed as RW 27 beckon's

Work out of the way now for the next two weeks



skywatch1
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Hi guys, sorry to block up the thread with a question but I'm really interested how you all get your information? Like how many are coming over, what base they are leaving from, the issues with the tanker? I find it very very interesting and would like to find out for myself rather than have the good grace of others doing all the work for me. Any help would be greatly appreciated and once again, sorry for not posting anything relevant to the 35's.
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OTIS 80 looks to be still on the deck at St Johns tonight ??Rob666 wrote:Does this mean Otis has cancelled?
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What do cry when we see The Man With the Stick???
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Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
No Fairford NOTAM for tonight at the moment, Paul. So I would imagine that it is staying put until "delivery" of the F-35B's is certain.
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19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
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Where are they off to?CHILL51 wrote:19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
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What does this mean exactly please?CHILL51 wrote:19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!
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CLEAN81 (1x KC-10 & 4x F-35?) between 25,000ft & 26,000ft with Memphis Centre- I think?Pune wrote:What does this mean exactly please?CHILL51 wrote:19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
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20.15ST Now plotting ENE of Nashville heading ENE shortly crossing into Kentucky. Current track looks as if they are heading for either McGuire or Dover AFB (but I could be wrong)
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Will probably be 2 tankers with 2 USAF F-35s and 1 RAF f-35, and yes talking to Memphis within the level 250 and 260, getting closer to the UK for the trip over, but staying in the US for now.MRTT wrote:CLEAN81 (1x KC-10 & 4x F-35?) between 25,000ft & 26,000ft with Memphis Centre- I think?Pune wrote:What does this mean exactly please?CHILL51 wrote:19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
It's a KC-10 83-0077, call-sign CLEAN81 flying between Flight level 250 and 260 leading a flight of 4 F-35A's from Luke AFB AZ to somewhere on the east coast of the USA. It's expected that they'll drop into a USAF base somewhere on the east coast, rest up for a day, and then continue across the Atlantic on Thursday (hopefully!). Romour is that only 2 will actually make the crossing to Fairford, the other two acting as ground/air spares.Pune wrote:What does this mean exactly please?CHILL51 wrote:19.42L CLEAN 81 Flight of 5 in the block FL250 -260 with Memphis centre http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=zme_memphis
They're currently over Kentucky north of Knoxville Tennessee. More info in this thread viewtopic.php?f=342&t=133214
I doubt it's got anything to do with USMC/RAF F-35B's. The F-35A's are USAF machines from Luke. There ain't any F-35B's at Luke.
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Re: F-35s to Fairford discussion thread
They are heading to St John's
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