F-35s to Fairford discussion thread

[sonicbenj]

Hey guys,

I can't see if the date has been posted elsewhere on the forum, but it looks like the F-35s are due on June 27th.

UPDATED 3 June | After last week’s successful deployment of two Dutch F-35A Lightning IIs to the Netherlands, Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are now preparing to send five jets to the UK for participation in two major airshows. The jets are expected to arrive in the UK on Monday 27 June, according to Lockheed Martin.

Full article - http://airheadsfly.com/2016/05/30/f-35- ... r-uk-shows

Cheers

Ben

[SallyBjnr]

Cheers for posting, will definitely be there for that

[XA310]

I heard through the grapevine that the RAF is sending a C-130 to the US as route support for the lightnings coming over to the UK so perhaps we are in line for an RAF example to make a surprise visit to the UK.

[powerslave]

I heard through the grapevine that the RAF is sending a C-130 to the US as route support for the lightnings coming over to the UK so perhaps we are in line for an RAF example to make a surprise visit to the UK.

Yeah i think there is defo a uk one coming over for the static,maybe one for flying.
I'd rather see the the american ones to be honest,these will be rarer in the long run.

Ian

[MRTT]

I heard through the grapevine that the RAF is sending a C-130 to the US as route support for the lightnings coming over to the UK so perhaps we are in line for an RAF example to make a surprise visit to the UK.

Yeah i think there is defo a uk one coming over for the static,maybe one for flying.
I'd rather see the the american ones to be honest,these will be rarer in the long run.

Ian

We'll also have USAF F-35s based at LN!

[Blackcat1]

I'm more excited to see the Greek Phantoms lol

[city42]

All F35 will be based at RAF Fairford as that is where all there support will be

[MRTT]

All F35 will be based at RAF Fairford as that is where all there support will be

Yes, I'm aware of that- USAF F-35s are being permanently based at LN.

[SamP]

In a good few years, yes.

[YellowBelly]

I heard through the grapevine that the RAF is sending a C-130 to the US as route support for the lightnings coming over to the UK so perhaps we are in line for an RAF example to make a surprise visit to the UK.

correct, the kit arrived on a C130 yesterday evening, so hopefully a UK example will make an appearance.

[city42]

The RAF one may come over before the 27th

[MRTT]

Very much doubt it.

[city42]

It has been rumored at the MOD where i work

[skywatch1]

skywatch1

[pinza55007]

Anyone have any idea what sort of time likely, am or pm, arrival on 27th, as I am due to go away that day and need to book the ferry!!
Haven't told other half yet of possible detour

[davidoFI]

According to twitter, the jets are up tomorrow for some checks and tanking practice for the transatlantic flight.

[maximus]

Thank you for the info. Day off has been booked...the countdown begins

[YellowBelly]

ah wonder if the UK Voyager that is currently in the states on F-35 tanker trials will be heading home with these visitors.

[sonicbenj]

USAF tankers will be dragging the F-35s over as they've not finished AA refuelling trials with the Voyager yet.

[rh226]

ah wonder if the UK Voyager that is currently in the states on F-35 tanker trials will be heading home with these visitors.

There is no Voyager in the US doing F-35 trials.

That Voyager (ZZ334) arrived home in the early hours of 4th June following the successful F-35 AAR certification.