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Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by DanBeeden » Thu Apr 15, 2021 3:26 pm

Snoop 95 wrote:
Thu Apr 15, 2021 2:38 pm
DanBeeden wrote:
Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:15 pm
Even if they do come through LN, with easterly winds and sunshine forecast for the foreseeable, unless they arrive very early morning or early evening the heat haze will rule out decent shots of nose art etc. This only matters of course if getting pics of the artwork and mission symbols is your aim!
Heat Haze! B****y freezing today.
Haha! I was at LN on Tuesday and the heat haze was significant, that said it was warm with very little wind. It's turning out to be much cloudier than forecast so maybe photographic prospects are looking up, while temperatures are seemingly going the other way!

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Nighthawke » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:37 pm

Current forecasts indicating 06 will continue to be in use.

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by B2Stealth4Fairford » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:44 pm

Did the MO birds turn up? Was it just 6 or the 18 complete.

Any idea as to when they leave. Guess tomorrow or Sunday, as usual stay a night or 2.

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by HBHM » Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:58 pm

B2Stealth4Fairford wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:44 pm
Did the MO birds turn up? Was it just 6 or the 18 complete.

Any idea as to when they leave. Guess tomorrow or Sunday, as usual stay a night or 2.
11 arrived today, 1 didn't get beyond Aviano. 6 more expected tomorrow.

Earliest departures Monday, but could be quite early.

Full details in the movement monitoring logs which you'll be able to access once you've made 5 posts elsewhere

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by MiG_Eater » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:07 pm

Anyone any idea on timing for the arrival tomorrow?

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by B2Stealth4Fairford » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:15 pm

Many thanks HBHM for that. No rush to go over tomorrow unless to view the stragglers.

Monday morning maybe the best time by the sound of it. Hope early isn’t before breakfast. Sure they will want their Steak and Eggs before flying time.

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Nighthawke » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:38 pm

Just so that you are aware - from the gov.uk website:

"You should continue to minimise the amount you travel where possible. This means you should avoid making unnecessary trips and combine trips where possible."

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by rh226 » Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:41 pm

B2Stealth4Fairford wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:15 pm
Many thanks HBHM for that. No rush to go over tomorrow unless to view the stragglers.

Monday morning maybe the best time by the sound of it. Hope early isn’t before breakfast. Sure they will want their Steak and Eggs before flying time.
As you can't see the Heads Up thread as yet, here is what I actually posted......
rh226 wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 6:22 pm
The ALTRV is already posted (G0100/21). Departing Lakenheath around 0545-0600BST (at the earliest) on Monday 19th.
So I will leave you the choice of either the MOs or your bacon & eggs, etc. Which will it be??

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by bizfreeq » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:04 pm

Nighthawke wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:38 pm
Just so that you are aware - from the gov.uk website:

"You should continue to minimise the amount you travel where possible. This means you should avoid making unnecessary trips and combine trips where possible."
Considering you can now stay away for as long as you like in a caravan or in self catered accommodation such as air bnb with people from your household, that's not really relevant any more is it?
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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Nighthawke » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:36 pm

It is relevent as it is current guidance as updated today. Whether individuals choose to comply or ignore is up to them. Plenty have. Help was the intention - take it or leave it, I really don't care.

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Apache123 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:18 am

Are the MO eagles visable from the Warren?

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by James Cutting » Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:38 am

MiG_Eater wrote:
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:07 pm
Anyone any idea on timing for the arrival tomorrow?
From 1300L onwards I'd say currently. Maybe a bit later 1330L
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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Whoppa722002 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:29 pm

Apache123 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:18 am
Are the MO eagles visable from the Warren?
They weren't when I was up there for the landings yesterday.
Thanks for any help

Wayne :thumb:

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Apache123 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:03 pm

Whoppa722002 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:29 pm
Apache123 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:18 am
Are the MO eagles visable from the Warren?
They weren't when I was up there for the landings yesterday.
Cheers for the info. Won't waste a 450mile journey 👍

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by burnsy133 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:33 pm

Can anyone confirm where they are parked and are they are visible from the outside ??

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by busterg4 » Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:49 pm

burnsy133 wrote:
Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:33 pm
Can anyone confirm where they are parked and are they are visible from the outside ??
A friend went up today, they are spread over both pans I believe, he could only read 12 of 13 seen, the others remained elusive.
His log of what could be seen if it helps.
90-237, 238, 242, 243, 246, 248, 253, 255, 259
91-333, 600
92-366

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Blue fox » Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:08 am

Thanks for that, much appreciated. : :thumb:

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by B2Stealth4Fairford » Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:57 am

Thanks for the heads up Bob (rh226) of the airfield NOTAM and departures are that early, I think I will stay and have my Bacon & Eggs. Would have been interested if it was 1000.

There is early bird, and early bird. Considering I am a Night Owl, neither are are good for me 😂😂 0545 that serious kip time.

Blimey they must be on to a sure thing, and keen to get there.

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Nuski » Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:29 pm

Hiya, can anyone confirm how many are currently there before i make the 3.30am drive to Lakenheath tomorrow morning please :) also am i correct to presume all will be leaving tomorrow morning or would it be only the Saturday arrivals?
Many thanks

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Re: Are MO F15s due w/c 12th April?

Post by Mike » Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:46 pm

There's 17 at Lakenheath at present (1 had to divert to Aviano and is still there) and I presume that the 11 that arrived on Friday will depart before the 6 that arrived on Saturday to allow for crew rest.
Plenty more info in this thread in the OTT section, this will become visible to you once you have made 5 posts on the forum :- viewtopic.php?f=8&t=203500&p=1287759#p1287759

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