Aviano F-16s

[bbrenham]

What's the crowd situation like at LN - has half the World and his wife & kids rolled up there yet? I'm planning a run out there on Thursday.

You should have a good time as flying has been what I would describe as "intense" this week and last week. I've not seen a single F-16 yet and I can see them taking off on rwy 24 from my window. All been twin tail fin F-15's when I've been looking. Wind turning from SE on Thurs, so may be using 06 instead. I predict this activity will last at least until Friday afternoon.

[roughcutter]

In that case then, think we'll get down there extra early and (sensibly) park up by the forest gate - if it's okay to park there. Cheers.

[slogen51]

You will have to be there super early as mentioned on here the F-15SA are due to continue their journey early Thursday morning. So competition for a spot will be intense. Naturally you can park in the viewing area road and walk around to the forest.

[H.A.Bucken]

For Friday, 'Metoff' is now giving negligible SW wind circa 0600-0700L then around 0800-0900L NW v. NE, again negligible before hovering around southerly for the rest of the day.
Good luck early risers from Roger in the depleted lakes District!

[radiomidherts]

had a good day at lakenheath today plenty of good company f16s and f15s

[Johnny]

Are the Saudi f-15s going tomorrow

[Tiger 1]

Hi everyone

Can we expect to see the same level of activity this week. May have a chance of being in the area mid week.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

T1

[iainpeden]

Are they expected to return to Italy on Friday? If so, what's the liklihood of them having a day off/preparation day tomorrow and therefore not flying. I have the chance to visit tomorrow and don't want a 160 roud trip wasted.
Thanks

[Blackcat1]

Lovely pass by 4 F16s over Brecon this morning. 1 happy chap! Thanks Dawg ;-)

[Lightningboy2000]

Are they expected to return to Italy on Friday? If so, what's the liklihood of them having a day off/preparation day tomorrow and therefore not flying. I have the chance to visit tomorrow and don't want a 160 roud trip wasted.
Thanks

This is a good point for anyone thinking about a last chance long distance trip to see them tomorrow.
Is it likely they will have a quiet day tomorrow before transiting back Friday? I guess it will be a case of if you can then chance it.

[slogen51]

They are flying Wednesday afternoon , Buck 21/22 are up

Impossible to know for sure with inside info from range bookings etc but I would be surprised if they don't fly Thursday morning at least as it is only a short flight back to Aviano if they go on Friday

What was the support aircraft ? I seem to remember a C-130 came in after they arrived.

18:20 Wild 1/2 on Lakenheath approach

18:30 Buzzard 1/2 on Buzzard ops 50 miles out

[LN Strike Eagle]

I can get there tomorrow afternoon, but have other commitments in the morning. Worth a punt? How busy have the F-15s been the last few days since the 493FS departed?

[slogen51]

Average for the strikes I would say - Tuesday afternoon saw 4 pairs depart.

[slogen51]

Buzzard flight is up in the Marham area Thursday morning

[Typeflyer]

8 have launched this morning, 3 more on last chance as I type.

[LN Strike Eagle]

Thanks chaps. Many Eagles so far today? Could be there for the afternoon, just not sure it's worth the journey for only half a day there.

[Apache123]

are the F16s due to leave tomorrow?

MTIA

APACHE123

[martin condon]

Hi lad's could somebody jog my memory of the departure times of these birds on Monday, I know there was a message somewhere but dammed if I can find it.

Cheers Martin.

[BOLLO]

Any time after 10am.

[martin condon]

Thank you Bollo.