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First of next F-35B batch ZM156

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RubyRoo
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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by RubyRoo » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:03 pm

np1991 wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:19 pm
ZZ331 departed Brize this morning as RRR 9301 heading out over the Atlantic westbound, maybe to collect ZM156 7 and 8?
I'm probably mistaken, but I think usually there's an A400M that repositions to Gander (or thereabouts) to provide SAR cover for the trip over. That might be the tell tale sign.

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by Alf » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:20 pm

np1991 wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:19 pm
ZZ331 departed Brize this morning as RRR 9301 heading out over the Atlantic westbound, maybe to collect ZM156 7 and 8?
ZM158 only made it's first flight a few days ago, so unlikely to be delivered soon. Unless they just collect ZM156 and 7?

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by np1991 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:47 pm

Cool, thanks both.
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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by FlyingFairy » Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:40 pm

np1991 wrote:
Mon Sep 06, 2021 12:19 pm
ZZ331 departed Brize this morning as RRR 9301 heading out over the Atlantic westbound, maybe to collect ZM156 7 and 8?
The Voyager has gone to collect the 3 x 41 Sqn Typhoons that are currently conducting trials in the States, not remotely connected to F35s.

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by Starbuck » Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:01 pm

With 207 pilots either flying out or on HMS PWLS, the last thing they can do is go and pick up new jets, delivery is October or November.

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by Alf » Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:13 am

ZM159/BK-25 has been reported on Scramble as outside at FW, so 4 new for the UK now active there.

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by hans.coldrick » Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:43 pm

Missing the tornados😥

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by Alf » Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:50 pm

ZZ334 has arrived at Fort Worth, so assuming the next batch is due for delivery in the next few days?

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Re: First of next F-35B batch ZM156

Post by slogen51 » Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:56 pm

27th of October apparently

I put some fresh batteries in the torch

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