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Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

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ShorehamFlyer
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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by ShorehamFlyer » Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:15 pm

SpilsbyPete wrote:
Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:26 pm
Guys

What's the latest on these
Which one is in the hangar and are the rest still outside
I still need ZJ693

Thanks in advance
Pete
ZJ693 was one of two outside this afternoon between 16:00 and 17:15 (ish).
The other was unreadable (light grey serial on slightly lighter grey)
Both were on the tower ramp area. Only two sentinals noted sadly.

Ian.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by MRob » Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:14 pm

Hi,
ZJ690 is the other sentinel with ZJ693, both read off today.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by acsmith117 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:18 am

Planning a visit tomorrow... if any kind soul can update the situation on the Sentinels later?
Looking for 693 like most and 691 maybe.. that was only ever “dot spotted”

Many thanks

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by reaper493 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:43 am

693 was still out yesterday. Easily identifiable with its faded flat colour and red bar.
There is one parked next to it, it will probably take a walk down the A15 towards Sleaford to read it off. Arrive early to avoid the heat haze. It may well be 690 as per last week.

If you want to arrive mega early, RC135 may be out between 6/6.30.

Possibly something from Brize due as well.

Mike

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by acsmith117 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:23 am

Thanks Mike... probably won’t be till teatime but even knocking 693 off will be a bonus.

Andy

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Thor » Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:46 pm

690 & 693 outside at present, the others are hangared. All 5 will be outside and should be readable from the A15 next week.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by MRob » Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:36 am

Many thanks for the sentinel update. I’m still after 692 so any update next week is much appreciated.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by teeonefixer » Fri Apr 30, 2021 8:00 pm

Does anyone know which 2 were parked out today (south of the 2 RC135's) one with 5 Sqn red bar?
Thanks

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by reaper493 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:07 pm

The one with the bar is 693, the other probably 690 as previously reported.

Mike

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by teeonefixer » Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:14 pm

Thank you Mike

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by ShorehamFlyer » Mon May 03, 2021 8:33 am

Thor wrote:
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:46 pm
690 & 693 outside at present, the others are hangared. All 5 will be outside and should be readable from the A15 next week.
Morning,
Has anyone been, and noted all 5 outside?
I am assuming the airfield is closed as bank Holiday but if all 5 were outside I would do the journey, as I still require 2 of them.

Many thanks for any information,
Ian.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Thor » Mon May 03, 2021 9:26 am

ShorehamFlyer wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 8:33 am
Thor wrote:
Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:46 pm
690 & 693 outside at present, the others are hangared. All 5 will be outside and should be readable from the A15 next week.
Morning,
Has anyone been, and noted all 5 outside?
I am assuming the airfield is closed as bank Holiday but if all 5 were outside I would do the journey, as I still require 2 of them.

Many thanks for any information,
Ian.
Ian, only 2 outside yesterday morning - looks like the other 3 are still hangared & being worked on :(

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by ShorehamFlyer » Mon May 03, 2021 10:00 am

Thanks Thor, I have the two outside, so will sit back and wait for the others to appear from their hiding place.

Ian

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Chriscobb » Mon May 03, 2021 11:36 am

Likewise I still need 2 of them and will be doing a round trip from Kent so waiting patiently until hopefully all 5 are outside . Any updates would be gratefully received

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by paulspot » Wed May 19, 2021 1:42 pm

Anyone know if 691 is now outside please?

MTIA.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Leardriver » Mon May 24, 2021 12:59 pm

Passed by this morning with no optics😡
3 Sentinels in a line with the red band one in the middle.
No other Sentinels seen.
2 x RC135 with the row of Sentinels.

Appreciate any serials if anyone can help and will
remember my optics next time I promise ! 🙂

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by reaper493 » Mon May 24, 2021 1:15 pm

The RC's will be 664/665 - 666 currently at Mildenhall.

Red band sentinel is 693.

Others are probably 690 as that's been out the whole time, and 694 as that has been noted on tow recently, but not guaranteed.

Mike

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Leardriver » Mon May 24, 2021 1:41 pm

Thanks for the quick reply Mike.

much appreciated.

LD

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by raameagle » Mon May 24, 2021 2:05 pm

I've just received a message quoting ZJ694, 693 and 690 as the 3 outside (left to right as you look from the wave).
Regards
Mark

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Re: Any comments on the Sentinel's retirment last Friday

Post by Leardriver » Mon May 24, 2021 2:44 pm

Many thanks for the info Mark.

LD

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