Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

[KarlADrage]

Not from my source, but a third party advises 1300. Not sure if anything else is planned before then. They did a bit this afternoon....

[Ben Montgomery]

Today. Was. Stunning.


End of.


6 hours of fog lifted just in time to catch all four specials, the two seater and several others bashing the circuit - pure magic!

Needless to say, photos to come!

[stealth117]

Saw all 5 of them in formation over work in newark, quite high up but was nice to see Look forward to seeing them up close on Weds

Martin

[Blackcat1]

I bet the photographer was Jamie Hunter editor of Combat Aircraft, great pic taker, or maybe it was our very own Sheff????

[Ben Montgomery]

It was Jamie and I'm sure he'll have some stunning stuff.

Great to see the camo special out and about, and they were using 22 even though the wind was favouring 04 - if that was in deference to the huge crowd at the 22 end then fair play RAF!

A thought that crossed my mind too - the wind was strongly for 04 at some points!

I've put a photo up in the photo section if anyone is interested (shameless plug... )

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[colt99]

I think the final flypast is tomorrow(tuesday) this notam says reserve day is the 15th? see 5th line from the bottom

H5396/10: Formation flying will take place
Q) EGTT/QWVLW/IV/M/W/000/030/5250N00010W040
FORMATION TRANSIT BY 16 MIL FAST JET ACFT ACFT. THE FORMATION WILL
FORM UP IN VCY OF 5239N 00033E (MARHAM AD) FROM 1305 HR AND THEN
ROUTE:
5239N 00033E (MARHAM AD) 1318 HR
5221N 00006W (WYTON AD) 1322 HR
5237N 00029W (WITTERING AD) 1326 HR
5239N 00029W (STAMFORD) 1327 HR
5302N 00029W (CRANWELL AD) 1401 HR
5310N 00031W (WADDINGTON AD) 1402 HR
5318N 00033W (SCAMPTON AD) 1404 HR
5306N 00010W (CONINGSBY AD) 1411 HR
5244N 00039W (COTTESMORE AD) 1415 HR
5240N 00044W (OAKHAM) 1416 HR
5244N 00039W (COTTESMORE AD) 1420 HR
THE FORMATION WILL REMAIN IN VCY OF 5244N 00039W (COTTESMORE AD)
UNTIL 1430 HR PRIOR TO LANDING.
15TH IS RESERVE DAY. TIMINGS, HGT AND ROUTE ARE APRX AND MAY CHANGE
DUE TO WX OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS. 10-12-0055/AS 1
LOWER: Surface, UPPER: 3,000 Feet AMSL
FROM: 14 Dec 2010 12:55 GMT TO: 15 Dec 2010 14:40 GMT
SCHEDULE: 1255-1440

Dave

[pb643]

Clarification please!

I apologise for not going back through the previous twenty pages, but I am guessing most of it is outdated anyway.

I am sure I will not be the only one checking this thread for up to date information.

Could somebody (in the know) please summarise the situation regarding the flypast proper and practice. In terms of times, dates and airfields visited.

I have been trying to follow todays news with NOTAM's etc, but have ended up more confused than I started.

TIA

Phil

[Ben Montgomery]

Phil - the post directly above yours pretty much sets it out.

It's tomorrow.

[Richard B]

It was Jamie and I'm sure he'll have some stunning stuff.

Great to see the camo special out and about, and they were using 22 even though the wind was favouring 04 - if that was in deference to the huge crowd at the 22 end then fair play RAF!

Well you just could not have asked for anybetter today,
the pilots really played for all the crowd down at 22, and what about that sunset, just perfect.

[Mo]

All,
Current plan as at 1730L tonight is, 16 ship practice tomorrow, final flypast Weds. Timings & locations correct as above for the big day.
Contingency plan in place on Weds if wx is unsuitable.
HTH
Mo

[colt99]

Where have you got this from though Beanie? have the CAA got it wrong? seems like there is too much confusion for a final flypast.
Dave

[T_J]

Not from my source, but a third party advises 1300. Not sure if anything else is planned before then. They did a bit this afternoon....

Thanks!

Has anyone parked in the farmers yard at the end of 22? If so is there much space, will be arriving at Cot late tomorrow morning, just wondering if I'll be fighting for parking space.

There were only a few cars parked up and there is plenty of room. The parking is right next to the Viking Way public footpath.

TJ

[Mo]

Where have you got this from though Beanie? have the CAA got it wrong? seems like there is too much confusion for a final flypast.
Dave

First hand information from Cottesmore this evening.

HTH
Mo

[colt99]

Ok thanks, got to drive from Stansted and wednesday is out unfortunately
Dave

[pb643]

I'm sorry guys, but in response to my question I have received three contradictory replys, which is not really a step forward.

Does anybody have any first hand information?

At the moment the most reliable source has got to be the NOTAM.

Does the practice include all the stations or is it just local?

Regards

Phil

[Mo]

My info is first hand from one of the guys who will be 'stick in hand' tomorrow & Weds.
I'm not in the business of posting duff info (see 22 jets over Wales thread here on FC)
Mo

[captain scarlet]

I think the best thing to do is turn up on both days (tuesday and wednesday) to be sure of seeing some british harriers fly for the last time!

Richard (who was there today, totally frozen and even more confused as to what the plan is regarding the next 2 days )

[pb643]

My info is first hand from one of the guys who will be 'stick in hand' tomorrow & Weds.
I'm not in the business of posting duff info (see 22 jets over Wales thread here on FC)
Mo

Please do not be offended, that certainly was not my intention.

Just trying to figure out when I need to head out to see this at Waddington.

Unfortunately spending two days out is not an option, I might manage 2 hours.

Phil

[Mo]

My info is first hand from one of the guys who will be 'stick in hand' tomorrow & Weds.
I'm not in the business of posting duff info (see 22 jets over Wales thread here on FC)
Mo

Please do not be offended, that certainly was not my intention.

Just trying to figure out when I need to head out to see this at Waddington.

Unfortunately spending two days out is not an option, I might manage 2 hours.

Phil

No worries,
Hope the info is of some use and you manage to catch the jets ok.
Cheers!
Mo

[Phoon]

Just to confuse / help things further!

The birdscarer van came over to us at the 22 end this afternoon and clearly said there is no flying tomorrow, the airfield is not operational and they have not been asked to come in and work.

My farther was in the car at the top of Hooby lane, two RAF chaps came round telling people of the arrangements for WEDNESDAY, regarding parking and a Burger Van being on site.
They also mentioned that the last RAF Harrier sortie will be on Fri 17th December.

Finally, a great day today, I have never seen so many people at the 22 end.