Exercise Chameleon

[Typhoon73]

From the 12th of July, RAF Leeming will host another Ex Chameleon. This usually involves a large amount of helicopter activity, and as stated by the NOTAM, there will be para-jumping exercises. It concludes on the 31st of July. I'm not sure what the situation is regarding the viewing area, as I am aware it has been locked on previous exercises.

EXER CHAMELEON 2-15. PJE WI 20NM RADIUS 541754N 0013209W (RAF
LEEMING) WI FLW CONE (ALL ALT AMSL): SFC-2000FT RADIUS 2NM,
2000FT-5000FT RADIUS 5NM, 5000FT-10000FT RADIUS 10NM, 10000FT-15000FT
RADIUS 15NM, 15000FT-18000FT RADIUS 20NM. DROP HGT SUBJ ATC CLR. OPS
CTC 07825 352330. 15-07-0079/AS4.

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[FergiZA600]

Not sure if this info is correct but have been told these or the Aircraft taking part. C-130 x2 Skyvan Chinook x2 Merlin Lynx x3

[rdchawk]

How does viewing work for these sorts of exercises?? I'm on holiday by Downholme Moor (not spelt right) when the exercise is on - Is it a case that the area is restricted or can I simply turn up and watch some of the exercise??

[chrisellio]

Generally the viewing area is shut for these exercises. At one time you could drive round to the water works towards the end of the runway but I believe that is now locked off due to boy racers though happy to be corrected.

[Typhoon73]

Hi Chris. I was at Leeming today... There is still the same open access to the lane leading to the scrap yard and I spent a nice 3 hours there today, however the waterworks further down is locked but I never saw that as a vantage point for photography, always preferred the place before which is open, and last time I was at the waterworks I was bombarded by flies!
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[rdchawk]

I understand in regards to closures at RAF Leeming but what about "in the field" at the moors where its taking place??

[Agent K]

Yeah can be locked due to it been a special forces exercise, the jumpers are from the SAS or at least most have been in the past.
So I am sure people are aware this is the main reason for the tight security around the base. I also hope to attend nearby this time around.....

...as the drops up north, I really hope this information helps you out.



Cheers Leigh

Very comprehensive and interesting, thanks for sharing this.

[Typhoon_93]

Just arrived at Leeming at 13:18 Sunday 12/07/15 ZH877

Gareth

[storm1]

Warlock 1-2 heading north, 2 x Pumas, might be inbound Leeming.

[venom]

Maybe get zorro at Prestwick
Heres hopeing
Colin

[Typhoon_93]

Leeming 09:40 Monday 13/07/15

ZH877 Herc
ZH884 Herc landed 09:39
(ZE376) Lynx landed 09:35 serial from OTNE
Puma x 2

Gareth

[Typhoon_93]

Update @ 14:00

Only Exercise activity so far today was Lynx ZE376 working near the cross
Runway with troops roping out of it. It then departed south at 13:59.

Hawk XX157 coded 157 departed at 13:54 don't think this is a based one.

Gareth

[simon]

C-130J ZH884 Zorro 01 just north of Stafford heading in the direction of Leeming. Time 16:30

[mattsutt]

Currently, 1800 Monday, at Leeming are

ZH877 and ZH884 Herc
ZA704 Chinook landed as SHF498
XW237 Puma active as Warlock 1
XW199 Puma active as Warlock 2 using incorrect hex E3C283

All call signs taken from SBS

Matt

[Typhoon73]

Cheers for the info all. Herc ZH877 seen over York heading south at around 9:00PM.
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[simon]

ZH877 Zorro 1 heading south now at 05:19L

[Ferrari]

seen from the A1 at 09.45 Tues 14 July - Hercules taking off and then heading south - any ideas which one?

Thanks,
Ferrari

[adderman]

Hi Folks

ZH875 'Zorro1' departed 1506L on Saturday 18th, not sure when it swapped with 884 or 877

Mike

[Ferrari]

Sunday 19th, 19.05
Hercules landing from the south - nice sight as I drove up the A1.

Regards,
Ferrari

[Typhoon73]

I believe your Herc was ZH884
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