Joint Warrior

[Agent K]

But not the space? I'd imagine that the 2 current bases will be quite full both in the circuit and on the ground?

[theplanespotter]

But not the space? I'd imagine that the 2 current bases will be quite full both in the circuit and on the ground?

RAF Leuchars? Still got some of the infrastructure left over from the Typhoons, newly resurfaced runway, enough space and before anyone says it, the RAF is still in Leuchars even though it is Army run now.

[Agent K]

I hear conflicting reports on Leuchars, and what is meant by infrastructure? (I know what it is!, I work in aviation operations, but what is "left"? I'd imagine anything that was needed at Lossie was taken?). I guess it's fair to say that Leeming is the more current and operational airfield of the two, and therefore it would be cheaper ultimately to grow existing rather than add (reintroduce) new. Also would the army be restricted beyond their requirements and need to move if the RAF returned to Leuchars? I'm just throwing these out and not stating an opinion one way or the other, just thoughts.

Ultimately, however, our thoughts are worthless and the bean counters and MoD will decide.....

[PR9]

Are there usually any movements/arrivals during the weekend with these excercises?

[mdobuk21]

Sometimes, don't think the Germans or Turks last April flew. The maritime detachment at Lossiemouth deffo fly as they did when the P3S were at leeming in October 2014

Mark

[Chris Procter]

Are there usually any movements/arrivals during the weekend with these excercises?

not usually flying at Leeming on weekends during Joint Warrior

[PR9]

Thanks for the information. Was a bit puzzled by the start date being a Sunday.
I'll wait and see what turns up on the 11th.

[scimitar]

The pre exercise briefing normally takes place on the Sunday therefore the majority of players are usually in place by the Friday before.

Cammy

[PR9]

Thanks Cammy.

[mdobuk21]

Morning

Does anyone know when the French are due to arrive? If previous years are to go by then I would expect them on the Thursday before the exercise is due to take place. This would make arrival day the 7th April??? can anyone confirm?

Cheers
Mark

[ApacheAH64D]

NOT CONFIRMED YET! But expected on the 4th and 5th April 2016.
French Air Force

2x C-160
1× C-130

EXPECTED 7th April 2016

French Air Force

4 X Mirage 2000 for JW/16/1
4 X Rafael Griffen Strike

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[benji1867]

Your Rafales should be from EC02-030 Normandie-Niemen from Mont de Marson and the Mirages (if it's true) will be from EC01-002 Cigones from Luxeuil


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[Typhoon73]

Doesn't look like the transports are going to arrive today. Last year they came few hours before the jets. Hopefully gonna try head up on Thursday to catch the Mirages and Rafaels.
T73.

[10w]

No Mirages taking part in JW. 4 FAF Rafales operating from Leeming for Griffin Strike along with an expected 8 RAF 2(AC) Typhoons. 4 FN Rafales will also operate from Landivisiau.

Griffin Strike participants may take part in JW missions and vice versa.

[venom]

Brilliant participation list Derek
All the very. Best
Colin

[mdobuk21]

This from Scramble as of 12:40 6/4/16
exercise Joint Warrior 16-1


Start/End Location Aircraft Type Force Remarks
11-04/22-04 Leeming, UK 4x Mirage 2000-5F FAF EC01.002
Lossiemouth, UK 1x CP-140 CAF
2x ATL-2 FN
1x P-3C RNoAF
6x F-16 TuAF 181Filo
1x KC-135R TuAF
3x HH-60G USAF
1x P-3C USN
2x P-8A USN
unknown 1x E-3A NATO
1x Airseeker RAF
7x Hawk T1 RAF/RN?
1x Sentry AEW1 RAF
1x Sentinel R1 RAF
8x Tyhoon RAF
1x Voyager RAF
3x Lynx RN
3x Merlin RN
1x SH-60 nn
1x NH90 nn

exercise Griffin Strike

Start/End Location Aircraft Type Force Remarks
11-04/22-04 Leeming, UK 4x Rafale FAF EC02.030

Cheers mark

[slogen51]

Cheers

4 Rafales and 8 x 2sqn Typhoons will do for me!

[sschofield]

And 4 x Mirage 2000s at Leeming too!

[iain s]

And 4 x Mirage 2000s at Leeming too!

Story's going they have binned it.

[Razor01]

Anyone got an arrival times?

cheers