Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th

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A somewhat low-key request, given all that is going on at Leeming at present - but did anyone who braved the truly foul conditions on Tuesday afternoon ID the 1 FTS Tucano which launched around 2.30 as "Twister 3"? That would complete a very sparse log!

Ian

Incidentally, "new" callsigns heard being used by 1 FTS this past week (in addition to "Twister") included "Easy", Blazer", Export" and "Rocket"

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I thought it was Twister 2 was ZF293, had to hold for about 40 minutes whilst runway was black. Twister 3 did an approach but never landed.

Other tucano that diverted I was Lima48 ZF491

Hope this helps

Steve

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Steve

That's most helpful. But I thought "Twister 3" was the one that was at VASS, before departing (eventually) back to Linton. It only held briefly on 34 asking for the cable state, before launching.

Ian

[steve149c]

Ian,

It is very likely that you correct

I was very excited to see the Rafales

Steve

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Steve

Thanks again. I have checked the R/T recording on the day and it was definitely "Twister 3" that departed around 2.30. Can you confirm that this would have been ZF293 please?

Yes, the Rafales certainly are providing a great deal of interest at Leeming - and even the presence of the Typhoons gingers up the pace a little!

Ian