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Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 11:05 am
by Toplist14
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"
Re: Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:33 pm
by steve149c
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
Re: Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:12 pm
by Toplist14
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
Re: Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:35 am
by steve149c
Ian,
It is very likely that you correct
I was very excited to see the Rafales
Steve
Re: Tucano "Twister 3" at Leeming on April 12th
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:20 am
by Toplist14
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