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USN P-8s Inbound

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USN P-8s Inbound

Post by SamP » Thu Sep 07, 2023 12:16 pm

Looks like at least a couple of US Navy P-8s are heading for Lossie, the first is tracking on ADS-B using tac code AE683D descending through 20,000ft North of Aberdeen, the second is using AE686F and currently at FL300 overhead Innsbruck on the same routing, around 2 hours out.

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by dinovandoorn » Thu Sep 07, 2023 1:24 pm

when the serials are know it will be appreciated to share ;-)
second one is on it's way now

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by np1991 » Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:51 pm

Sword 18 = 169349/RD
Yankee Bravo 88 = 169343/YB
Sword 78 = 169334/RD
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by 225driver » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:04 pm

I don't suppose you know which one landed at approx 1520 with code AE686F by any chance? I saw it over my house in descent for Lossie.

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by np1991 » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:06 pm

169334
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by Lossieloon » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:13 pm

Niall,
Sighted a USN P8 over Forres at 1450. Any idea which one that was?
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by np1991 » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:17 pm

169343
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by Lossieloon » Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:29 pm

Thanks Niall!

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Post by 225driver » Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:05 pm

Thanks Niall.

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by np1991 » Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:38 pm

No worries folks
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by retro11 » Thu Sep 07, 2023 7:25 pm

Never saw any of them Niall but your more accurate than doppler radar LOL keep up the good work , chow DD

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by SamP » Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:42 pm

Can anyone confirm what I believe is the 4th USN P-8 to arrive at Lossie, landing today around 15:25 using tactical Mode-S AE6893 from Sigonella?

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by SamP » Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:48 pm

Just seen Niall’s post in the Heads Up section
np1991 wrote:
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:20 pm
Frame swap at Lossie. 168853 arrived and 169334 has just departed Lossie for Sig. Callsign was Sword 40
169334 has departed using its correct Mode-S code AE5C60

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by SamP » Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:37 pm

Potentially another different P-8 inbound? Tac Mode-S Code AE6893 approaching Aberdeen descending, looks like it's come out of Nordholz

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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by np1991 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:47 pm

169546, departing back to Nordholtz soon
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Re: USN P-8s Inbound

Post by SamP » Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:31 pm

Thanks Niall

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