Algerian Merlins in today

[duran212]

Just had a call to say that 2 Algerian Merlins are parked on the old navy ramp.
Cheers

[honest man]

I think they are parked apron G

[duran212]

I now hear that 1 or poss 2 AN124 coming in tonight.....possible to pick up the 2 Merlins??????

[honest man]

This seems right enough theres 3 124 due but one is a transit flight,the Algerians are now in Polar hangar

[honest man]

Merlins based for week SAR training

[duran212]

Nice One!!! I might just get down to see them.
Cheers

[Arthur Tee]

Are the Algerian Merlins still at Prestwick?
Or, have they been shipped-out on the An-124's?
I've been hearing conflicting reports...

Thanks,

Arthur

[Arthur Tee]

was at pik friday,was told the merlins left thursday,flew to algeria,not without stopping i immagine..lol

Thanks - was hoping they might have popped into Shawbury on the way past to see some of their 'future crews'.
We nearly got them on the way up - but unfortunately the weather was pants and they routed closer to the Isle of Man.

Arthur

[RichC]

Any idea why the Merlins went to Prestwick and were not flown out from St Mawgan where they were based?

[richpittman]

ZR328 is still at Westlands and was flying Today.

[Arthur Tee]

ZR328 is still at Westlands and was flying Today.

Thanks Rich - so at least there is a tiny glimmer of hope that they may pop upto Shropshire for some lunch!

Arthur

[richpittman]

Or you could pop daown to sunny somerset

Wildcat, ah7 and 9, Merlin HM2 and the Algerian about recently.