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Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by Ben Montgomery » Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:49 pm

I would guess that Cottesmore will be stuffed full of photographers on these days then!

I don't suppose anyone knows if the jets are planned to land back at Cottesmore after the flypast, or go to Wittering?

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by Ben Montgomery » Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:55 pm

I was under the impression that the aircraft were to be decomissioned at Wittering? Or have I not been listening very well! :lol:

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by jamesg23 » Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:22 pm

I would say they will land at cottesmore as they are going to be stored there.

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by Ben Montgomery » Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:45 pm

jamesg23 wrote:I would say they will land at cottesmore as they are going to be stored there.
Cheers for setting me straight! :thumb:

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by captain scarlet » Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:53 pm

Looks like we'll all be at cottesmore on the 15th then! :thumb:

See you all there. :D

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by tonkatom » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:02 pm

At dunsfold the 4sqn groundcrew kindly explained that all the harriers from the flypast will be mothballed at cottesmore straight from landing with out after flight servicing :'(
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by roughcutter » Sun Nov 28, 2010 3:07 pm

I reckon half the world and his wife (and kids) will be there when the final flypast happens. Bearing in mind that it's MOD property and H&S regs have to be adhered to, it would be nice if the authorities could open the doors to joe public just for one last look... :unsure:

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by exleckie » Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:40 pm

You can't sell the Harriers. Some Harrier parts will help to keep the GR.4 force flying.

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by garethbrum » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:10 pm

andy@cottesmore wrote:These airframes WILL NOT BE SOLD!!! how many more times
That's not what I'm hearing to be fair Andy.

It doesn't mean they will be, but they are definitely available..............

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings :(

Post by Doughnut » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:42 am

There is a lot of hi tech kit on a Harrier just guessing that we might NOT want to sell it on.
I would be surprised if the two seaters are not bought by either Spain or Italy (maybe even USMC) Training aircraft hours are always at a premium, and for basic type conversion I doubt the UK avionics fit will bother the other countries mentioned.
I would also have thought any plan to sell Harriers overseas would be brokered by BAe as they will be the ones to make money out of the type support and long term maintance. Remember how Hawkers bought loads of Hunters back from RAF, and others, to resell.
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Richard B » Tue Nov 30, 2010 5:09 pm

Lets hope next week the weather improves,
thou looking at the long forcast next week could be closed also?.

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:44 am

Is the airfield open this morning? or is it still snowing?

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Gary » Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:58 am

Cottesmore still closed, ATIS switched off :(

Coningsby, Cranwell, Barkston Heath, Wittering are all closed too. Waddington ATIS is broadcasting but stating that its "black" until further notice. :O Another quiet day on the scanner. At least the Americans are flying :clap:
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:04 am

Thanks for that. Is Marham open?
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Gary » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:08 am

Can't get Marham ATIS most of the time unfortunately. But i haven't heard any Marham jets since last Fridays role demo :(

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:26 am

Thanks guys
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by T_J » Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:37 am

Blackcat1 wrote:Thanks guys
Coningsby ATIS is on. Runway 07R in use. Waddington is still transmitting Black.

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by T_J » Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:32 pm

Coningsby ATIS is now off, just in case anyone is planning to go across this afternoon?

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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:10 pm

The pilots must be gutted they cant make the most out of flying the jet before it retires in just a couple of weeks!!!! i know i would be!!! :'(
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Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Post by markranger » Wed Dec 01, 2010 8:24 pm

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