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Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

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reaper493
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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by reaper493 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:04 pm

C-17s due tomorrow morning.
Saudi due Sunday morning.
Il78 due Mildenhall Sunday late morning/early afternoon

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Alf » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:10 pm

Is that the Saudi KC-130J return or an A330 into Waddington? Also, anyone know if East Midlands will also get two Saudi A330 again? Thanks.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Tom105 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:48 pm

Thank you very much for that info

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by reaper493 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:09 pm

A330 to Waddo Sunday.

No idea if/when A330 comes to pick up the jets.

No mention of any c-130s yet, would expect them to be Coningsby.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Apache123 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:40 pm

reaper493 wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:04 pm
C-17s due tomorrow morning.
Saudi due Sunday morning.
Il78 due Mildenhall Sunday late morning/early afternoon
Cheers for the info. Does anyone if it will be the same ones?

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Vincent Martens » Fri Mar 24, 2023 5:17 pm

Thanks for all the info so far. I really hope that some info about the Saudi
Typhoons will come up, before they leave. Have to drive at least 800 km to get there.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by reaper493 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 6:24 pm

Wave is closed this weekend.

Park sensibly if you are coming.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Raptor22 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:03 pm

Hi reaper493 im coming up tomorrow to try see Indian jets were is the best place to park please

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by falcx » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:11 pm

Raptor22 wrote:
Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:03 pm
Hi reaper493 im coming up tomorrow to try see Indian jets were is the best place to park please
The wave overflow area, 200 yard walk in that case.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Raptor22 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 7:19 pm

Thankyou for your help much appreciated raptor22

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by goles1954 » Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:09 pm

well it looks like the C17s are CB-8004 and CB-8008 as they have both just departed Hindon Air Force Station.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Gaz J » Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:14 am

Indian Air Force C-17s currently tracking near Italy, showing as
IFC4923 - CB-8008
IFC5023 - CB-8004

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by goles1954 » Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:44 am

I notice 2 x Finnish Air Force PC12s serials PI-05 + PI-06 passing Stockholm heading SW. Are these en route for Waddington .

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Stug298 » Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:51 am

goles1954 wrote:
Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:44 am
I notice 2 x Finnish Air Force PC12s serials PI-05 + PI-06 passing Stockholm heading SW. Are these en route for Waddington .
i think they are scheduled...yes

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by adderman » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:23 am

1015z Saturday.
Can confirm all 6 Saudis outside at Coningsby!

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Binbrook123 » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:44 am

Apologies if it has been mentioned elsewhere but does anyone know if the WAVE car park is open monday?

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Mike » Sat Mar 25, 2023 10:51 am

Yes, the WAVE is open on Monday.

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by Binbrook123 » Sat Mar 25, 2023 1:40 pm

Thank you

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by algr61 » Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:56 pm

Flightradar has 2 Saudi A330 due EMA 0705 and 0739. RSF1366 and 67. Serials stated 2405 and 2406

Mods please move if in wrong area.

Alan

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Re: Cobra Warrior 23-1 Discussion

Post by algr61 » Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:57 pm

Sorry found BOLLO's report.

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