Cobra Warrior 23-2

[Apache123]

So the confirmation of participants has commenced.. Great start that

[Rockstar]

Also now confirmed via Key Aero

For the first time the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate with seven CF-188 Hornets, operating from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The air arm will also be sending a CC-150T Polaris, this air-to-air refuelling-capable Airbus A310 is also to fly from Waddington

[POL]

Sorry if I've missed it, just had a quick look through the read. Has the start date been confirmed as 4th or 11th yet please?

[airphotog19]

Sorry if I've missed it, just had a quick look through the read. Has the start date been confirmed as 4th or 11th yet please?

4th September

[Rockstar]

The Exercise runs from 4th to 22nd September, so expect support and arrival of participants last week of August.

For the first time night flying will form part of the Exercise, and this will take place in the third week.

[POL]

Sorry if I've missed it, just had a quick look through the read. Has the start date been confirmed as 4th or 11th yet please?

4th September

Thanks, I'd got wc 11th booked off so will have to see how it goes!

[baz1]

Also now confirmed via Key Aero

For the first time the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate with seven CF-188 Hornets, operating from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The air arm will also be sending a CC-150T Polaris, this air-to-air refuelling-capable Airbus A310 is also to fly from Waddington

i wouldn't be surprised if we get C-17/C-130 bringing support equipment ?

[Seahornet1]

Also now confirmed via Key Aero

For the first time the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate with seven CF-188 Hornets, operating from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The air arm will also be sending a CC-150T Polaris, this air-to-air refuelling-capable Airbus A310 is also to fly from Waddington

i wouldn't be surprised if we get C-17/C-130 bringing support equipment ?

For the pedants amongst our number( ), that would be CC-177 / CC-130...?

[SniperElite]

The Exercise runs from 4th to 22nd September, so expect support and arrival of participants last week of August.

For the first time night flying will form part of the Exercise, and this will take place in the third week.

Waiting for the snowflake crew to complain at Mildenhall with the night flying LOL.

[AlexanderClover]

Everyone at Mildenhall who lives there is used to it now. Be interesting to see how many Norwegian’s show.

[Harkins]

For the first time night flying will form part of the Exercise, and this will take place in the third week.

Does that mean week three is a bit of a write-off from a photography point of view, with sunset being about 7pm around then? Or will there likely still be some daytime flying?

[SniperElite]

Everyone at Mildenhall who lives there is used to it now. Be interesting to see how many Norwegian’s show.

Between 2-4 was what I heard.

[baz1]

Also now confirmed via Key Aero

For the first time the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will participate with seven CF-188 Hornets, operating from RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. The air arm will also be sending a CC-150T Polaris, this air-to-air refuelling-capable Airbus A310 is also to fly from Waddington

i wouldn't be surprised if we get C-17/C-130 bringing support equipment ?

For the pedants amongst our number( ), that would be CC-177 / CC-130...?

does that stand for Canadian C-17 or cargo carrier ?

[slogen51]

Looking forward to seeing some CF-188 Hornets (why do they do that!?)


Anything due at Coningsby for Cobra warrior 23-2 ?

(Why is it called Cobra Warrior? I assumed because of the Indian connection but I was reminded that it maybe down to a connection with 92 Squadron? )

[reaper493]

The ex is ran by 92 sqd who are based at Waddo.

Nothing for Coningsby this time round - or at least no rumours of anything at CBY this time round.

[James Cutting]

Looking forward to seeing some CF-188 Hornets (why do they do that!?)

I've always been genuinely curious about this, and done some digging, though all I could find is this - https://aerospaceweb.org/~aerospa1/ques ... %20trainer.

It seems in Canada they are commonly referred to as CF-18 Hornets, though the above gives some explanation.

[slogen51]

The ex is ran by 92 sqd who are based at Waddo.

Nothing for Coningsby this time round - or at least no rumours of anything at CBY this time round.

That clears that up . Thanks.

I am sure we all remember RAF 92 Sqn phantoms with the cobra badge - I did see some on a visit to Coningsby I believe although nostalgia is marked by the number of people at the '66 Final - everyone was there apparently!

[slogen51]

Looking forward to seeing some CF-188 Hornets (why do they do that!?)

I've always been genuinely curious about this, and done some digging, though all I could find is this - https://aerospaceweb.org/~aerospa1/ques ... %20trainer.

It seems in Canada they are commonly referred to as CF-18 Hornets, though the above gives some explanation.

Thanks for that

'Canada uses a designation scheme that is essentially identical to that used by the US, though it is simplified. The designation consists of the letter "C" for Canada, a letter to indicate the aircraft's role, a dash, and a number. The number is also sometimes followed by a letter to indicate a modification. Common letters include "A" for a modified version and "D" for a dual-control trainer.'

Notice the dash is part of the designation - I don't bang on about it but I wish we would all say F-15E rather than F15 or F-16 rather than F16 etc it just looks more professional or polished.

[James Cutting]

Welcome, and agreed!

[milaviation]

As long as the CC150 isn’t 15003 I’m happy