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Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

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Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

Post by markymash » Tue May 14, 2013 12:40 pm

Heard on the old scanner this morning "SUNBURST" taking off from valley. Are the hawks using this now, it was an old harrier callsign 4(AC) Sqn Cottesmore like Ninja,Poison etc if i recall correctly, the old grey matter is failing me now.
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Re: Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

Post by november whisky 1 » Tue May 14, 2013 1:46 pm

Yes been for a few weeks.
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Re: Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

Post by Blackcat1 » Tue May 14, 2013 2:31 pm

Yep i believe Sunburst (old Harrier callsign) is used by 4 Sqdn at Valley. Have heard them once or twice.
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Re: Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

Post by Reptile 1 » Tue May 14, 2013 4:07 pm

First noted with 4 Sqn back in Jan 2012, not the most favorite callsign to use hence it's lack of use :thumb:
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Re: Another old 4(ac) Sqn callsign?

Post by markymash » Tue May 14, 2013 7:17 pm

Thanks for the replies folks, appreciated. Just that it is the first time I have heard it used over here. :thumb:
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