Exercise Saber Strike - Advanced Info/Discussion

[stealth1234]

Pretty sure i was hearing Radio Checks for FFD on Frequencey 124.800 a few hours ago..

[graham luxton]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Switchover seems to happen 10 - 14 days after the C17 drops in.

It may seem like that but in fact, the days between the C-17 visits and the start of the switchovers vary so greatly that their operations are clearly unconnected. Recent examples have been 33days, 22 days, 26 days and 12 days.

[stealth1234]

I have read all comments before i ask this question.. But i was just told that only 3 B-52's will be taking part in the exercise ? Its eight isnt it ? And apparently a logistics team and USAF Fire Engines arrived yesterday.

[city42]

Its 9B52 and 3KC135

[stealth1234]

Its 9B52 and 3KC135

Cheers Buddy

[Knife 04]

That's a good point - shouldn't there be a U-2 switchover very soon ?

Could be, and if I remember correctly, wasn't there a U2 in the hangar during RIAT two years ago?

I think It left before the Friday morning practice session last year?

Off topic slightly but there was a U-2 in the hangar during RIAT last year - could not be displayed due to the USAF cut backs for air displays

Cheers

[Dannnn]

Would it be safe to assume that there will be no B52 action tomorrow? Most people seem to be saying Thursday and Friday for the arrivals.

[GhostFlight91]

Keep the thread updated guys

[benyboy]

Looking like I was a little hasty in booking tomorrow off

[paulk]

Its 9B52 and 3KC135

It's 8 B-52s and it's only them at RAF Fairford for the exercise

[stealth1234]

Ive been told that there were 7-8 Trucks collecting Munitions at RAF Whelford today on rouite to FFD why would they be using Munitions for an exercise ? Also Fire Trucks from Fort Worth Texas ? I dont know am confused.

[Skywatcher]

Maybe they are simulating weapons drops,so that is why they are using attual weapons /munitions ,but obsoulsy won't be dropping them,they might simulate the launch of them .
I think it's best just to wait and see what happens tommrow ,certainly don't rule anything out for arrivals tommrow ,because they don't have to use 09 to land they can still use 27.
Best thing to do I think,Is keep eyes on the sky's and keep ears on the scanner chaps .
All the very best as always
Max

[sonicbenj]

Maybe they are simulating weapons drops,so that is why they are using attual weapons /munitions ,but obsoulsy won't be dropping them,they might simulate the launch of them .
I think it's best just to wait and see what happens tommrow ,certainly don't rule anything out for arrivals tommrow ,because they don't have to use 09 to land they can still use 27.
Best thing to do I think,Is keep eyes on the sky's and keep ears on the scanner chaps .
All the very best as always
Max

The wind is favouring the 27 end tomorrow anyway so all's good!

[jingernut]

Ive been told that there were 7-8 Trucks collecting Munitions at RAF Whelford today on rouite to FFD why would they be using Munitions for an exercise ? Also Fire Trucks from Fort Worth Texas ? I dont know am confused.

Maybe some range work?

[rh226]

Weather tomorrow is not good - it's supposed to be raining most of the day. And it's Idaho A-10 return day.

[MRTT]

Maybe they are simulating weapons drops,so that is why they are using attual weapons /munitions ,but obsoulsy won't be dropping them,they might simulate the launch of them .
I think it's best just to wait and see what happens tommrow ,certainly don't rule anything out for arrivals tommrow ,because they don't have to use 09 to land they can still use 27.
Best thing to do I think,Is keep eyes on the sky's and keep ears on the scanner chaps .
All the very best as always
Max

The wind is favouring the 27 end tomorrow anyway so all's good!

Has a notam been issued at all for tommorrow at ffd

Yep- it is valid from tomorrow to the 20th

[sonicbenj]

Weather tomorrow is not good - it's supposed to be raining most of the day

= water vapour off the flaps!

[gulfstream650]

Hi guys subject usual 767 civie due 0650 ish and a C5 around 1030 local
dont shoot the messenger
cheers.

[JAWS]

Atla Air GTI8764 Boeing 767 en route to RAF Fairford from Barksdale Air Force Base .

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/GTI8764

[nick197]

Fairford open today from 05:45-1930 local.

U1753/14 NOTAMN
Q) EGTT/QFAAH/IV/NBO/A /000/999/5141N00147W005
A) EGVA B) 1406020445 C) 1406021830
E) AD AND RWY 09/27 OPEN. AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULED MOVEMENTS ONLY.