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USMC FA-18 Rumour

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USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by ukaviation » Fri Oct 03, 2014 3:51 pm

I note both tankers have moved to Sunday departure from Mildenhall.

PS we all need to be grateful of the info we get and respect people's sources.

Thanks Oscar
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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by LN Strike Eagle » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:02 pm

Does this delay affect just the first wave, or both? Is anything due before darkness falls?
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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Matty82 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:03 pm

Lets hope these birds turn up soon so we can all enjoy the rarity that this event is :clap:

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by burnsy133 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:03 pm

Nice work Splishsplosh...

Just had an update but broken if I am posting here to be abused by others, sorry but no more movement Info from me other than to say don't go home just yet.

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by robbo » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:06 pm

now i know why i dont come on here often anymore due to idiots like splishsplosh
bye bye again

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Matty82 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:07 pm

Burnsy
If you have any info would be pleased to know
I live near Lakenheath and I am eagerly awaiting this arrival....

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by storm1 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:15 pm

Guys please don't listen to some people I and others really do appreciate the updates, I'm not able to get out and about spotting so I enjoy reading the movement updates, again please don't listen to small minded people.

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by eagle1 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:17 pm

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Ben Montgomery » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:27 pm

It's a real shame that one person is able to so quickly destroy an information source. It's not our god given right to be told the minutia of every aircraft movement, and we should be - and are - continually grateful to those who are willing to share information.

I know it can be annoying sometimes to be told an update which may raise more questions than it answers - but conversely would you rather be told nothing at all?

Thanks to all who have kept a sane head - much appreciated :)

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by skidrow » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:27 pm

Blue 11 showing on Malta live logs so I assume they are on there way?

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by oscar01 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:28 pm

For the people who do appriciate: first cell airborn. Eta 20.00 local

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by POL » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:33 pm

Thanks Oz, very much appreciated here in Manchester!

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Matty82 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:36 pm

Thanks Oscar01 very much appreciated.

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by GVLCN » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:44 pm

Is it looking like a Sunday departure now? Many thanks for the info oscar01

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by slogen51 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:45 pm

Hear hear

Massive thanks for the info.

I am just a number cruncher - let's hope there is a full moon!

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by baz1 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:46 pm

I feel sorry for you guys down there waiting, that's why I didn't have a trip down its been a bit of a farce from the start and nothing really carved in stone, at least you should have some moonlight on your side I wonder what the pilots will think to all those flash guns going off. enjoy it guys I look forward to seeing all your pics on here soon.
no offence meant to anyone

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by baz1 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:49 pm

slogen51 wrote:Hear hear

Massive thanks for the info.

I am just a number cruncher - let's hope there is a full moon!
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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by oscar01 » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:54 pm

Nothing on second cell yet. Should try and get out in a bit.....

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Aurora » Fri Oct 03, 2014 4:57 pm

For those of you whom haven't taken sarnies about 7 minutes away is a great pub http://www.thechequersinneriswell.co.uk/
that serves the best pint of real ale (Broadside) also the foods not bad at all and fairly cheap, they have Wifi there as well, just a thought :) happy F18 hunting peeps.

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Re: USMC FA-18 Rumour

Post by Sooty » Fri Oct 03, 2014 5:09 pm

Good luck to all down there.And thanks Oscar for the info.Much appreciated. :thumb:

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