Mildenhall Based Aircraft Current Situation

[glencoe]

As of 5th February 2014

100th ARW

58-0001 Boeing KC-135R
58-0034 Boeing KC-135R
58-0100 Boeing KC-135R
59-1492 Boeing KC-135R
59-1513 Boeing KC-135T
61-0295 Boeing KC-135R
62-3551 Boeing KC-135R
62-3565 Boeing KC-135R
63-8008 Boeing KC-135R
63-8025 Boeing KC-135R
63-8027 Boeing KC-135R
63-8884 Boeing KC-135R
63-8888 Boeing KC-135R
64-14830 Boeing KC-135R
64-14837 Boeing KC-135R

67th SOS

10-5714 MC-130J Commado II
11-5731 MC-130J Commado II
11-5733 MC-130J Commado II
11-5737 MC-130J Commado II

7th SOS

87-0023 MC-130H Combat Tallon II
87-0024 MC-130H Combat Tallon II
88-0195 MC-130H Combat Tallon II
88-1803 MC-130H Combat Tallon II
09-0046 CV-22B Osprey
11-0057 CV-22B Osprey
11-0058 CV-22B Osprey
11-0059 CV-22B Osprey
11-0060 CV-22B Osprey


Has anyone seen the OH-6A Cayuse 69-15979 recently ?

[Snoop 95]

Looking at the list of KC135's the odd-man-out is a solitary KC135T.
Curious to know the difference I looked it up in Wikipedia, which shows that KC135R's are re-engine KC135A's or E's, whereas the KC135T is a re-engine KC135Q; the version of the tanker specially adapted to take the JP7 fuel unique to the SR71 Blackbird.
But maybe you knew that. I do too now!

[Pune]

Does anyone know what happened to KC135 10306, did a tour around it a while ago?

[rh226]

Arrived at the "old folks home" on 6th June 2013.

[sschofield]

Hi all,

As I understood it, the KC-135T model is air-refuellable (i.e. it can take on fuel from other tankers), whilst the rest of the fleet isn't. Not sure if that's correct, but would welcome any thoughts either way!

thanks

Stuart

[POL]

Stuart, only KC-135R(RT)s can take on fuel, of which there is only eight, all with the 22nd ARW.

[sschofield]

Ah, I knew there was a "T" in there somewhere! In which case I'm still none the wiser? What's special about McConnell that they need that capability?

[POL]

They could drag special ops aircraft a very long way using just those tankers, without having to stop off en route

[Pune]

Arrived at the "old folks home" on 6th June 2013.

Thanks for the info', what a shame it's gone..

[andrewn]

Arrived at the "old folks home" on 6th June 2013.

Thanks for the info', what a shame it's gone..

and here it is in the middle in April this year....

[Pune]

Thanks Andrewn, brilliant..

[BOLLO]

Looks like a new MC 130J 12-5757 on its way over in the next 24/48hrs calling WINE 41.Went in to St Johns/CYYT Thursday night

[jediwarrior]

is anythin due tuesday as im hopefully visiting so looking at where to park and get pics

[BP2324]

PD
a fair few changes. Couldn't be bothered typing new list so just pasted the one I work from. Let me know if any questions.
Brian

KC-135R 58-0001
KC-135R 58-0034
KC-135R 58-0100
KC-135R 58-0118 Arrived 10 Oct 14. (McConnell) replaced 63-8025
KC-135R 59-1492
KC-135T 59-1513
KC-135R 61-0295 Gone 26 Mar 2014.Replaced by 63-8021
KC-135R 61-0321 arrived 17 July (Atlus)
KC-135R 62-3499 Gone 8 Jan 2014. Replaced by 63-8025
KC-135R 62-3551
KC-135R 62-3565
KC-135R 63-8008 Gone 22/9 replaced by 63-8771 Y
KC-135R 63-8021
KC-135R 63-8025 Gone 6 Oct Relaced by 58-0118
KC-135R 63-8027
KC-135R 63-8871 Replaced 63-8008 25 Sep
KC-135R 63-8884
KC-135R 63-8888
KC-135R 64-14837
KC-135R 64-14830 due ZZ666 RAF. 14 July. Replaced by 61-0321

[GummyBe4r]

58-0001 departed westbound on Thursday as QUID 41,

[BOLLO]

58-0001 departed westbound on Thursday as QUID 41,

Bye bye WOLFF PACK.

[sschofield]

Afternoon all,

With the recent arrival of MC-130J 12-5757, is that now 5 aircraft on strength, or have I missed any? (I have 10-5714, 11-5731, 11-5733, 11-5737 and 12-5757). Also, how many CV-22s are slated to be based altogether?

thanks

Stuart

[rh226]

Add 12-5759 and 12-5760 delivered 11 Dec and 7 Dec respectively, and supposedly 11-5729 and 12-5761 to come shortly.

[3Greens]

Just a point of interest that I noted - based KC135R 64-14837 was delivered to the USAF on 16th December 1964 - she's 50 today

[GhostFlight91]

Thanks guys some brilliant info there