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Did the final 2 F18's depart??

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Tim Holden
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Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by Tim Holden » Wed Oct 08, 2014 10:46 am

I have not seen a post about the last 2 Hornets at Lakenheath. Can I assume that they are still there? If they want to leave it until Sunday to depart again I would be delighted. :)

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by PORTPHANTOM » Wed Oct 08, 2014 12:56 pm

Still there as of last night I am told, C130J too. Have not test flown yet either..unless someone knows otherwise

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by galaxysi » Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:42 pm

still sitting on the ramp at 15:00 today when i drove past.canopy's shut.

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by Gary » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:36 pm

No ALTRV has been posted so far, it would suggest a few more days before they depart

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by C24 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 10:24 am

Tim Holden wrote:I have not seen a post about the last 2 Hornets at Lakenheath. Can I assume that they are still there? If they want to leave it until Sunday to depart again I would be delighted. :)
As I understand the situation Tim, they plan to fly out 30 minutes before I arrive, whichever day etc., etc!
Good luck anyway
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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by Skip » Sat Oct 11, 2014 12:25 pm

C24 wrote:
Tim Holden wrote:I have not seen a post about the last 2 Hornets at Lakenheath. Can I assume that they are still there? If they want to leave it until Sunday to depart again I would be delighted. :)
As I understand the situation Tim, they plan to fly out 30 minutes before I arrive, whichever day etc., etc!
Good luck anyway
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Or 30 mins after I leave, whatever is closer :lol: :lol:
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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by JPXN458 » Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:35 pm

you two should be very careful with these flipant remarks...you may get accused of having fun whilst conducting our hobby

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regards chaps!

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by Gary » Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:42 pm

ATLRV has been posted for their attempt tomorrow (Sunday 12th October) viewtopic.php?f=139&p=660583#p660583 Tanker arrived as Blue 11 this morning viewtopic.php?f=8&t=105185

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by baz1 » Sun Oct 12, 2014 9:04 am

that sounds rather nice hope they take the same route as last sundays ATLRV if the weather stays like it is now
we might just get a glimpse of them,
keep us posted Gary
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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by morleyca » Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:56 am

Mazda 6.5 airborne from the heath
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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by morleyca » Sun Oct 12, 2014 10:58 am

Correction mazda 75 flight with blue 11all airborne

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by Victorvaliantvulcan » Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:43 am

Just back from a foggy viewing area at Lakenheath......

ImageF18 121014 by https://www.flickr.com/people/123503718@N06/, on Flickr


ImageF18s 121014 by https://www.flickr.com/people/123503718@N06/, on Flickr

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Re: Did the final 2 F18's depart??

Post by C24 » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:28 am

The above post just proves our point. :whistle:
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