F35 UK Deployment to RAF Fairford for a month

[Trevatanus]

F35's are due to arrive at Fairford on Monday 27th for a Month long deployment.
For those who might be interested.

http://airheadsfly.com/2016/05/30/f-35-gearing-up-...

[Trevatanus]

Only rumours, but the source seems confident

[Trevatanus]

WAS confirmed as definite for 1905 this evening, however, I understand from Fight Control forums that the escorting tanker is now U/S and the flight has been delayed 24 hours.

[Trevatanus]

Only rumours, but the source seems confident

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baldy1926 said:

Any updates on this and if any are going to Lakenheath

My current belief is as above +24 hours

[Trevatanus]

Delayed again it seems

http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.ph...

[Trevatanus]

They're on their way! As for Lakenheath, cannot confirm or deny that one!

[Trevatanus]

Tanker escorts

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chasingracecars said:

Trevatanus said:

Tanker escorts

What is that app/web site?

Sorry no idea, it was a tweet from @civmilair

[Trevatanus]

https://www.facebook.com/MCASBeaufort/photos/a.101...

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[Trevatanus]

I'm told that this is another arrival due this evening. No idea on times though.


ETA: Notam to: 2000

Edited by Trevatanus on Thursday 30th June 15:10