RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS) - 11th June 2013

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RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS) - 11th June 2013

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Well a promising day that almost went very much tits up. The first of three runway changes from 05 to 23 allowed us to be on the dirt track and view a VASS filled with one Tornado and five more sets of steps, the hook came next when before the Belgian F-16s were thought to be due one of the local Tornados called a PAN and wanted to take the cable on the main runway. Which he did, forcing runway 10 to be put in use (runway change two) which wasn't really of much concern at the time because the light would be good.

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Hooker by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

The line came soon when we received heads-up of them on London Mil i/b Lossie or Leuchars, still on 10 we sat and waited for them to make their way north. When they got into the area and learned of Lossie using the short the lead of the 2-ship split with his wingman joining the other 3-ship. They were unsure of using the short runway and Lossie offered for the singleton to see how he dealt with the short and then they could work from there. Instead they decided to carry out calculations in their head and started considering to divert to Leuchars (the possible sinker) as they continued to speak of how much holding fuel was available. Thankfully runway 23 became open at the last minute and we rushed across just as the first jet broke into the circuit. Panic averted.

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Brass-less Belgian by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

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Truffle line-up by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

After a trip to the Copie for some munch, it was back to 23 where a Leuchars Typhoon shot an approach and the Seaking was playing about. Not a bad end to the day.

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Fifer Jedi by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

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Behind the treeline by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

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Banana with rotors by Chris Milne Photography, on Flickr

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Re: RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS) - 11th July 2013

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wow... nice picture's....think to be there for this upcoming event??? just kidding i think you mean 11 june, anyway nice picture's
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Re: RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS) - 11th July 2013

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mainsail2011 wrote:wow... nice picture's....think to be there for this upcoming event??? just kidding i think you mean 11 june, anyway nice picture's
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