Lajes (Azores) (LPLA/TER) 2008

[Starman]

I guess these could be connected to the F-16s due over LLLL at 15.10 yesterday (Friday) afternoon, and the 'tanker 240 which landed at the same time! Serials anyone?

[Le Addeur noir]

Hello

As the last IDF F-16 delivery,in late March 2008 were serials 873 to 876,the next ones should be serials from 877 upwards.

The destination in Israel is highly likely to be Ramon AB.

[GIPS]

I will post my LOGS and keep you up to date!!

There will be however, another Polish F-16 delivery flight next week.

Thanks very much both of you! Can't wait to hear about the new Polish F-16s!

Do u know aim after Lajes?

I managed to learn these Retro 61-64 are Israeli AF F-16s. But don't know their exact destination.

Hi All,


At this moment I am staying in a nice hotel close to LAJES. The swimmingpool is in the approach, so also perfect!!

I will try to post my LOGS everyday.

FRIDAY 01-08-`08:


16513 C-212A-100 PAF Esq 711
16806 C-130H-30 PAF Esq 501

20191 KC-10A USAF 60AMW
164995/AX-995 C-130T USN VR-53
160047 C-9B USMC VMR-1
165832/832 C-40A USN VR-58



SATURDAY 02-08´08:


160047 C-9B USMC VMR-1
165158/CW-158 C-130T USN VR-54
472/93-CC C-135FR FAF ERV00.093
738/93-CJ C-135FR FAF ERV00.093
17 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks
18 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks
19 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks
21 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks
22 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks
23 Rafale M Aeronavale nmks


So no IDF or Polish Vipers were seen???????

Happy Spotting here at LAJES!


Regards,

Gips

[GIPS]

Hi All,


Here the LOG from today. The french delegation departed in the morning inbound Istres.
The Prowlers came in from Signonella around 17:00 and the are scheduled to depart tuesdaymorning 07:00 towards Andrews.


SUNDAY 03-08´08:


1281/SU-BAM C-130H Egypt AF 4/16Sqn
55150/HH C-17A USAF 535AS Hawai ANG
91713 KC-10A USAF 305AMW
161885/RM-00 EA-6B USMC VMAQ-4 commander colors
162935/RM-01 EA-6B USMC VMAQ-4
162227/RM-04 EA-6B USMC VMAQ-4
163889/RM-05 EA-6B USMC VMAQ-4


Not bad for a sunday!!! I am looking forward to tomorrow.

Happy Spotting at LAJES,


Gips

[falcon]

Again some serials dropping into me.......

The serials from the Pakistan delivery F-16's at 24-07-2008 where,

92618
92619
92620
92623

currently, the prowlers on deck will depart tomorrow morning. Tomorrow evening there will be again fighters at Lajes, details will GIPS give us tomorrow evening i quess............. :)

Adios.

[Miles]

some nice shots from the last IDF delivery July/30
877
878
879
880
http://www.azoresairphotos.com/index.ph ... &ultimas=Y

[GIPS]

Hi All,


Today was very very quite!!



MONDAY 04-08'08:


19606 EH-101-514 PAF Esq 711


Hope to see more tomorrow!!


ps: Damn I missed the IDF F-16´s. They departed an hour before I arrived!

[GIPS]

Hi All,

Today wasn´t really busy again. No sign of the expected vipers.

TUESDAY 05-08´08:


17202 C.212-300MP PAF Esq-711
164996/BD-996 C-130T USN VR-64


That´s all!

Gips

[falcon]

No sign of the expected vipers

Gijs,

goto airbase this evening..........

grtzz
George

[Hermolaus]

goto airbase this evening...

Thanks for giving new strenght to my hope! Expect them to be Polish Vipers this time: 4 new a/c, tactical # 4070-4073. Looking forward for confirmation...

[falcon]

hi hermolaus,

I don't have a idea what country will show up, mostly the Polish delivery's where flights of 4. Flight from tonight will be 5.

time will tell, and i think GIPS will tell us later this evening...

grtz
George

p.s. i just edited the prowler tailcodes in post: Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:29 pm on page 16............

[sentinel]

Could be another batch of IDF Sufas but there should be another F-16 probably Hellenic?

[Dutchmil]

Good evening,

Trend 91-95 should be arriving at Lajes tonight. Supporting KC-10 is Gold 46.

Hope this helps,


RH.

[GIPS]

Hi All,


Today another nice day with just the aririval of some nice F-16´s!!
Four of them had desert colours and one normal grey.


WEDNESDAY 06-08´08:


16514 C-212-100 PAF Esq-711
16804 C-130H PAF Esq-501
165313/JW-313 C-130T USN VR-62
80036/D KC-135R USAFE 100ARW
91711 KC-10A USAF 305AMW
881 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
882 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
884 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
886 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
811 F-16C HAF delivery flight???

The last F-16 was grey and the serial and country patch were painted over. The place of the serial was in the top of the tail, much higher that the IDF ones.

A very nice day again!

Gijs

[Hermolaus]

Trend 91-95

881 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
882 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
884 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
886 F-16DI IDF delivery flight
811 F-16C HAF delivery flight???

I was just about to ask what kind of a/c "Trend" means, but GIPS fortunatedly published his today logs.
Nevertheless I'd like to ask two questions:
1) What is the key of addressing delivery flights by these names like "Retro" "Trend" etc.? Do these names mean something special, e.g. destination?
2) Is it a normal practice to mix two kinds of delivery - like the ones above: IDF & HAF? Or maybe it's only a common flight over the ocean?

PS. Maybe it's not the best place to ask these question - suggest me please where to put them.