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by Starman
20 Apr 2011, 10:08
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: Spotters Day Luxeuil 01 July
Replies: 0
Views: 683

Spotters Day Luxeuil 01 July

Hi Scramblers,

I am looking for a lift from YOUR local international airport to / from Luxeuil for the Friday of the Spotters Day. Obviously will share car / petrol / beer / resonable overnight stop costs.

Please reply before the cut-off date for payment!

Thanks

Starman
by Starman
08 Apr 2011, 17:35
Forum: Spotting Asia & Middle East
Topic: Ben Gurion Airport LLBG
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Re: Ben Gurion Airport LLBG

Arriving yesterday was "new" Boeing 707-300C "295" in the sexy new dark* scheme. It is almost certainly the former B707-366C SU-AXJ (cn 20919/888) / N707KN. It has (so far) no boom nor were wing pod refuelling tanks fitted - it might even be the a/c I couldn't identify at SAT in ...
by Starman
08 Apr 2011, 11:15
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview
Replies: 224
Views: 102787

Re: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview

Also noted recently by the Moron spotters have been

04Apr KC-10 20193/Travis
06Apr KC-10s 40193 & 50027 both 305AMW and C-17A 88202
by Starman
03 Apr 2011, 16:37
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview
Replies: 224
Views: 102787

Re: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview

KC-10A 91711/ 60th AMW noted active by the locals at B.A. Moron (LEMO) 29th March
by Starman
30 Mar 2011, 14:32
Forum: Spotting Asia & Middle East
Topic: Ben Gurion Airport LLBG
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Re: Ben Gurion Airport LLBG

Unusual lunchtime visitor today 30th March is ZH865 C-130J-30 c/s RRR5362 which joins 88606/RS C-130J on the ramp.
by Starman
29 Mar 2011, 12:53
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview
Replies: 224
Views: 102787

Re: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview

A few updates to the master list from the local B.A. Moron spotters:

22/03 00348 & 91459 22ARW
23/03 91468 171ARW & 91486 22ARW
by Starman
24 Mar 2011, 08:18
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview
Replies: 224
Views: 102787

Re: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview

The E-4B left LLBG at 08.00LT and should be back in Cairo by now
by Starman
23 Mar 2011, 12:53
Forum: Tattle Lounge
Topic: Libya - UN No Fly Zone Operations - views & opinions
Replies: 33
Views: 4965

Re: Libya - UN No Fly Zone Operations - views & opinions

Polecat wrote:
Worldwide, Switzerland is the only country who really democracy.
haha..... and full active /passive voting power for women since only 1991...
For sure that's an example of a perfect country... 8)
.....and I'm sure they've regretted it ever since :lol:
by Starman
23 Mar 2011, 12:21
Forum: Spotting Asia & Middle East
Topic: Ben Gurion Airport LLBG
Replies: 4
Views: 1503

Ben Gurion Airport LLBG

Recently arrived C-17A 77178 (RCH29) 436AW "Dover" (can't trust these arrivals boards) and E-4 31677 (c/s EDGE77?) just arrved from Cairo (also south of Finland)!
by Starman
22 Mar 2011, 11:05
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Libya - UN no-fly zone - Coalition overview
Replies: 224
Views: 102787

Re: Libya - OPERATION ODYSSEY DAWN - Coalition overview

Dennis, if you have the individual a/c callsigns you'll make the Libyan spotter community ever so happy, thanks!
by Starman
19 Mar 2011, 11:15
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Pre Libya no-fly-zone buildup
Replies: 120
Views: 39609

Re: Pre Libya no-fly-zone buildup

It was indeed the Enterprise, but couldn't tell if she was North, or Southbound in the canal.
by Starman
19 Mar 2011, 08:59
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: Pre Libya no-fly-zone buildup
Replies: 120
Views: 39609

Re: Pre Libya no-fly-zone buildup

Israeli newspapers Wednesday carrried a US Navy press release photo (undated of course, but recent) of a mighty flat-top heading thru the Suez Canal. Probably means there are a pair of them in theatre by now!
by Starman
09 Mar 2011, 11:03
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: 1-6 March: Avalon,Victoria airshow
Replies: 8
Views: 2985

Re: 1-6 March: Avalon,Victoria airshow

For the delectation of Mr noir et al: AVALON, SUNDAY 06Mar Locals F/A-18A: A21-2 flew with A21-9, A21-16, A21-49 plus A21-48 spare & A21-40 static (in tent) F/A-18F: A44-204, A44-208, A44-208/167965 & A44-209/167968 C-130H: A97-008 PC-9A: A23-013, 051, 054, 060, 063 & 064 flew as The Rou...
by Starman
03 Mar 2011, 09:46
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: USS KEARSAGE
Replies: 3
Views: 2180

Re: USS KEARSARGE

And of course that should have been Kearsarge
by Starman
03 Mar 2011, 09:45
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: USS KEARSAGE
Replies: 3
Views: 2180

USS KEARSAGE

According to the Israeli Press, the USS Kearsarge passed thru the Suez Canal "yesterday" on her way "to Libya". Photos shows CH-53s and V-22s on deck.