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Afternoon, Had not realised that I was so poor with dates - apologies. Plus have noted that it was 23rd that the Retros came in and I recorded as per your post - not 24th as per mine. So the GAFFTC marked Tornadoes as visitors (44+34 and 44+78) were inded the Retros that I saw? I have seen both of t...

Hi, Visual on KC-135R 59-1508 and Retro 41/42 2 x GAF Tornadoes returning eastbound overhead Leuchars, Scotland on 24th at 17:15L. Would appreciate knowing if any of the seven reported were these two, please? Little confused as 44+21 went to States on 14th but also reported 15th at Buchel? Many than...

Afternoon Eric, Many thanks for quick response which does identify all I could be interested in. Did not see the third 17 but did not note that particular ramp. Nor did I pay attention to the C-27s ramp but can not see everything, can we? Your reply much appreciated so thank you. Kind regards Rick W...

Morning all, On Friday 18th July, around 17.10L I noted 3 x C-5s, 2 x C-17s on the west ramp along with a B747 and a number of C-130s on the east ramp. Two of the C-130s on the eastern ramp were facing south suggesting they were the Dyess machines as the RS machines tend to park facing east-west I t...

Hi, On return to UK departing HER on Friday 18th July, on base apron noted an AB205A-1 of 358MED, HAF on SAR duty but not quick enough to read off. Know it to be one of four so anyone able to assist, please? Also of note C-130H 745 special marks 356 MTM, HAF arrived HER 14:08L departing 14:30L same ...

Afternoon all, At beginning of June, 8 x F-16s believed to be from Duluth 148FW were in Baltic area for Exercise Sabre Strike. These returned home yesterday (four) and today (another four). Unable to see yesterday's overflights but today four F-16s as TABOR 21-24 noted with CLEAN 72 heading over Sco...

Morning Mike, Ah well, we can't do them all - long way but Thailand looks most interesting and trust that you get the access there you would wish for. Your original mail still stands for a wide enquiry to anyone who can assist in New South Wales and Victoria though. Plenty of time to arrange it but ...

Morning Mike, Srangely I have also booked flights etc for February and March for the Adelaide / Melbourne / Sydney area as am visiting all my relatives. As I intend going to Avalon as it would be rude not to, I also wish to go to East Sale, Point Cook, Edinburgh and Richmond. I would therefore be ve...

Hi Arjan,

Would be grateful for your confirmation that ZA492 has been returned to normal marks (and whether squadron marked) as 033 as was not seen in March / April. Previously carried special marks alongside ZA412.

Regards
Rick Ware

Evening all, On 26th February 2014, this front fuselage was extant. Today, 6th April, during another walk round the back of Leuchars it is confirmed that the fuselage has now gone. No sign of it at all but can not confirm that it has appeared elsewhere on the base as yet. If it has shall advise but ...

Evening all, First time up to Leuchars today since last message for getting round the back. Had a really good look with telescope and telephoto walking right up to threshold lights from where it is barely visible. Complete enigma. No identifier markings of any sort and stbd side appears to have some...

Afternoon all, By way of confirmation, although I believed it unlikely to be the Leuchars one, the Jet Provost T3 XM412 on display at Balado Bridge airfield near Milnathort in Perth & Kinross was noted today 30th December as in situ and whole. I hope to be checking out the JP frt fuselage at Leuchar...

Evening Karl, My apologies, my poor notes - it was 23rd November with callsign IAM 1495 and HEX 33FFD4. The HEX matches my research for MM62204 but wondered if it was something different as that serial is also what it showed all the way up the UK from my sources. Many thanks for checking, much appre...

Afternoon Karl, Hope you are enjoying anexcellent Festive up there. On 22nd November I recorded an Italian AF P180 Avanti which showed on Planeplotter as MM62204 which went past me in Scotland and returned later so I suspect it went to Keflavik. I note you have only logged in your report those that ...

Cheers Ruud,

Know pretty much exactly where it is yet thanks. I'll have a good look. Have a wonderful Christmas and Festive to you and yours. My best to all members near and far on the Group.

KInd regards
Rick Ware
Fife, Scotland