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Falcon Leap 2019

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Is already known what the drop/jump locations will be during Falcon Leap 2019?
Today (9/9) two stretched C-130's crossed north of Ede.

Thanks, Ewald
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Next week expect at Eindhoven Airbase:
USAFE C130J
PLF C295
GAF M28(CIV 3X)
GAF C160
RAF C130J
RAF DAKOTA
AMI C130J
USMC KC130
+ some civ C-47
They will arrive during next week and will be used during different drops during this week. Subject to change ofcourse
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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Very nice list, especially the USMC KC-130.
But how about the French? Not coming?
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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sure about the usaf(e) C-130s? Heard that they were cxld.

USMC C-130 is expected next monday afaik.

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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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Did the German depart home? I see the tral over Germany.
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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Italian Air Force Hercules 'IAM4673' inbound? Should be MM62194 acc to ads-b.
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JPS wrote:Italian Air Force Hercules 'IAM4673' inbound? Should be MM62194 acc to ads-b.
Inbound Volkel, not related to Falcon Leap
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joost wrote:
JPS wrote:Italian Air Force Hercules 'IAM4673' inbound? Should be MM62194 acc to ads-b.
Inbound Volkel, not related to Falcon Leap
Thx Joost, do you know the reason for visiting?
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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C-27 currently (11.18) passing Deelen (cargo drop?) and continuing NW bound, Dutch C-130 did it 20min ago, and another Dutch herc was working around Veenendaal...

2 Klu hercs RTB this time (11.18)

All beautifully seen ;-)
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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Hi all!

Is know if and how late aircraft will fly this wednesday?

Kind regards,

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If all goes well 3x 8 a/c...
Stafsels wrote:Hi all!

Is know if and how late aircraft will fly this wednesday?

Kind regards,

Stafsels
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anybody a clue what will do the drop today at Renkum? I expect it will be a dakota, but can't read any confirmation. Thanks!
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Re: Falcon Leap 2019

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Thanks a million!

First wave out at 08.30 and back at 10.30 or is this the saturday schedule?

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