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2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Not that I plan a visit but it would be nice to know that they are up and running.
Hands, Face, Space.
Hands, Face, Space.
C24.
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Indeed they are.
4/5 January was a lot of solo currency flying with practices starting again on the 6th. They have been up a couple of times a day when they can around the weather.
Mike
4/5 January was a lot of solo currency flying with practices starting again on the 6th. They have been up a couple of times a day when they can around the weather.
Mike
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Thank you. Good news in these uncertain times.
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Rather than starting a new thread...
Reds have just landed after their first nine ship of the year.
I only heard them breaking to land, so unsure how much of a display they got through.
Mike
Reds have just landed after their first nine ship of the year.
I only heard them breaking to land, so unsure how much of a display they got through.
Mike
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Hi Mike, can confirm Wednesday saw two full nine ship displays and a first half 8 ship late afternoon.
Andy
Andy
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Cheers Andy,
Heard Red 4? (I think) landed early Weds Pm so that will explain that.
Hope you're well, probably see you at the crash gate soon....
Heard Red 4? (I think) landed early Weds Pm so that will explain that.
Hope you're well, probably see you at the crash gate soon....
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Hopefully this is an appropriate place to post this question; Some advice would be welcome -
What is the most reliable way (ways?) to get daily scheduled RAFAT practice times for Scampton?
What is the most reliable way (ways?) to get daily scheduled RAFAT practice times for Scampton?
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
There isn't one any more really, there used to be a chap who would post the times on twitter, but that stopped a while back after his informant was no longer on the team.
You could turn up on a day, see all 9/10 parked out and they could be doing solo sorties for training, or they could conduct three practice displays.
At least you have Coningsby, Cranwell and Waddington all nearby should there be nothing happening.
First sortie tends to be up between 9.30 and 10.00, unless delayed for weather, they then go up again around 2hrs after landing.
Mike
You could turn up on a day, see all 9/10 parked out and they could be doing solo sorties for training, or they could conduct three practice displays.
At least you have Coningsby, Cranwell and Waddington all nearby should there be nothing happening.
First sortie tends to be up between 9.30 and 10.00, unless delayed for weather, they then go up again around 2hrs after landing.
Mike
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Hello Mike,
Am I correct in that they are working at both airfields?
I get my second jab next week, so I’m thinking of putting on my camouflage gear and driving overland for a day’s spotting.
It would fit in with my definition of essential.
Am I correct in that they are working at both airfields?
I get my second jab next week, so I’m thinking of putting on my camouflage gear and driving overland for a day’s spotting.
It would fit in with my definition of essential.
C24.
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
No, they are still operating out of Scampton.
They were operating from Waddington a few weeks ago, but didn't stay long as the weather was poor the 2nd week.
They have also been practicing over Syerston and Donna Nook, so might be worth checking out NOTAMs before you set off.
Not really worth visiting Waddo at the moment, its very quiet (my logs in the waddo section will give you an idea).
Cheers
They were operating from Waddington a few weeks ago, but didn't stay long as the weather was poor the 2nd week.
They have also been practicing over Syerston and Donna Nook, so might be worth checking out NOTAMs before you set off.
Not really worth visiting Waddo at the moment, its very quiet (my logs in the waddo section will give you an idea).
Cheers
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Thank you. If I make it, it will be my twelfth consecutive year of training like going back to my roots as my great grandparents ran a farm just down the road.
Stay safe. 🛰
C24.
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There's no "go-round" in a glider.
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Looks as though Scampton is closed until early afternoon on the 7th April, long weekend for them.
Reds are currently up now, not sure on how many.U2007/21 - AIRFIELD CLOSED. 01 APR 18:00 2021 UNTIL 07 APR 08:15 2021. CREATED: 01 APR 09:13
2021
U0615/21 - AD CLOSED DUE MAINTENANCE. 07 APR 09:00 2021 UNTIL 07 APR 12:00 2021. CREATED:
26 JAN 10:57 2021
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Just picked up RedArrow4 over Scampton on ADSB. Now, ain’t that a boost to morale?
Looks like the following week then. Stay safe
C24.
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There's no "go-round" in a glider.
493d/48th - Grim Reapers Supporter.
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There's no "go-round" in a glider.
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Notam just appeared for Scampton, closed 15/4-25/5, suggests a departure somewhere warmer next week?
Mike
Mike
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Thank you Mike. (sorry for delay responding).reaper493 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:28 amThere isn't one any more really, there used to be a chap who would post the times on twitter, but that stopped a while back after his informant was no longer on the team.
You could turn up on a day, see all 9/10 parked out and they could be doing solo sorties for training, or they could conduct three practice displays.
At least you have Coningsby, Cranwell and Waddington all nearby should there be nothing happening.
First sortie tends to be up between 9.30 and 10.00, unless delayed for weather, they then go up again around 2hrs after landing.
Mike
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Reds up for their 2nd slot of the day, presumed today was going to be a down day with them off elsewhere tomorrow.
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
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Could they be off to RAF Waddington?
Could they be off to RAF Waddington?
C24.
493d/48th - Grim Reapers Supporter.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charlie-two-four/ FuzzyFastjetFotos, incorporating "HazyHelos"
There's no "go-round" in a glider.
493d/48th - Grim Reapers Supporter.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/charlie-two-four/ FuzzyFastjetFotos, incorporating "HazyHelos"
There's no "go-round" in a glider.
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
Scampton now open tomorrow, suggesting the Red's have pushed back a day.
Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT
A400 just landed Waddo, presumably to support the Reds.
Heard one was due tomorrow, unsure if this is as well as, or instead of.
Appears to be parking on Delta
A400 Ascot 4018 ZM416
Heard one was due tomorrow, unsure if this is as well as, or instead of.
Appears to be parking on Delta
A400 Ascot 4018 ZM416
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