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2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

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2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:41 am

Not that I plan a visit but it would be nice to know that they are up and running.


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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:01 am

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.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:43 am

Thank you. Good news in these uncertain times.
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:39 am

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.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by jagmadandy » Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:59 pm

Hi Mike, can confirm Wednesday saw two full nine ship displays and a first half 8 ship late afternoon.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:36 pm

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.... :D

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by lthpilot » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:11 am

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?

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:28 am

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.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:20 am

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.
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:30 am

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).

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:33 am

😷

Thank you. If I make it, it will be my twelfth consecutive year of training :clap: like going back to my roots as my great grandparents ran a farm just down the road.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:38 am

Looks as though Scampton is closed until early afternoon on the 7th April, long weekend for them.
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
Reds are currently up now, not sure on how many.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:40 am

:clap:

Just picked up RedArrow4 over Scampton on ADSB. Now, ain’t that a boost to morale?

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Looks like the following week then. Stay safe
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 8:05 pm

Notam just appeared for Scampton, closed 15/4-25/5, suggests a departure somewhere warmer next week?

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by lthpilot » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:57 am

reaper493 wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:28 am
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
Thank you Mike. (sorry for delay responding).

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:30 pm

Reds up for their 2nd slot of the day, presumed today was going to be a down day with them off elsewhere tomorrow.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by C24 » Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:04 pm

.?
Could they be off to RAF Waddington?
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by baz1 » Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:48 pm

reaper493 wrote:
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:30 pm
Reds up for their 2nd slot of the day, presumed today was going to be a down day with them off elsewhere tomorrow.
not heard of any support transport in as yet!
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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:23 am

Scampton now open tomorrow, suggesting the Red's have pushed back a day.

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Re: 2021 ?any activity? RAFAT

Post by reaper493 » Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:04 pm

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

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