Variety @ RAF Mildenhall 30-July02020

[stuart n]

Started off at Lakenheath but with few movements decided to head to Mildenhall. Good idea


E-3G Sentry 82-0006 - 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron - Tinker AFB by stu norris, on Flickr


E-3G Sentry 82-0006 - 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron - Tinker AFB by stu norris, on Flickr


RC-135W ZZ666 - 51 Squadron - RAF Waddington by stu norris, on Flickr


KC-135R Stratotanker 60-0347 - 166th Air Refueling Squadron - Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base by stu norris, on Flickr


Atlas C1 ZM403 - 206 Squadron - RAF Brize Norton by stu norris, on Flickr


Atlas C1 ZM403 - 206 Squadron - RAF Brize Norton by stu norris, on Flickr


KC-135T Stratotanker 59-1513 - 351st Air Refueling Squadron - RAF Mildenhall by stu norris, on Flickr


KC-135R Stratotanker 58-0100 - 351st Air Refueling Squadron - RAF Mildenhall by stu norris, on Flickr


KC-135R Stratotanker 58-0100 - 351st Air Refueling Squadron - RAF Mildenhall by stu norris, on Flickr


CV-22B Osprey 12-0063 - 7th Special Operations Squadron - RAF Mildenhall by stu norris, on Flickr


MC-130J Commando II 11-5731 - 67th Special Operations Squadron - RAF Mildenhall by stu norris, on Flickr

Few more here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmLT1BtL

[Thunder]

Very nice, what’s the story behind the E-3 looks like fire/smoke damage to the rear end( hydraulic fluid that high up the tail on the leading edge???)?

[reaper493]

Very nice selection there.

I would think the E3 is just showing signs of weathering due to where it's been operating in recent times.

Mike

[f106dart]

Very nice, what’s the story behind the E-3 looks like fire/smoke damage to the rear end( hydraulic fluid that high up the tail on the leading edge???)?

I was going to post this but saw your comment. There is no doubt where the AWACS has been (it's sand mixed with hydraulic fluid) and finally heading home for a much needed rest.

[Thunder]

Strange how the staining only starts at the radome support struts, and also that high up the tail.

[galaxysi]

Nice set,Usaf E-3s are rare at Mildenhall nowadays so great to see.

[roughcutter]

It can certainly do with a lick of paint, the Tinkers that I've seen in the past have always been pristine

[f106dart]

It can certainly do with a lick of paint, the Tinkers that I've seen in the past have always been pristine

Pristine maybe going but never coming back. Sitting in the sun and getting sand blasted now and then

[paddyboy]

Hi Stuart

Cracking set there

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[Imac]

Top set of heavies Stuart The move across to "the Hall" worked nicely for you, top work Thanks for posting