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RAF Hercules
I'm sure I read last year on Fighter Control that the RAF Herc fleet was being reduced to 3 however I have seen at least 4 this year - ZH865/868/869/889. Does anyone know the actual position - how many Hercs are still flying? And is it only 30 Sqd operational with them now?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Re: RAF Hercules
I think 30 and 47 sqd still operate the Hercules, plus 206sqd as and when they need to - as for numbers I think there's something in the region of 10-15 active.
Re: RAF Hercules
Hi All.
My SBS has recorded the following noted active Jan-Jun this year.
Though it's not on all the time in the truck.
ZH865 866 867 868 869 874 875 877 878 879 889.
Mostly on Ascot/Comet, 'RRR' and a couple of Strike/Jigsaw callsigns.
874 4 times in April then once in May.
875 Jan(x1) April(x1)
877 only twice on Jan 18/19.
878 only twice on MCE02(Jan 05) and as 'ZH878'(June15) I was in Scotland at time.
Only took me 22 years to bag ZH870
My SBS has recorded the following noted active Jan-Jun this year.
Though it's not on all the time in the truck.
ZH865 866 867 868 869 874 875 877 878 879 889.
Mostly on Ascot/Comet, 'RRR' and a couple of Strike/Jigsaw callsigns.
874 4 times in April then once in May.
875 Jan(x1) April(x1)
877 only twice on Jan 18/19.
878 only twice on MCE02(Jan 05) and as 'ZH878'(June15) I was in Scotland at time.
Only took me 22 years to bag ZH870
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Re: RAF Hercules
ZH870 is the only one I need!
Coming over for RIAT in 3 weeks time I hope to finally see it.
So if it is not among those flying where is it, and can you see it?
Coming over for RIAT in 3 weeks time I hope to finally see it.
So if it is not among those flying where is it, and can you see it?
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Re: RAF Hercules
Most of the Hercs are parked south side at Brize down at Black Bourton. There’s a crash gate and footpath that goes down the side of the fence. Hopefully it’s parked down there for you.
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Re: RAF Hercules
Regarding ZH870
STN Ramp Rat does an update thread for Cambridge if you check on the Airfields section
He has it listed as arriving there 16-09-21
Not sure if it is WFU or one of those a/c listed for centre wing box replacement as that programme may have been stopped now with the WFU date for the RAF Hercules having been brought-forward
It is a gap on my list too but I need to find my notes dating from their deliveries to Cambridge as quite a number were in open store for a while until introduction to service was sorted.
Perhaps one of the locals at Cambridge can tell you if it is visible
STN Ramp Rat does an update thread for Cambridge if you check on the Airfields section
He has it listed as arriving there 16-09-21
Not sure if it is WFU or one of those a/c listed for centre wing box replacement as that programme may have been stopped now with the WFU date for the RAF Hercules having been brought-forward
It is a gap on my list too but I need to find my notes dating from their deliveries to Cambridge as quite a number were in open store for a while until introduction to service was sorted.
Perhaps one of the locals at Cambridge can tell you if it is visible
Re: RAF Hercules
Thankfully saw 870 at Brize in March 2013. It's 871 I've been chasing!
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Re: RAF Hercules
ZH870
Reading more of the June thread for Cambridge, ZH870 is noted as leaving the paint shop around 08-06-22
TT.18 -You may be in luck for your visit
Perhsps keep checking the Cambridge thread for updates
Reading more of the June thread for Cambridge, ZH870 is noted as leaving the paint shop around 08-06-22
TT.18 -You may be in luck for your visit
Perhsps keep checking the Cambridge thread for updates
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Re: RAF Hercules
Thanks all.
... And happying chasing.
... And happying chasing.
Re: RAF Hercules
I noted ZH870 as N73235 at CBG on 20/12/1998. Awaiting work from Marshalls along with six othersEvergreen 44 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:07 amRegarding ZH870
STN Ramp Rat does an update thread for Cambridge if you check on the Airfields section
He has it listed as arriving there 16-09-21
Not sure if it is WFU or one of those a/c listed for centre wing box replacement as that programme may have been stopped now with the WFU date for the RAF Hercules having been brought-forward
It is a gap on my list too but I need to find my notes dating from their deliveries to Cambridge as quite a number were in open store for a while until introduction to service was sorted.
Perhaps one of the locals at Cambridge can tell you if it is visible
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Re: RAF Hercules
Only 47 Sqn front line operators of the Hercules now, with 24 Sqn still using the hercules OCU training. Not sure how much 206 Sqn use the aircraft now for any evaluation work etc. 30 and 70 Sqn's are both full A400 units now.fatherfaff wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:56 pmI'm sure I read last year on Fighter Control that the RAF Herc fleet was being reduced to 3 however I have seen at least 4 this year - ZH865/868/869/889. Does anyone know the actual position - how many Hercs are still flying? And is it only 30 Sqd operational with them now?
Thanks.
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Re: RAF Hercules
I still need 870 & 871. And both seem to be at Marshall’s. Here’s hoping at least 870 will make it to Brize on time…
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Re: RAF Hercules
I need 870 too. Seems a rare frame.
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No Chance of 870 or 871 leaving Cambridge anytime Soon would think sometime in August Possibly ref 870 much latter for 871
Also 877 at Cambridge on extensive maintenance. 888 + 875(Both WFU with RAF) both on Centre Wing Change Possibly to make them
More attractive selling Option as the Centre Wing Replacement gives the aircraft 15+ years extra in service time.
Also 877 at Cambridge on extensive maintenance. 888 + 875(Both WFU with RAF) both on Centre Wing Change Possibly to make them
More attractive selling Option as the Centre Wing Replacement gives the aircraft 15+ years extra in service time.
Re: RAF Hercules
The Brize Norton spotters blog is a good place to go to to find out where the Hercs are.
Helped me get my last few during the 2020 lockdown (seen as overflights from the back garden).
Helped me get my last few during the 2020 lockdown (seen as overflights from the back garden).
Re: RAF Hercules
Thanks for the heads up about that. I still need to ID the 3 static hercs I saw there on Thursday
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