FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019

[Qubie]

Hi
Quick and dirty log from my photos tonight.
In landing order.
1 to 6
87-223, 87-244, 87-259, 86-264, 87-287, 88-405 marked 93rd FS
7 to 12
86?- 307, 86-319, 87-338, 85- 487, ?88-404? marked 482FW and 85-438
All FM
It was quite dark when the last 6 arrived.
If it helps.
Rgds.
M

[Nighthawke]

First one was 87-0233

[Qubie]

Hi Nighthawk.
Obviously you have the advantage with night vision.

Quite correct and it was my finger trouble.
Many thanks for putting it right.
M

[Nighthawke]

No - just a camera and cross checking other reports. No problem just wanting to make sure you logged the right serial.

[SCruttonStreet]

Will they be up and about tomorrow (Tuesday) do we think?

[Blackcat1]

Any ideas how long they are staying? Can't seem to open the link on the other thread.

Thanks

[nearbyegym]

Hi all,

FM's at Lakenheath 06.05.19 - parking order south to north. From the verge on 1065.

87-0233
87-0244
87-0259
86-0264
87-0287
88-0405 Marked 93FS
86-0307
86-0319
87-0338
85-1487
88-0404 Marked 482FW
85-1438

Cheers
Gordon R

PS spoke to a couple of peeps on the hill at Lakenheath who were unaware of the field access restriction on the 1065.

[Rockstar]

Reported the unit is expected to further deploy into Europe in a couple of weeks but to return to Lakenheath in time to participate in the D-Day commemorations in early June. Next two weeks look likely to be most active at LN.

[Blackcat1]

Thanks Rockstar

[slogen51]

Also rumours of a couple of extra jets turning up including a FM jet wearing D-Day markings?

[Blackcat1]

How nice would it be if they paid a visit to LFA7. I know they are here for DACT but I hope weather over north sea is bad for 1 day so they have to fight it out further west

[Nobby@bhx]

Thanks for parking info much appreciated but on subject of parking , is the entrance to the farm parking
on the right still possible or is it the long walk up the road to the verge , as not a local and don't want to cause any hassle to anyone ? Cheers for any help
as coming from Birmingham !

[Phill]

Can anyone confirm if these are hangared or visible please?
Am looking at driving from Lincoln on Saturday to view them hopefully.

Many thanks for any info.

Kind regards

Phill

[Tiger 1]

Hi Phill

As per nearbyegym's post above... it sounds like tbey are parked up outside and visable from the A1065 grass verge.

Remember not to go in the field... restrictions are in place due to nesting birds.

Hooe it helps.

T1

[GVLCN]

Should be flying tomorrow I guess?

[Antho04]

do you think the makos will fly tomorrow or are they resting 48 hours and start flying on Wednesday?

[BOLLO]

Would think any pilots that arrived with the support last week will do any flying tomorrow.Don't think I heard any code 3's when they called in with their inbound calls so fingers crossed should be good to go ?

[Phill]

Thanks for the confirmation all.

Kind regards
Phill

[luke28]

Can anyone confirm if these are hangared or visible please?
Am looking at driving from Lincoln on Saturday to view them hopefully.

Many thanks for any info.

Kind regards

Phill

2 are visible from Maidcross Hill, just behind the control Tower (259 and 244). Today was my first time at this location though so im not sure if there are better places on the hill to view them from.

Any information on were to park on the Brandon Road to view them would be valuable, I had a slow drive past were they are but nowhere really seemed like a decent place to park up?

[Blackcat1]

The airlines are very lenient these days lol