Question for the regulars re 493rd

[reaper493]

How many waves have the 493rd been flying lately?

Last Tuesday when I went there was 2, the early morning one starting before 8 and then an early afternoon one around 1pm. Do they ever do a third? Do they do two waves if the first wave is later in the morning?

I understand some are going back to the US tomorrow with the Blue at MH so not sure if tomorrow will be different?

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[cjbirkett]

Last time I was down (mid January) they were hot pitting and fairly sure they went up 3 times. All the squadrons seemed to be mega busy that week, every time I wanted a burger another set either came down to arming or turned up to land! Not complaining mind…

Best wishes

[reaper493]

Thanks Chris, I'm at Duxford this morning and wondering whether to swing round that way home. They were hot pitting last week as well. Ill keep an eye on the heads up thread and decide early afternoon

[Mike]

Enjoy your visit to Duxford, Mike.

[James Cutting]

Today is Wednesday Be worth stopping by LN anyway hopefully get some of the Reapers.

[colp]

It's Wednesday today? Your Opening times say Weds-Sun?

[baz1]

Enjoy your visit to Duxford, Mike.

[James Cutting]

Enjoy your visit to Duxford, Mike.

It happens!

[cjbirkett]

Thanks Chris, I'm at Duxford this morning and wondering whether to swing round that way home. They were hot pitting last week as well. Ill keep an eye on the heads up thread and decide early afternoon

Last 2 trips down the place has seemed busier than ever from dawn until after dark. They were even using North Side for last chance checks one day. My next visit is at beginning of march so hopefully will be as active!

Hope Duxford was enjoyable. I still keep meaning to pay a visit when I'm down but always get distracted!

Best wishes

[reaper493]

Duxford was great, busier than expected. Got round the whole site I 2.5hrs and made it to LN for 2pm. No reapers seen but did catch two SJs, will give it until 5 and then get off home.

[XR713]

Reaper F-15Ds flew about 1300 for a 45 minute sortie. They appeared to be giving demo rides.

[reaper493]

Thanks, saw a couple of D's taxi back just as I arrived.

Hopefully I can have another run down before the end to get them in some good light.

[napalm42]

Just wondering if Friday`s are busy at Lakenheath , or are they running down for the weekend like some RAF bases ??
Was thinking of visiting this coming friday..

Thanks

[napalm42]

Correction , befor I get jumped on
I know it is RAF Lakenheath , but was referring to the based aircraft not being RAF

Sorry

[Snoop 95]

Just wondering if Friday`s are busy at Lakenheath , or are they running down for the weekend like some RAF bases ??
Was thinking of visiting this coming friday..

Thanks

Friday's not the best day to visit normally. You might see some flying in the morning but unusual pm unless something special on.

[blackhandgang17]

Also there’s 6xF-15E at TLP
8 x F-15C/D in Poland at the moment as the base has publicised

[LN Strike Eagle]

Also there’s 6xF-15E at TLP
8 x F-15C/D in Poland at the moment as the base has publicised

14x at TLP

[Campbell89]

Are they the 14 SJ’s or 492/494 jets?

[LN Strike Eagle]

Are they the 14 SJ’s or 492/494 jets?

492nd at TLP.

SJs have gone to Lask with the 493rd.

Here's a list of based aircraft currently away from home I posted last week:

TLP Spain:

91-0131
91-0301
91-0302
91-0310
91-0312
91-0317
91-0329
91-0332
91-0602
96-0204
97-0218
97-0219
97-0220
97-0221

Łask AB, Poland:

84-0044
84-0046
86-0156
86-0159
86-0160
86-0171
86-0172
86-0175

PDM, Robins AFB:

91-0313
91-0315
91-0316
91-0324
91-0335
91-0604
97-0222
98-0135
00-3000

Add to that the SJs that have gone to Łask AB too:

87-0176
87-0187
87-0206
88-1671
88-1673
88-1676
88-1680
89-0483
89-0490
89-0492
89-0493
89-0496
89-0501
90-0230

[JJC]

How many F-15s are left on base following the latest deployments?

Got a few days booked in Wales next week for my first trip to the Mach Loop.
Considering postponing if there’s so few airframes left in the UK.

Appreciate this is totally inconsequential in the grand scheme of things and I sincerely hope we see a deescalation of the situation in Ukraine soon, so all the crews can return home soon.


Cheers
JJC