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FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 10:35 pm
by 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
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 10:45 pm
by Nighthawke
First one was 87-0233
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Sun May 05, 2019 11:58 pm
by 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
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:17 am
by Nighthawke
No - just a camera and cross checking other reports. No problem just wanting to make sure you logged the right serial.
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 9:06 am
by SCruttonStreet
Will they be up and about tomorrow (Tuesday) do we think?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 9:25 am
by Blackcat1
Any ideas how long they are staying? Can't seem to open the link on the other thread.
Thanks
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 9:30 am
by 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.
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:06 am
by 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.
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:54 am
by Blackcat1
Thanks Rockstar
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 3:15 pm
by slogen51
Also rumours of a couple of extra jets turning up including a FM jet wearing D-Day markings?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 4:19 pm
by 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

Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 4:54 pm
by 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 !
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 5:43 pm
by 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
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 5:55 pm
by 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
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:10 pm
by GVLCN
Should be flying tomorrow I guess?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:13 pm
by Antho04
do you think the makos will fly tomorrow or are they resting 48 hours and start flying on Wednesday?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:24 pm
by 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 ?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:27 pm
by Phill
Thanks for the confirmation all.
Kind regards
Phill
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 7:30 pm
by luke28
Phill wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2019 5:43 pm
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?
Re: FM F16's into Lakenheath 5-5-2019
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 9:37 pm
by Blackcat1
The airlines are very lenient these days lol