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Gripens

Post by HaveQuick2 » Fri May 30, 2014 6:59 pm

Anyone got any updated arrival details for the Gripens?

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Re: Gripens

Post by GhostFlight91 » Fri May 30, 2014 8:00 pm

I just thought this was one of many rumours myself, Resident Coningsby member any details lol?

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Re: Gripens

Post by Vulcanone » Sat May 31, 2014 12:39 am

If they come then they get here when they get here

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Re: Gripens

Post by BromF15 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:54 pm

Going on what I've seen posed about hear n there, There due tomorrow supposedly..

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Re: Gripens

Post by Rubberneck » Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:32 pm

subject to change due Mon 2/6

84006 C130 SVF812 eta 1120bst

SVFX10 - X15 6xSB39 eta 1115bst for TDY

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Re: Gripens

Post by baz1 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:34 pm

maybe Rubberneck may give us an heads up :thumbs: :clap: :thumb:
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Re: Gripens

Post by POL » Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:43 pm

Nice one Del, thanks - now to get a day off next week! :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: Gripens

Post by surreyseagull66 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 3:10 pm

Hi fellas,how long are these here for,i may be due a sickie from work.ho hum

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Re: Gripens

Post by Reptile 1 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:31 pm

2-13 June :thumb:

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Re: Gripens

Post by baz1 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:47 pm

good on yer Rubberneck your a star
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Re: Gripens

Post by Freyaollie » Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:24 pm

Supposed to be x 4 Italian EF 2000's as well ?

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Re: Gripens

Post by GhostFlight91 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:02 pm

Spot on info guys cheers hopefully pop down some time next week cant get tomorrow sadly :@

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Re: Gripens

Post by Rubberneck » Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:30 am

84006 C130 SVF812 etd 1400bst to Cambridge

SB39s delayed slightly latest eta 1145bst

nothing showing for Italians - mind you I had heard they were due Wednesday anyway.

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Re: Gripens

Post by baz1 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:22 am

thanks for the update :thumbs:
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Re: Gripens

Post by Mariner » Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:49 am

A question please from newey. What is a Gripen? Where do you found out all this info on what's coming and going?
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Re: Gripens

Post by POL » Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:50 am

Gripen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_JAS_39_Gripen

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Re: Gripens

Post by Mariner » Mon Jun 02, 2014 8:04 am

Many tnx for quick reply. Will take trip down to Coningsby.

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Re: Gripens

Post by Rubberneck » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:41 pm

6 got away from Sweden this morning but only 4 arrived around 1155

first pair 39257 + 39250 (SVFX010 + 011)
second pair 39251 + 39274 (SVFX013 + 014)

the other 2 diverted back home and have since departed Sweden again around 1310bst - eta CGY 1430bst (39829 + 39832 {SVFX012 + 015} were the 2 originally not sure if they are still the same)

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Re: Gripens

Post by Rubberneck » Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:11 pm

39829 + 39832 {SVFX012 + 015} now arrived

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Re: Gripens

Post by Mike Hill » Mon Jun 02, 2014 4:04 pm

Could anyone confirm if these have been HAS'd or not. Just wondering if they can be seen when not active?

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