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Philwinward
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Post by Philwinward » Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:40 pm

What has happened to the viewing field that had the bus in it.?
I have used Johns field on the past, but as my old dog usually travels with me now it could be an alternative to let her stretch her legs. As I said earlier I have used Johns field when on my own, but John does not allow dogs on his site. He has explained his reasons to me and I respect them.
Any comments would be appreciated.

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Nighthawke
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Re: Viewing area

Post by Nighthawke » Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:55 pm

It either changed owner or the existing one decided to make it private and has fenced it off. Others may know more.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by Philwinward » Wed Aug 21, 2024 5:17 pm

Thanks Nighthawke

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Re: Viewing area

Post by BOLLO » Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:48 pm

Philwinward wrote:
Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:40 pm
What has happened to the viewing field that had the bus in it.?
I have used Johns field on the past, but as my old dog usually travels with me now it could be an alternative to let her stretch her legs. As I said earlier I have used Johns field when on my own, but John does not allow dogs on his site. He has explained his reasons to me and I respect them.
Any comments would be appreciated.
John does allow dogs on the site but they must be on a lead when you walk them, they can not roam freely.
http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?phgid=SHED" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; LOADES
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.s ... _entry=140+" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; at last

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Philwinward
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Re: Viewing area

Post by Philwinward » Thu Aug 22, 2024 6:31 am

Thanks for the update Bollo, it’s a few years since I spoke to John about the dog.At the time he had no problem with dogs as long as they stayed in the car. Apparently somebody was bitten some time ago and things got nasty for John as it was his property and they claimed he was responsible !.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by 65thAgressor » Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:01 pm

Is John's field open on a saturday ? I'm down that way so was going to pop in.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by STRATO2003 » Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:34 pm

65thAgressor wrote:
Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:01 pm
Is John's field open on a saturday ? I'm down that way so was going to pop in.
yes it is think closes 8-30

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Re: Viewing area

Post by 65thAgressor » Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:14 pm

Thank you.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by The Star of Woo » Sun Oct 27, 2024 12:46 pm

Is John's field still open end Oct through the first couple weeks of November pleaae?

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Post by BOLLO » Sun Oct 27, 2024 2:17 pm

Yes still open until 6.00pm but as we go into winter will shut earlier
http://www.airfighters.com/photosearch.php?phgid=SHED" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; LOADES
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Re: Viewing area

Post by The Star of Woo » Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:12 pm

Thank you Bollo, much appreciated.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by tornado17 » Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:55 pm

Does anyone know what time John's field will be open tomorrow? Hoping to get the RC-135W in the morning.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by Pune » Fri Apr 25, 2025 4:06 pm

tornado17 wrote:
Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:55 pm
Does anyone know what time John's field will be open tomorrow? Hoping to get the RC-135W in the morning.
I think there is a Facebook page for the campsite, should have info' there. :thumb:
If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!

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Re: Viewing area

Post by tornado17 » Fri Apr 25, 2025 4:08 pm

Pune wrote:
Fri Apr 25, 2025 4:06 pm
tornado17 wrote:
Thu Apr 24, 2025 2:55 pm
Does anyone know what time John's field will be open tomorrow? Hoping to get the RC-135W in the morning.
I think there is a Facebook page for the campsite, should have info' there. :thumb:
Many thanks

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Re: Viewing area

Post by W1L50N24691 » Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:23 pm

Hello, so I'm thinking of coming to Mildenhall tomorrow, which place would be good to view from? Thanks in advanced

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Post by Professor_M » Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:56 pm

W1L50N24691 wrote:
Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:23 pm
Hello, so I'm thinking of coming to Mildenhall tomorrow, which place would be good to view from? Thanks in advanced
Welcome aboard, Andy.

Looking at the wind direction, the planes would probably be coming into land past you if you went to the mound (see https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.u ... enhall.php). Alternatively, the Nook campsite at the other end would get departures climbing out and arrivals rolling to the end.

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Re: Viewing area

Post by W1L50N24691 » Sun Jun 15, 2025 9:24 pm

Thank you for the info :)

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