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CV-22 Osprey

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by dinger » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:18 am

Both the MV22 that the Marines use and the CV22 that AFSOC use are in flight refuel capable. They both have an extendable probe that is fitted to the starboard side of the nose.

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by Snoop 95 » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:58 pm

Thanks for the swift response Chris & Dinger

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by tornado17 » Sun Jul 14, 2013 2:30 pm

As there's no photos of the Ospreys in Current Military yet, am I right in assuming they're not flying yet? Does anyone know when they will fly? I am planning to go next month and don't want it to be a wasted trip!

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by Proteus » Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:30 pm

I have seen a flying Osprey twice since they arrived here..........Regards N.

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by wildy » Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:28 pm

saw my first one today, overflew Santon Downham approx 15:00.

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by GummyBe4r » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:06 pm

One is still in circuit as its just gone OTT of mine

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by paddyboy » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:06 pm

Mach 1 is correct :P

15 of us in a tour party saw her go up/down/round several times, also from John's Field :lol:

Lighting was perfect for good shots, so those of you on the tour with proper gear, get 'em up :lol:

Cheers for a great day

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by Knife 04 » Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:15 pm

Mach1 wrote:
paddyboy wrote:Mach 1 is correct :P

15 of us in a tour party saw her go up/down/round several times, also from John's Field :lol:

Lighting was perfect for good shots, so those of you on the tour with proper gear, get 'em up :lol:

Cheers for a great day

Paddyboy :clap:
I was one of those 15. Have to agree with Paddyboy, a great day.

Yep - here too ! Fantastic day -just got back to Berkshire. CV22 was still in the circuit when we left at 19.00.

Great day - great company and laugh 'B2 due in an hour!' Most of all a huge thanks to Charlie for arranging - top man although he did wash his hair in the field after (yep have photos and will post)

All the very best and thanks to all for a great day out

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by mrdavidwalker » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:54 am

Great Day, thanks to Charlie for arranging :clap: :clap: :clap:
Great company - thanks to all.
I wonder if the guys on the trailer in Johns Field are still waiting for the arrival of the B2 ? :Wow:
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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by TeeJay » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:10 pm

Hi All,

That B2 quip was funny :thumbs: the looks on peoples faces was amusing :whistle:
Nice to see the Osprey in decent light, and to get a few pics, (hopefully post some soon)
Agree with the previous postings, was a great tour with some really nice people. It was good to put faces to names of you guys on here. Big thanks to Charlie for the hard work organising it all for us, and to the hospitality of all concerned on the base, and of course to everyone else on the tour.
looking forward to the next 'Grim Reapers' tour already.
Trev

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by Trenchard » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:41 pm

Hi folks, indeed a great day yesterday, some photos here if you`d care to look :)

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=83841

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Re: CV-22 Osprey

Post by GummyBe4r » Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:08 am

Also one was up late last night think it landed at around half one this morning

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