F-35s to Fairford discussion thread

[tim_raper]

I dont see why not,as long as you have a ladder ,it will be fine,I think,might be a lttile dusk possibly but as ever wait and see
All the best
Max
Re ,weather ,it's slowly improving at the mo,just cloudy ,no rain so far

Given the wind wouldn't it be safe to say they are going to land on 27? In which case why do you feel a ladder is necessary?

to get above the heads of the other 2000 people

[Skywatcher]

Because we have got a brand new fence which is quite tall,similar to Brize and I suspect the hall and LN ,it's a green fence which might not be so nice for photography ,but if you bring ladder you might be able to get some shots looking over the new fence
All the best
Max

[rh226]

16.10BST "CLEAN82" Maine ANG KC-135R 58-0098 [AE0148] looks as if it is positioning down to McGuire AFB for tomorrow's effort.

[slogen51]

The folk on the gate said that you can go on the base nearer arrival time so that should make photos easier assuming it's not too dark.

[Malcolm]

to get above the heads of the other 2000 people

Blimey - I hope Slogan51 has enough sandwiches left to go around

[Skywatcher]

I'll bring the hot chocolate then
All the best
Max

[sabrejet]

Because we have got a brand new fence which is quite tall,similar to Brize and I suspect the hall and LN ,it's a green fence which might not be so nice for photography ,but if you bring ladder you might be able to get some shots looking over the new fence
All the best
Max

New fence was fine when the BUFFs were here: so long as you're 6ft-ish. Plus they'll be OK on approach too. At touchdown it gets in the way a bit, but I'd take a ladder and be safe. Ditto any concerns about 'will photography be OK": if you don't have your camera you'll be sorry for sure...

[sabrejet]

Met Office now showing it brightening from around 9, no rain after 7. Wind SW, so bomb dump end looking OK too.

[slogen51]

Sandwiches already consumed.

You won't need a ladder I think you will be on base if you want a touchdown shot. Light will of course be the main issue.

[rh226]

Malcolm reports them at 24W, so I think I will be on my way.

See some of you up the bomb dump (space permitting). I'm in a brown Ford Kuga.

[Malcolm]

Malcolm reports them at 24W, so I think I will be on my way.

See some of you up the bomb dump (space permitting). I'm in a brown Ford Kuga.

Sorry - typo - it was 42W, not 24W.

[BOLLO]

Just arrived,parking is in the bomb dump and they are opening up the gates an hour before they arrive.This should fun.

[Blackcat1]

Last time I was there Obama screwed us and departed under the cover of darkness after seeing a bunch of stones!!! I hate the bomb dump lol.

[pete310183]

Sorry if this has already been asked, I did trawl through the thread and many others first. The RAF F35 is that going back to the US or is it been delivered to the UK as part of this exercise ?

[slogen51]

Gate to the base has opened. The ladders are on the move!

[slogen51]

Clean51/52 back on VR abeam Mull left of a Scottish island.

[Rory76]

Same again tomorrow for the A's?

[Pionion]

Hi All,

Is anyone able to advise when the F35 A's are due in today?

Cheers

[Skywatcher]

TABOR flt ETA 18:15/19:30 L
All the best
Max
Times subject to change
TABOR flt may be a little late,KC135/KC10 CLEAN 81/2 did not depart McGuire JB ,New Jersey,until 13:10L but comfermed they are on route ,so I suspect it may be similar to yesterday now 20:00L or later

[StormsInAfrica]

Looking forward to seeing an "A"!