U-2 Movements 24/07/09

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Should have some inbounds this afternoon at Fairford.

Mike

Subject: Re: U-2 Movements 24/07/09 2009-07-24, 03:13

If they come in today, will they depart over the weekend?

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jingernut wrote:: If they come in today, will they depart over the weekend?

Yeah, should depart tomorrow.

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MikeB wrote:: Should have some inbounds this afternoon at Fairford.

Mike

Ooh, I'm down that way tomorrow, may have a chance to finally see one! Cheers for info.

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excellent news more dragons might be a early start then get up there at first light i think see if the notam is posted tonight might get to see some at last before work

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Dragon 31 has called Metro, slight delay on arrival due to weather avoidance. Aircraft should be 68-10329 from Akrotiri.

Mike

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They are using VHF today guys, Dragon 31 is on 129.425, but climbing??

EDIT. Climbed 21,000 ft to 30,000ft for weather, but now descending for Fairford on 135.8

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To 134.75 down to 8000ft, 13.47L

And to 133.75, brize for ILS 27

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Serial as reported above and the aircraft is carrying Snoopy artwork on the fin (From Lee H @ FFD).

Mike

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Is there a second do you know Mike?
Dave

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colt99 wrote:: Is there a second do you know Mike?
Dave

I believe Dragon 21 should be in the next few hours.

Mike

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Thanks Mike,
He's on his way now Big Grin

hearing him on 275.625 for descent in about 30 miles.
Dave

Subject: Re: U-2 Movements 24/07/09 2009-07-24, 07:48

Im one hour away - do i have time to race up? I think i heard him on my scanner...awell as an airliner with no instruments working and oxygen masks coming down on the left hand side of the cabin from what i could understand?

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batman3 wrote:: Im one hour away - do i have time to race up? I think i heard him on my scanner...awell as an airliner with no instruments working and oxygen masks coming down on the left hand side of the cabin from what i could understand?

Hes inbound now... Prob 30mins or so.

Mike

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On 127.25 at 5000ft.
Dave

Subject: Re: U-2 Movements 24/07/09 2009-07-24, 08:01

Ok thanks never mind then - try and get up tomorow morning. Hope you get your shots.

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Dragon 21 - 80-1086 from the UAE.

Mike

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Dont suppose there's any more due? or is that pushing it Whistle

Thanks for all the info, can't wait for the photos to be posted! Clap

Subject: Re: U-2 Movements 24/07/09 2009-07-24, 09:30

I should think that would be it - this group is the guys going home i presume?

Edit: actually has it only been Dragon 31 and Dragon 21? is there one more?

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Spirit of Kitty Hawk wrote:: Dont suppose there's any more due? or is that pushing it Thanks for all the info, can't wait for the photos to be posted!

As far as I'm aware that is it now... most certainly isn't anything else due today.

I didn't bother going today, you may see some from me tomorrow though Smile

.

Mike

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batman3 wrote:: I should think that would be it - this group is the guys going home i presume?

Indeed, one from Akrotiri and one from Al Dhafra.

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Hello is there any action for tomorrow? Smile

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Hey Mike, will be up at Fairford tomorrow to catch my first Dragons, can you advise the best time to get there for? Im thinking of being up there for around 05:30 - 06:00 for an early morning departure? Is this the right thing to do?

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Spirit of Kitty Hawk wrote:: Hey Mike, will be up at Fairford tomorrow to catch my first Dragons, can you advise the best time to get there for? Im thinking of being up there for around 05:30 - 06:00 for an early morning departure? Is this the right thing to do?

0600 would be a good target time. I arrived at Fairford for 0600 on Thursday and the Dragons were already sat outside and one had ground power on and was going through pre-flight.

Dinger.

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Cheers Dinger Clap

Subject: Re: U-2 Movements 24/07/09