5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2

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5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2

Exercise
JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 is the second exercise this year in the JOINT
WARRIOR exercise programme. This programme provides a major training
opportunity for UK, NATO and Coalition forces by offering a realistic
scenario that enables integrated training for land, sea and air
forces. The exercise will be predominantly located in northern England
and Scotland. Up to 20 surface and 4 sub-surface vessels will operate
in the Northwest Approaches and around the Western Isles. Air activity
will include maritime and land attack together with air defence
operations. Up to 40 aircraft will participate in tactical packages
supported by air refueling and airborne command and control. In
addition, there will be considerable maritime air activity by both
fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Participating fast-jet aircraft will
include Harrier GR9 embarked on HMS Illustrious, Tornado GR4, Typhoon
and Hawk. Maritime patrol aircraft from Canada, France, Germany,
Norway, UK and the US will also participate together with helicopters
from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Portugal, UK and the US. Exercise flying
will mostly take place on weekdays, between 1000-1230hrs and
1400-1730hrs. A small amount of night flying will take place in the
second week of the exercise, there may be limited rotary-wing flying at
the weekend.

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-09, 16:41

Hi. Where do we need to be to see the action ? Anything on the East Yorkshire
coast, Cowden ect.

Cheers

Ben

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-09, 17:03

Sorry to dissapoint you but Cowden closed down many years ago. The majority of the action will take place in NW Scotland in particular at Cape Wrath Range.

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-09, 17:31

Thank you for the reply. I never knew that. I have never been there specificaly to watch aircraft
but when I am in the area, Witherensea, Hornsea, I quite often see aircraft low down. Some A 10`s popped up over a hill while driving into Hornsea once. Trully awesome ! I guess the Typhoons high up over the sea are on their way ou to the BAE range off Lincs ? Is it true there is an air to air refueling area off Flamborough ?

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Cheers

Ben

Subject: Welcome 2009-09-17, 04:40

Welcome to the Forum

Sorr,y but if you are talking about the ACMI range, well that closed down a few years ago . Air Refuelling area 8 is to the southeast of Flamborough Head.

Hope that helps

Gareth

Location : Glasgow Spotter Watch Member : No

HMS PENZANCE
HMS NORTHUMBERLAND
HMS ILLUSTRIOUS
HMS PORTLAND
TCG ORUCREIS
HMS TRAFALGAR
BNS DEFENSORA
FS STYX
FS EMERAUDE

The United States Navy is sending four ships, as is Canada, and there will be other ships from Denmark, France, Turkey and - as something of a rarity - the Brazilian frigate BNS Defensora.

Four submarines will take part - one from the UK, two from Norway and one from France.

In the air will be helicopters from the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, the USA and Denmark, while planes will fly from the UK, Germany, France, Canada, Norway and the USA.

All subject to change.

Got a 3flight on Ark Royal last year just off Greenock.

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benyboy wrote:: Thank you for the reply. I never knew that. I have never been there specificaly to watch aircraft
but when I am in the area, Witherensea, Hornsea, I quite often see aircraft low down. Some A 10`s popped up over a hill while driving into Hornsea once. Trully awesome ! I guess the Typhoons high up over the sea are on their way ou to the BAE range off Lincs ? Is it true there is an air to air refueling area off Flamborough ?

Sorry for all the questions. I am new here

Cheers

Ben

Again, welcome to the Forum there are a number of Ranges on the East Coast the principle ones are

Donna Nook near to Mablethorpe Wainfleet near to Skegness and Holbeach on the Wash. To get an insight

on these Ranges just click on Ranges and the relevant Range hope this helps. PS I once saw Vulcans and

F111s at Cowden in the 1970s.

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Is anything due at Leuchars for this Exercise or are they all operating else where and if so what is due at Kinloss and Lossiemouth? Just I'm in process of booking time off and was wondering about a wee bit Plane Spotting during that time.........

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-28, 03:53

Loch Ewe is always one of the best places to view these exercises.
With amphibious assaults, air attacks, FAC, chance to see vessels close to the shore, it's usually (or was previously in many) one of the better places, other than Garvie Island

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Updated with pennant numbers. (apologies if there are errors and all subject to change)

HMS PENZANCE (M106)
HMS SHOREHAM (M112)
HMS BANGOR (M109)
HMS NORTHUMBERLAND (F238 )
HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (R06)
HMS PORTLAND (F79)
TCG ORUCREIS (F245)
HMS TRAFALGAR (S107)
BNS DEFENSORA (F41)
FS STYX (M614)
USS COLE (DDG 67)
USS RAMAGE (DDG61)
USS JOHN HALL (FFG32)
USNS LARAMIE (T-AO-203)
HDMS ABSALON (L 16)
FS EMERAUDE (S602)
HMCS MONTREAL (FFH332)
HMCS ATHABASKAN (DDH282)
HMCS HALIFAX (FFH3 30)
HMCS PRESERVER (AOR510)

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-28, 13:07

We have had Navy Lynx over East Yorkshire the last few days. Very unusual.

Is this in any way linked to the exercise?

Ben

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Just seen the Brief for JW 092 and the dates have been changed , it now seems to be running from the 5th to the 15th October instead of to the 23rd

http://www.rnopsscotland.com/JW092%20Brief.pdf

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satnav wrote:: Just seen the Brief for JW 092 and the dates have been changed , it now seems to be running from the 5th to the 15th September instead of to the 23rd

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That means it has already taken place 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 294955

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It's still showing as Oct Roll Eyes

Not only that - our local Press have waxed lyrical about the big event to come - so it hasn't "been" yet! Still due.

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-29, 14:52

The dates are 5th-23rd October,I've heard that the Brazilian ship is already moored off Faslane (Clyde) and has N-4006 (Lynx) sat on the heli-deck,the serial is unconfirmed as yet.
Expect support and participants to arrive at Kinloss from Friday onwards.

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-09-29, 14:56

satnav wrote:: Just seen the Brief for JW 092 and the dates have been changed , it now seems to be running from the 5th to the 15th September instead of to the 23rd

http://www.rnopsscotland.com/JW092%20Brief.pdf

That link clearly states October !

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2 2009-10-01, 06:00

Three Marines Sea Kings just passed over Howden. With these and the
Navy Lynx that have been around I am guessing we have a ship off the
coast.

Subject: Re: 5/10/09 - 23/10/09 Exercise JOINT WARRIOR 09-2