German F-4 Phantom

Location : chippenham Spotter Watch Member : no

on finals now 06 09.30 in for 2 weeks missile trials

Location : Fairford

Yep, calling as "GAFW16" and should be 3715...

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Must be the first F-4 at Lyneham for 15/20 years?

...and its the sexy Manching jet...

Location : chippenham Spotter Watch Member : no

Well i know what im going to have a closer look at tonight at work German F-4 Phantom 53197

Tony... 2 greek ones poped in, for a few hours, abouy 3-4 years ago. at the same time as 2 Turkish corsairs.
Needless to say they were parked at opposite ends of the Pan, lol

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TonyO wrote:: Must be the first F-4 at Lyneham for 15/20 years?

...and its the sexy Manching jet...

But not the orange one.... Sad

(Assuming they still have that!).

Subject: F4 2009-09-17, 02:41

I guess it will be working Aberporth, i do hope it flies over the house like the Grippen did!! i would love to see a F4 fly over!!

Location : Portsmouth , UK Spotter Watch Member : no

Anyone got any pictures ????

Thanks fellors

Will Smith

Subject: Re: German F-4 Phantom 2009-09-17, 03:47

Link: http://fightercontrol.forumotion.com/recent-photos-f3/german-airforce-f-4-phantom-flight-test-lyneham-t15782.htm#83929

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liamLyneham wrote:: Well i know what im going to have a closer look at tonight at work

Tony... 2 greek ones poped in, for a few hours, abouy 3-4 years ago. at the same time as 2 Turkish corsairs.
Needless to say they were parked at opposite ends of the Pan, lol

Might have got your countries mixed up, Liam, the Greek Corsairs turned up in 2006 after not getting clearance to go to France, but don't remember the Turkish Phantoms...

Location : chippenham Spotter Watch Member : no

TonyO wrote:

liamLyneham wrote:: Well i know what im going to have a closer look at tonight at work

Tony... 2 greek ones poped in, for a few hours, abouy 3-4 years ago. at the same time as 2 Turkish corsairs.
Needless to say they were parked at opposite ends of the Pan, lol

Might have got your countries mixed up, Liam, the Greek Corsairs turned up in 2006 after not getting clearance to go to France, but don't remember the Turkish Phantoms...

.. yeh probabaly got the countrys mixed up, knew it was something like that. Yeh i heard from a guy that was working in VASS at the time. i was working in the Tyre and Brake servicing bay so would not have seen them.

Subject: Re: German F-4 Phantom 2009-09-17, 11:19

Hi Yall,

Lovely sight. Is it visible at weekends? I won't have any weekdays available over the next two weeks.

Thanks

Kelvin

Subject: Re: German F-4 Phantom 2009-09-17, 12:40

It's kept in a hangar when not in use and i think they fly whenever they like, just like the Gripen...

Location : Melksham/Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

Is the German F-4 Phantom In the Circut At The Moment Thanks.

Location : wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : no

Yepp she sure is!

Location : Newbury berkshire

Is there any were for good photo opertunities? i've had a look at the lyneham viewing guide but i cant really tell which is the best place. Its now a westerly wind so i would presume it would be Runway 25 in use.
I'm thinking of paying a visit tomorow after work but would get there about 17:30 unless i have the dentist or something then i'll be there about 15:30 German F-4 Phantom Icon_lol

Is it likely it'll be flying?
I know its asking alot for the flying times but any help with viewing spots would help alot thanks German F-4 Phantom Icon_smile

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Location : Melksham/Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

Yeah thought I could hear It, And one good photo spot Is In a Field Under the Appr for Rwy 24 That were I went Any way Thanks.

Regards

Sean McRandle.

Location : Newbury berkshire

Thanks

Admin Location : Bristol, UK

Just so people are aware, two people have told me that it's only in for this week.

Don't shoot the messenger though!
Mike

Location : Melksham/Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

At 8:31AM This Morning Saw the F-4 Fly over Melksham Heading south south west towards Yeovil.

Subject: Re: German F-4 Phantom 2009-09-22, 08:13

It has been working warships off portland. Not sure about the missile trials as i heard it was doing EW stuff...

Mike says "Its not the orange one"
Good job! Military jets aren't suppose to be orange!

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Razor61 wrote:: It has been working warships off portland. Not sure about the missile trials as i heard it was doing EW stuff...

Yeah it's not doing missile trials. It's carrying out simulated missile firings to ships; using an old German anti-ship missile now converted to simulate the firing against a ship.

Razor61 wrote:: Mike says "Its not the orange one"
Good job! Military jets aren't suppose to be orange!

Maybe, but they're lovely when they are!

Location : Melksham/Wiltshire Spotter Watch Member : No

16:55 PM Just seen The F-4 Phantom Again Just Flew over melksham Heading N NW Towards RAF Lyneham.

Location : Newbury berkshire

I know its a long shot but if i go to lyneham tomorrow about 3pm will i see the F4 or have a good chance of seeing it?thanks German F-4 Phantom 352546

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197cup wrote:: I know its a long shot but if i go to lyneham tomorrow about 3pm will i see the F4 or have a good chance of seeing it?thanks

no sorry mate, leaving for germany early morning German F-4 Phantom 47559

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6am early or 9am early? - Gissus a clue... German F-4 Phantom 269225