Possible Two B-1Bs enroute Mildenhall

Subject: Possible Two B-1Bs enroute Mildenhall 2009-01-22, 15:09

Following the scrubbed mission tonight to AR two B1Bs in the Atlantic the bombers are either continuing on to Mildenhall for an overnight stop or will turn around.
they are currently on the other side of the atlantic (Gander Oceanic) so it could go either way,
If they are going to carry on, then expect two on the deck around 01:30am.

Ill update if i know anything more.
See the OTT thread for details on the mission tonight. http://fightercontrol.forumotion.com/overhead-ott-f5/quid-90-t2860-30.htm#14590
to keep updated on whether they divert or not.

Subject: Re: Possible Two B-1Bs enroute Mildenhall 2009-01-22, 17:11

Definate Divert. Two B-1Bs ETA Mildenhall circa 01:15 - 01:30 ish (lol)

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Razor61 wrote:: Definate Divert. Two B-1Bs ETA Mildenhall circa 01:15 - 01:30 ish (lol)

All we need now is the serials lol!

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had nothing on sbs did not even come up

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[quote="dragon51"]had nothing on sbs did not even come up[/quote
they don't show on sbs has to be MK1 eyeball for them
andy

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Rama 31/32 Landed runway 11 0145 & 0155 at Hall. I followed them in on airband.
Stig.

Subject: B1s at Mildenhall 2009-01-23, 02:46

I wonder how long they are going to be at the hall for in these circumstances..not sure which direction they were heading,but if they go back stateside i hope they fly over where i live,if this cloud clears..will have scanner on all day and tommorow..it's good been a house husband!!!

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lowlevel wrote:: I wonder how long they are going to be at the hall for in these circumstances..not sure which direction they were heading,but if they go back stateside i hope they fly over where i live,if this cloud clears..will have scanner on all day and tommorow..it's good been a house husband!!!

If they came across the Atlantic and were suppossed to be refuelled where do you think they are heading considering there is about 6 out in the Middle East flying missions over Iraq and Afghanistan?

Cheers

Eccie

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they were headed for the deployed base in the middle east. Basically a maintenance swapover as 2 should head back to conus in a few days.

As for those trying to work out when they will depart then first thing to consider is crew rest periods.

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Hunter_F6 wrote:: they were headed for the deployed base in the middle east. Basically a maintenance swapover as 2 should head back to conus in a few days.

As for those trying to work out when they will depart then first thing to consider is crew rest periods.

Do they have noise abatement at weekends at Mildenhall?

Hoping they might stick around til Monday...???

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With thanks to Stig & RHWW text just in..86-0109/DY
86-0124/DY sp Mks.
positive ID on 86-0109 but 0124 hard to read.
Rain Hissing down and a cross wind at the Hall now, making ID hard..can be read from Beck Row side, and well Viz from John's field

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Dunk wrote:: Do they have noise abatement at weekends at Mildenhall?

Not sure if it makes any difference to the noise, but ive seen them take off without the burners at weekends

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Just heard they are leaving Saturday 11am, this is what I have heard from a good source BUT it is not gospel, so dont shoot me if im wrong! Laughing

just trying to help fellow spotters!

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ifthis is true im gonna be begging the wife to take me lol, but we got the kids and both boys are usally on my side when comes to military aircraft

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the weathers looking good for johns field to if you follow this link
http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/tomorrow.asp?zipcode=mildenhall

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maybe its me or im just dumb but i have never actually found johns field and somone post a arial view and point to where it is please

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http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=52.363739&lon=0.463001&z=18.6&r=12&src=msl

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thank you much appriciated if iam there i will be the tall gy in a bright yellow bettel with fowers on it missus car

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Does anyone know if these jets are fitted with Sniper pods? Cant quite tell from Stigs photos.

Dinger.

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The pods are mounted no a pylon on the left of the forward fuselage, so they wouldn't be visible from the west row side.
Stig.

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MSF report both now departed.

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Indeed they have both departed within 30 seconds of each over, very nice to see. Photos to follow when I get home :farao: