Hi all,
Another delayed report but might interest somebody? This trip was two days around Suffolk and Norfolk with main aim to see the Lightning noses at Neatishead…..
Heathrow
A quick log from here as meeting John in the works car park. It was going to be nice not to be doing the driving for once!
9K-AOH, Boeing 777 300ER, Kuwait Airways (62565)
9M-MAC, Airbus A350 941, Malaysia Airlines (165)
9V-SWT, Boeing 777 312ER, Singapore Airlines (34585)
B-LXH, Airbus A350 1041, Cathay Pacific Airways (258)
CS-TQY, Airbus A340 313X, HiFly (190)
CS-TVA, Airbus A320 251NSL, TAP Air Portugal (8043)
Mildenhall
Nothing made here…..
08-6205, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5695)
09-5713, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5713)
09-6207, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5656)
11-5731, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5731)
12-5759, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5759)
13-5786, Lockheed MC-130J Commado II, 67th SOS/352nd SOG, United States Air Force (5786)
57-1440/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17511)
58-0089/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17834)
58-0100/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17845)
59-1464/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17952)
59-1470/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17958)
60-0335/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (17511)
62-3540/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (18523)
62-3551/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (18534)
63-7999/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force (18616)
63-8008/D red/white/blue, Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, 351st ARS/100th ARW, United States Air Force ( 18625/T0664)
08-0047, Bell-Boeing CV-22B Osprey, 7th SOS/352nd SOW, United States Air Force (D1033)
Lakenheath
I was after a couple of the visiting Aviano F-16s and we got them as they departed for home.
84-0010/LN, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (919/C313)
86-0154/LN yellow, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1001/C382)
86-0159/LN yellow, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1006/C387)
86-0174/LN yellow, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1024/C402)
86-0175/LN yellow, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1025/C403)
84-0044/LN yellow, McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle, 493rd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (924/D052)
01-2000/LN red, McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle, 494th FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1371/E232)
01-2002/LN red, McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle, 494th FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1373/E234)
91-0302/LN blue, McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle, 492nd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1209/E167)
91-0303/LN blue, McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle, 492nd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force ( 1210/E168)
91-0312/LN multi, McDonnell Douglas F-15E Eagle, 492nd FS/48th FW, United States Air Force (1219/E177)
88-0435/AV green, General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon, 555th FS/31st FW, United States Air Force (1C-37)
88-0460/AV green, General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon, 555th FS/31st FW, United States Air Force (1C-62)
89-2001/AV green, General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon, 555th FS/31st FW, United States Air Force (1C-154)
89-2039/AV green, General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon, 555th FS/31st FW, United States Air Force (1C-192)
89-2047/AV purple, General Dynamics F-16CM Fighting Falcon, 510th FS/31st FW, United States Air Force (1C-200)
Rattlesden
A friendly welcome here. As always, just ask……….
My photographs can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72157719731772647
BGA1194, Slingsby T.50 Skylark 4 (1444)
G-CFNH/A19, Schleicher ASW 19, BGA3390 (19174)
G-CHSE/HSE, Grob G 102 Astir CS77, BGA4159 (1635)
G-CHVG/RP1, Schleicher ASK 21, BGA4233 (21062)
G-CHVW/HVW, Schleicher ASK 13, BGA4247 (13431)
G-CJKM, Glaser-Dirks DG-200 17, BGA4575 (2-148/1746)
G-DDNK/745, Grob G 102 Astir CS, BGA2246 (1434)
G-DEMZ/EMZ, Slingsby T.65 Vega, BGA2807 (1891)
G-KGAW, Scheibe SF-25C Falke 1700 (44506)
G-RATT, Aeropro EuroFox 912(S) (41413)
Sproughton
A private visit here organised through work. Photographs were taken but for private use only.
G-ENHP, Enstrom 480B, Everett Aero (5084)
G-HPAD, Bell 206B JetRanger II, Everett Aero (1997)
G-NOTY, Westland Scout AH.1, Everett Aero (F9630)
XX139, SEPECAT Jaguar T.4, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (B4)
XX144, SEPECAT Jaguar T.2A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (B9)
XX836, SEPECAT Jaguar T.2, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (B24)
XZ213, Westland Lynx AH.1, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (131)
XZ678, Westland Lynx AH.7, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (244)
XZ735, Westland Lynx HAS.3GMS, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (217)
ZD274, Westland Lynx AH.1, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (277)
ZD283, Westland Lynx AH.7, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (308)
ZD566, Westland Lynx HAS.8SRU, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (317)
ZG478, BAe Harrier GR.9A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (P68)
ZG885, Westland Lynx AH.9A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (347)
ZG887, Westland Lynx AH.9A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (349)
ZG888, Westland Lynx AH.9A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (351)
ZG916, Westland Lynx AH.9A, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (355)
ZH655, BAe Harrier T.10 (rear fuselage), Everett Aero, United Kingdom (TX003)
ZH658, BAe Harrier T.10, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (TX006)
Flying locally:
G-KUPP, Flight Design CTSW (8227)
Bentwaters
A quick visit to the cafe and to let the dogs run wild for a bit. Jet wanted the local wildlife, but Ringo was more interested in the food 🙂
My photographs can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72157719731668107
On display at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum:
ZD667, BAe Harrier GR.3, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, United Kingdom (712228)
80-0219/AR grey, Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, United States (A10-0569)
XE707/VL-865, Hawker Hunter GA.11, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, N707XE, United Kingdom (HABL1003037)
XV401/I, McDonnell Phantom FGR.2, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, United Kingdom (2885)
(FU-6)/6771, Republic F-84F Thunderstreak, Bentwaters Cold War Museum, Belgian (unknown)
Stored outside on the farside with Everett Aero:
XG196, Hawker Hunter FGA.9, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (41H-680021?)
(XV460), McDonnell Phantom FGR.2 (forward fuselage), Everett Aero, United Kingdom (3231)
XX838, SEPECAT Jaguar T.4, Everett Aero, United Kingdom (B26)
Cherry Tree Farm, Monewden
Friendly upon asking again. My photographs can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72157719724536156
G-ATLA, Cessna 182J Skylane (18256923)
G-BAAW, Valladeau Jodel D.11 (366)
G-BCNX/540, Piper J-3 C-65 Cub (11831)
(G-BDNC), Taylor JT-1 Monoplane (PFA 1454)
G-BNDT, Brugger MB-2 Colibri (PFA 043-10981)
G-BVVW, Aerostar Yak-52 (844605)
G-CCNX, CAP Aviation CAP-10 B (311)
G-CDGR, Zenith Zenair STOL CH 701 (PFA 187-14327)
G-CDZA, Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 (PFA 330-14329)
G-CHZL, Zenith Zenair Zodiac CH 601 XL (6-9867)
G-CJOY, Zenith Zenair Zodiac CH 601 HDS (PFA 162-13273)
(G-CLDH), Pietenpol Aircamper (PFA 047-13437)
G-CRZA, CZAW Sportcruiser (PFA 338-14657)
G-FRCX, P & M Aviation Quik GTR Explorer (8701)
G-IEJH, S.A.N. Jodel D.150 Mascaret (02)
G-MZJJ, Murphy Aircraft Murphy Maverick (PFA 259-13016)
G-MZKE, Rans Coyote II S-6ESD XL (PFA 204-13248)
(G-NSSA), The Light Aircraft Company Sherwood Ranger XP (LAA 237A-15273)
G-SKSW, Best Off SkyRanger Swift 912S(1) (BMAA/HB/553)
G-VMOZ, Vans RV-8 (LAA 303-15029)
N7374A, Cessna A150M Aerobat (A1500726)
Crowfield
Another friendly field. A theme developing here.
My photographs can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72157719724767911
G-AFWI, Tiger Moth DH.82A (82187)
G-BFVU, Cessna 150L (15074684)
G-BTRI, Aeronca Super Chief 11CC (11CC-246)
G-CBMT, C.A.B. DR.400 180 Regent (2538)
G-CDYZ, Vans RV-7 (PFA 323-14276)
G-CEGH, Vans RV-9 A (PFA 320-14468)
G-CROE, Robin HR.200 120B (282)
G-CROI, Robin HR.200 120B (335)
G-DMPL, Vans RV-7 A (73686)
G-FELX, CZAW Sportcruiser (PFA 338-14661)
G-IEJH, S.A.N. Jodel D.150 Mascaret (02)
G-KELL, Vans RV-6 (PFA 181-12845)
G-OLAA, Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 (PFA 330A-14719)
G-RWCA, Piper PA-18 150 Super Cub (18-8309010)
N3084F, Reims/Cessna F150L (0670)
N5593Z, Piper PA-22 108 Colt (22-9404)
Brome
This is outside by somebody’s house. A lady came out to see who had pulled up and once we explained what we wanted, she was fine.
My photograph can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/51397738701/in/photolist-2miQR3D
XW304/MD, British Aircraft Corporation Jet Provost T.5 , United Kingdom (EEP/JP/968)
Flying locally:
G-CDMY, Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II (28-7916007)
Beccles
This place has changed a lot in recent years! We asked a few people if we could airside but we kept being pointed towards a lady owner that we couldn’t find. As the hangars appeared to be shut, we cut our losses and moved on to find the dogs some water (not hard in Norfolk) to swim in after a hot day on the road and then find ourselves a nice pub tea.
My photographs can be seen at;
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62861611@N08/albums/72157719810121905
G-ASMY, Piper PA-23 Apache 160H (23-2032)
G-AZKZ, Reims/Cessna F172L (0814)
G-BRJV, Piper PA-28 161 Cadet (2841167)
(G-BWSC)/N23203, Piper PA-38 112 Tomahawk (38-81A0125)
G-BYCL, Raj Hamsa X-Air Jabiru(3) (BMAA/HB/088)
G-BYEO, Zenair Zodiac CH 601 HDS (PFA 162-13345)
G-CIBO, Cessna 180K Skywagon 180 (18053177)
G-CIOM, Magni Gyro M-24 Orion C (24-15-9074)
G-MAMZ, Comco Ikarus C42 FB 80 (1806-7543)
G-SGWA, C42 FB100 Charlie (2008-7607)
N132LE, PA-32 300 Cherokee Six (32-40038)
Best regards,
Grant Robinson
Photograph credits: Grant Robinson