REQ.: Type-ID Pratica di Mare 02-05-2012

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REQ.: Type-ID Pratica di Mare 02-05-2012

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Hi all,
During a base visit at Pratica di Mare we saw unknown type at the 8 Gruppo platform. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get any closer to the aircraft.
First hunch was a RAF Sentinel R1 but the windows of the aircraft on the photo is not corresponding with photos of the Sentinels.
On the foreground of the photo you see a BD.808. Next to it, you see one of the new KC's of the AMI. The unidentified aircraft is behind the tanker.
Does anyone has a suggestions what this type could be?
Thanks in advance!!!
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Rob. H, Mark, Mike en Niels
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Hello,

The BD.808 is off course an PD.808...

The aircraft at the end of the row is a Gulfstream...

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Looks a lot like Lockheed Martin Gulfstream III G-1159A N30LX.

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Re: REQ.: Type-ID Pratica di Mare 02-05-2012

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The BD must indeed be a PD.... typo.

Thanks! That's is the one for sure. We saw a glimps of it when it departed.
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Re: REQ.: Type-ID Pratica di Mare 02-05-2012

Post by Basman »

Hi Niels,

This plane also came by at the newsgroup managed by Italian enthusiast 'Coronet'. I haven't got the serial at hand but the story is here:

http://www.defensenews.com/article/2012 ... place-G222

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