Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - Jan-Aug 2013 MIL

ImageThe forum for all movements and news on Geilenkirchen.

Forum rules
ImageMode S / SBS and radio logs, airfield specific, are allowed, but always state your source, mode S / SBS or air traffic conversations. These logs can be placed in the "day topic" so a separate Mode S / SBS radio log is not necessary
Post Reply
User avatar
Bennie
Scramble Master
Scramble Master
Posts: 16431
Joined: 02 Mar 2009, 15:12
Type of spotter: Military (numbers & photography)
Subscriber Scramble: Ofcourse
Location: @ home, @ work or elsewhere in the world!

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Bennie »

Bennie wrote:March 11th arrival: RCH310.
Followed by DUKE40 around 10:15.
Ben
Scramble member, reader & contributor since 1984
User avatar
henkderidder
Scramble Senior
Scramble Senior
Posts: 255
Joined: 01 Mar 2008, 21:49

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by henkderidder »

Does anyone know if the Arizona tanker is going back to the USA for the weekend on friday 15 -03?
VR78
Scramble Rookie
Scramble Rookie
Posts: 66
Joined: 04 Feb 2012, 17:18
Type of spotter: MIL
Subscriber Scramble: JA

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by VR78 »

if i am correct they stay at Geilenkirchen for the weekend. And they use the Michigan Kc135 for AAR during the deployement.

[ Post made via Mobile Device ]
User avatar
henkderidder
Scramble Senior
Scramble Senior
Posts: 255
Joined: 01 Mar 2008, 21:49

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by henkderidder »

@ VR 78 : Thanx, Does anyone know if the KC-135 will fly a mission tomorrow? Is there only one KC-135 during this peiode?
User avatar
Richard de Florennes
Scramble Addict
Scramble Addict
Posts: 2204
Joined: 31 Mar 2003, 16:23
Type of spotter: strictly military aviation action only
Subscriber Scramble: Richard de Florennes
Location: Rheinland Nord
Contact:

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Richard de Florennes »

henkderidder wrote:@ VR 78 : Thanx, Does anyone know if the KC-135 will fly a mission tomorrow? Is there only one KC-135 during this peiode?
as VR78 already stated correctly: the AZ ANG at Geilenkirchen uses the remaining MI ANG KC-135 as second aircraft and both flew today:

GEILENKIRCHEN THURSDAY 2013-03-14 RW09
Weather: scattered clouds, sunny spells, light snow showers, cold

Based aircraft (NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force):
E-3A NAEW&CF 90442 L15:24 a1
E-3A NAEW&CF 90454 L17:00 a0
E-3A NAEW&CF 90451 L17:17 a0
E-3A NAEW&CF 90455 L17:37 a1

Detached aircraft (tanker support for NAEW&CF):
KC-135T 128thARW 91512 MI ANG L14:56
KC-135R 161stARW 90450 AZ ANG L17:24
User avatar
TF-104G
Scramble Addict
Scramble Addict
Posts: 1169
Joined: 17 Oct 2002, 19:13
Location: Köln/Bonn

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by TF-104G »

Richard de Florennes wrote: GEILENKIRCHEN THURSDAY 2013-03-14 RW09
Detached aircraft (tanker support for NAEW&CF):
KC-135R 161stARW 90450 AZ ANG L17:24
59-1450 :bdaygreen:
User avatar
henkderidder
Scramble Senior
Scramble Senior
Posts: 255
Joined: 01 Mar 2008, 21:49

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by henkderidder »

Does anyone know if one tanker left Geilenkirchen on friday?
wilsend
Posts: 3
Joined: 27 Dec 2012, 21:34
Type of spotter: Military, old or new, when there is an engine in
Subscriber Scramble: Willy Senders
Location: Veldhoven

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by wilsend »

Both tankers did one mission yesterday
59-1512 took off around 09.00 hour en 59-1450 aroud 10.30 hour
59-1450 came back around 13.15 hour and 59-1512 a quater later and than i left around 13.45 hour
so i think they are stil there
Groetjes Willy

Scramble member since 1982
User avatar
henkderidder
Scramble Senior
Scramble Senior
Posts: 255
Joined: 01 Mar 2008, 21:49

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by henkderidder »

Thanx for the info!
User avatar
Tigerspoon
Scramble Master
Scramble Master
Posts: 2988
Joined: 06 Sep 2002, 19:44
Subscriber Scramble: Tigerspoon
Location: Germany
Contact:

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Tigerspoon »

wilsend wrote:Both tankers did one mission yesterday
59-1512 took off around 09.00 hour en 59-1450 aroud 10.30 hour
59-1450 came back around 13.15 hour and 59-1512 a quater later and than i left around 13.45 hour
so i think they are stil there

Both also flew a mission of friday morning/ afternoon. So they'll remain over the weekend!
User avatar
henkderidder
Scramble Senior
Scramble Senior
Posts: 255
Joined: 01 Mar 2008, 21:49

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by henkderidder »

Thanx ,I gonna try my luck tomorrow.
User avatar
Bennie
Scramble Master
Scramble Master
Posts: 16431
Joined: 02 Mar 2009, 15:12
Type of spotter: Military (numbers & photography)
Subscriber Scramble: Ofcourse
Location: @ home, @ work or elsewhere in the world!

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Bennie »

March 25th morning visitor: ARGUS13.
Ben
Scramble member, reader & contributor since 1984
User avatar
Bennie
Scramble Master
Scramble Master
Posts: 16431
Joined: 02 Mar 2009, 15:12
Type of spotter: Military (numbers & photography)
Subscriber Scramble: Ofcourse
Location: @ home, @ work or elsewhere in the world!

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Bennie »

March 26th afternoon visitor: ARGUS27.
Ben
Scramble member, reader & contributor since 1984
User avatar
Bennie
Scramble Master
Scramble Master
Posts: 16431
Joined: 02 Mar 2009, 15:12
Type of spotter: Military (numbers & photography)
Subscriber Scramble: Ofcourse
Location: @ home, @ work or elsewhere in the world!

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by Bennie »

Inbound on April 5th is DAF3060.
Ben
Scramble member, reader & contributor since 1984
mst
Scramble Junior
Scramble Junior
Posts: 224
Joined: 02 Aug 2011, 15:13
Type of spotter: MST spotter

Re: Geilenkirchen (ETNG/GKE) - 2013 MIL

Post by mst »

dark coloured challenger spotted around 10.04LT flying above Geleen North direction runway 09 @ GKE
according mst-aviation this must be C-080 Danish Air Force
MST
Post Reply

Return to “Geilenkirchen”