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by Custard Gannet
04 Apr 2012, 08:39
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Ronneby-kallinge :2/3 April, Exercise Lion effort 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Re: Ronneby-kallinge :2/3 April, Exercise Lion effort 2012

Hi
Maybe some Thai gripens at Caslav, for Lion Effort 2015 ?.

Custard

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by Custard Gannet
03 Apr 2012, 15:15
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Satenas (ESIB) - 2012 MIL
Replies: 4
Views: 1240

Satenas (ESIB) - 2012 MIL

Satenas Airbase 3/4/2012
14:00hrs / Temp +4deg
Sky : Blue / spotting conditions = wobbly !!
Jas-39A
39196/202
Jas-39B
39811/39813
Jas-39C
39213/217/268
Sk60
60102
Tp84
84001/841
84008/848

That's all the Gripens for now !!!

Ciao ciao

Gripen Gannet

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by Custard Gannet
03 Apr 2012, 11:17
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Ronneby-kallinge :2/3 April, Exercise Lion effort 2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Ronneby-kallinge :2/3 April, Exercise Lion effort 2012

Good day Seen yesterday & this morning in connection with Exercise Lion effort 2012. Swedish air force JAS-39C 39209/210/211/212/222/226/230/256/261/262/264/270/274/277/278 JAS-39D 39831 Czech air force JAS-39C 9243/9245 JAS-39D 9820 L-159 6049/6051/6053 Hungarian air force JAS-39C 30/32/(33)*/35 JA...
by Custard Gannet
01 Apr 2012, 22:50
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Exercise Lion Effort 2012 - Sweden
Replies: 14
Views: 6737

Re: Exercise Lion Effort 2012 - Sweden

Very nice shots !
I'm there tomorrow !
Looking forward to some Gripen action .

Cheers
Custard Gannet

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by Custard Gannet
27 Oct 2011, 18:39
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Decimomannu (LIED) - 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 9749

Re: Decimomannu (LIED) - 2011

Hi Did a very brief visit (on foot) on Tuesday (late afternoon south end). The buisness was to get the israelis ! Which I did.!! (Serials as previously posted) Additionally 3x 36 stormo Typhoons (all outside) 4x 4 stormo Typhoons (2 outside 2 inside hangar) Also 20x Luftwaffe Tornado (11x JBG-32 / 9...
by Custard Gannet
24 Oct 2011, 21:55
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Decimomannu (LIED) - 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 9749

Re: Decimomannu (LIED) - 2011

Good evening
I'm on my way tomorrow for a quick look @ the Israelis ! (14 is pretty good).

Any news on Italian participants in exercise Vega ?

Cheers
CG

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by Custard Gannet
02 Oct 2011, 21:12
Forum: Japan
Topic: Maizuru & ominato request
Replies: 5
Views: 1971

Re: Maizuru & ominato request

Cheers Erik
Will probably swap the day round , Komatsu 1st off , then off to Maizuru !

Thanks

CG

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by Custard Gannet
01 Oct 2011, 06:27
Forum: Japan
Topic: Maizuru & ominato request
Replies: 5
Views: 1971

Re: Maizuru & ominato request

Good day Cheers for your replies , Ominato is a afternoon look , in between a Misawa morning double header !, so no problems there !. Maizuru however is a 1st of the day visit !. So maybe will have to re-arrange schedule ?. Are there any vantage points around , higher than the base ?.(1-2km away) So...
by Custard Gannet
26 Sep 2011, 18:44
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Sigonella (LICZ/NSY) - 2011 MIL
Replies: 21
Views: 10328

Re: Sigonella (LICZ/NSY) - 2011 MIL

Hi I believe there has been a unit change of the Turks !. Some of the recent Wittmund deployment jets , were ex Unified Protector assets !. I was informed Diyabakir F-16 took over. But wether they or any other coalition aircraft are in situ is not known !! Any offers ? Regards CG [ Post made via Mob...
by Custard Gannet
24 Sep 2011, 19:28
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: tiger 2012 in norvegian no spotter???
Replies: 8
Views: 2352

Re: tiger 2012 in norvegian no spotter???

Good evening A good option is to take the overnight train from Oslo - Trondheim . Then catch the Ferry to Brekstad 15 min walk to the Main gate / Runway end You really want to avoid spending too long in Norway ..... Far Too expensive.!!! A 3 day Scandic rail pass is good value , also gives you a goo...
by Custard Gannet
12 Sep 2011, 14:05
Forum: Japan
Topic: Maizuru & ominato request
Replies: 5
Views: 1971

Maizuru & ominato request

Hi all Just planning out , our return visit to Japan next year. A couple of locations , that I have not seen reports for. If any one could inform me about the viewing locations & their quality, at these two Navy bases , it would be very much appreciated Best regards Custard Gannet [ Post made via Mo...
by Custard Gannet
01 Sep 2011, 23:24
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Sigonella (LICZ/NSY) - 2011 MIL
Replies: 21
Views: 10328

Re: Sigonella (LICZ/NSY) - 2011 MIL

Good evening Just thinking about trying to squeeze a return visit in , with hostilities near a climax. Obviously with the info blackout in place, a off-line reply would be most welcome. Are the Swedes / Turks & UAE assets still in situ ?. If so any serials would be appreciated, as to any Aircraft ro...
by Custard Gannet
31 Aug 2011, 21:21
Forum: Airshow news!
Topic: Niederstetten 18t of September 2011
Replies: 26
Views: 8205

Re: Niederstetten 18t of September 2011

Good evening Just a request for somebody who may know. In the previous 2 heersflieger open days (Roth & Fritzlar). The Army tactical demo , has been operated from remote locations ( civil airfields or just a plain old field ). Does anybody know if this is the case for Niederstetten ? And if so where...
by Custard Gannet
25 Jul 2011, 21:35
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Swidwin (EPSN) - 2011 MIL
Replies: 18
Views: 8136

Re: Swidwin (EPSN) - 2011 MIL

Hi Carl No probs ! Swidwin usually fly ( but by no means always ! ) Tues - Thurs !! , sometimes Mon - wed !!! & very occasionally also fridays mornings !! Mission times 50 min - 80 mins , depending on the Range/op designated !!. Typically 8-15 su22s on the ramp ! + 2 or 3 towed around 4-5 missions d...
by Custard Gannet
25 Jul 2011, 18:59
Forum: Spotting Rest of Europe
Topic: Swidwin (EPSN) - 2011 MIL
Replies: 18
Views: 8136

Re: Swidwin (EPSN) - 2011 MIL

Hello Carl My experience this year was very pleasant. First of all you should check the ATC website, http://www.pata.pl/aup for flying activity, if they are flying in the morning , aircraft will be dragged out 7am-ish. afternoon flying , aircraft dragged out 12pm-ish !!. If there is are no flying al...