6x F/A-18's RCAF to Romania

[nilsko]

Repost from MSF. Destination in Romania unknown to me, but they are on their way right now, so they are hopefully within radio range in a few hours taken they take the northerly route over Europe

NEWS RELEASE

Minister Nicholson Sends Off Fighter Aircraft Bound for Romania

29 April, 2014

Ottawa

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P., for Niagara Falls, Minister
of National Defence, was on hand this morning to mark the departure of
Canadian personnel and six CF-18 fighter aircraft headed for Romania.

These fighter aircraft, along with support personnel, are travelling to
Romania in order to conduct training activities in support of immediate
reassurance measures. They will join Romania and other NATO Allies currently
operating in the region as part of NATO Reassurance Measures to Central and
Eastern Europe.

Quick Facts:

-- The six CF-18 fighter aircraft come from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron
based out of 3 Wing in Bagotville, Québec and departed at approximately 9:00
a.m. this morning.

-- The CF-18 is Canada's frontline multi-role fighter, and its pilots are
trained to perform air defence, air superiority, aerospace testing, and
evaluation, training, and tactical support missions.

-- The Government of Canada is contributing to NATO reassurance measures in
order to promote security and stability in Eastern and Central Europe.
Fifteen operational planning staff have already deployed on April 22 to
augment Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe staff in Casteau.

-- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been a major contributor to NATO
operations since the founding of the Alliance 65 years ago. Canada continues
to provide modern, deployable capabilities to Allied missions and
highly-trained personnel to its command structure.

Quotes:

"I am always impressed by the calibre of people serving in the Canadian
Armed Forces. Their training and readiness is second to none and their
dedication to our nation is exemplary. Through their hard work, our nation
is showing the world that Canada stands alongside our NATO Allies as we
respond to the ongoing situation in Ukraine."
-- The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister
of National Defence

"I am proud to see Canada and the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces
supporting our NATO Allies in Central and Eastern Europe. Our highly-trained
personnel will help demonstrate the strength of Allied solidarity in
response to Russian aggression."
-- The Honourable Denis Lebel, PC, MP for Roberval-Lac-Sait-Jean and
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs

[Stefan]

Repost from MSF. Destination in Romania unknown to me, but they are on their way right now, so they are hopefully within radio range in a few hours taken they take the northerly route over Europe

Heading for Campia Turzii according to this link;

http://www.ziuaveche.ro/top-secret/arma ... 28655.html

[Banter]

Nightstop Keflavik first.

[kallig]

They landed in Keflavik at 1800z

7X CF/18 Hornet
2X A310 Polaris
1X Aurora (CP-140 Aurora)

[kallig]

The convoy took off from Keflavik to Prestwick at 10:20z this morning

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[Arjan]

I was just wondering ....NAVPI - MILGI is almost in a straight line from KEF to Spang....maybe they'll cross over Holland in about an hour or so?

[wweasel]

both tankers now above NL CFC3830 15005 and CFC3831 15004. Dep Keflavik; to? On flightradar 24 both are vissible now

[Maverick]

to ETAD

[Arjan]

To northern for me, but might be visible from Volkel!

[joost]

Just heard @ Volkel Boom {335.525} Boom frequency
CFC just on 258.700 SP CP, F-18 on <261.300>

[wweasel]

CFC3830 nu boven zuiden NL

[wweasel]

131.075 split formation in two; inbound Spangdhalem

[wweasel]

3841 blok 250-270 fligt of 4 (CC150 with 3 Hornets flt 0851 and other flight CFC3840 with 3 Hornets flight 0854

[kallig]

There were 7 hornets that took of from Keflavik

Here is the complete list of serials of the convoy:

188734
188756
188788
188771
188782
188791
188758

15005
15004

140111