Fairford 03-08-20

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Tu154
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Fairford 03-08-20

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Visiting from Holland the first stop was Fairford. With the U2 normally departing around 0900 we were just on time (we thought). Finally, just after 1300 the U2 started up, and after some hours waiting, it was more than worth it.

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Re: Fairford 03-08-20

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That trip paid off Jos :toppie:

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Re: Fairford 03-08-20

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Great! I'd like to see more of these!
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Re: Fairford 03-08-20

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Tu154 wrote:Visiting from Holland the first stop was Fairford. With the U2 normally departing around 0900 we were just on time (we thought). Finally, just after 1300 the U2 started up, and after some hours waiting, it was more than worth it.

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ImageU2 USAF by Jos Leendertse, on Flickr

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ImageU2 USAF by Jos Leendertse, on Flickr

Jos
Gret shots. Thanks.
Can you tell more about what seems to be a regular time schedule pls ?...
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Re: Fairford 03-08-20

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gozoman wrote:Great! I'd like to see more of these!
In that case, Beale AFB might be worth a visit (after the COVID-19 travel ban is lifted).
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Re: Fairford 03-08-20

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FNF Rafale wrote:
Gret shots. Thanks.
Can you tell more about what seems to be a regular time schedule pls ?...
When I visited it flew almost daily from 0930 untill 1700, but I dont know how it's now. You should check the Fairford topics at Fightercontrol.

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