Leuchars (EGQL/ADX) - 2008

R. Stalenhoef · Post by **R. Stalenhoef** » 31 Oct 2008, 16:17

As I am sure some logs will follow the next two weeks I opened this topic already for a question I have.

Next week (3 nov) apparently 8 Polish MiG-29s should arrive at Leuchars for two weeks. I assume the endurance of a MiG-29 isn't long enough to make it in one leg. Any ideas where these interesting aircraft will make a fuel stop on their way to Leuchars?

Thanks in advance!

Vulture One · Post by **Vulture One** » 31 Oct 2008, 18:02

Hi,

The current local thinking is that it is not 8 but 4 that will be coming across for detachment with 43 sqdn. However the times of arrival are not known and any heads-up at Wittmund or Karup would be much appreciated as they are unable to make the full trip without AAR or tranist airfield..

It is also not known if they are from Malbork 41 ELT or Minsk with 1 ELT. Any further shall advise so no-one will waste any journeys.

Regards
Rick Ware
Scotland

Banter · Post by **Banter** » 02 Nov 2008, 13:31

4x MiG29s (1ELT) will go via Skrydstrup (EKSP) plus 1 C295 for support.
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R. Stalenhoef · Post by **R. Stalenhoef** » 03 Nov 2008, 10:45

Thanks for the info, Banter! Too bad they don't take a more Southern routing....

Bye!

Vulture One · Post by **Vulture One** » 03 Nov 2008, 22:35

Hi,

And as may have been reported elsewhere, personally I don't know, but I can confirm the Polish Migs did not turn up and cancelled late morning. We were advised that they remain at Minsk due to bad weather over Denmark and that they will try again tomorrow, Tuesday 4th.

Shall post which ones when they do - if ever - get here.

Regards
Rick Ware