In the upcoming week I'll be in the most Southern part of the Netherlands.
Being there I would like to visit Geilenkirchen AB.
Main goal is to photograph some of the homebased AWACS and, of course, the US tankers.
I'm wondering if there is something like a regular flight scheme.
At what time do the AWACS and KC's usually take off?
I hope some of you can give me some usefull information.
I've never been there before so all information is welcome.
Many thanks in advance!
ETNG question regular flight scheme
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Bennie
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Re: ETNG question regular flight scheme
From what I see on radar, departure are usually between 8 and 10, while arrivals could be expected between 16:30 and 18:30.
Ben
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BlackBird
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Re: ETNG question regular flight scheme
Thanks for the information and your effort!
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Re: ETNG question regular flight scheme
If you are patient and happy with only a few aircraft, than you can have a nice day 
I have had several bad days this year with 3 tankers on platform but none flying. A tanker can leave already on a mission rather early (see Bennie post) but also only after 17.00 for night refuelling training.
You have to be lucky....
I have had several bad days this year with 3 tankers on platform but none flying. A tanker can leave already on a mission rather early (see Bennie post) but also only after 17.00 for night refuelling training.
You have to be lucky....