Nellis AFB (LSV/KLSV) - 2025

[fighterfoto]

The composition of the -1 Flags is fairly consistent, so I’d expect USN and RAAF Growlers, USAF Sentry, RJ, tankers and HC-130, and Aussie Wedgetail.

These exercises also seem to switch to Bamboo Eagle in week 3, so units may well disperse for that.

[Zone5]

Saw a RAF C-17 (ZZ174) pop into Nellis around 245pm EST today on ADS-B. I assume for the upcoming RF 25-1. Anyone seen anything new pop in the last few days?

[idrivethechoochoo]

Saw a RAF C-17 (ZZ174) pop into Nellis around 245pm EST today on ADS-B. I assume for the upcoming RF 25-1. Anyone seen anything new pop in the last few days?

Should be in support of the 6 Squadron Typhoons that will be departing Lossiemouth in the next few days.

A majority of the arrivals will trickle in next week.

[Zone5]

Saw a RAF C-17 (ZZ174) pop into Nellis around 245pm EST today on ADS-B. I assume for the upcoming RF 25-1. Anyone seen anything new pop in the last few days?

Should be in support of the 6 Squadron Typhoons that will be departing Lossiemouth in the next few days.

A majority of the arrivals will trickle in next week.

Ok cool. So i guess its set in stone that 25-1 starts on the 27th like normal? I know last year it was a week earlier due to Bamboo Eagle (think that was the name)

[idrivethechoochoo]

Ok cool. So i guess its set in stone that 25-1 starts on the 27th like normal? I know last year it was a week earlier due to Bamboo Eagle (think that was the name)

It started early last year due to the Super Bowl being in Vegas and inability to secure lodging for participating units.

Bamboo Eagle has seemingly replaced the third week of Red Flag -1.

[Zone5]

Ok cool. So i guess its set in stone that 25-1 starts on the 27th like normal? I know last year it was a week earlier due to Bamboo Eagle (think that was the name)

It started early last year due to the Super Bowl being in Vegas and inability to secure lodging for participating units.

Bamboo Eagle has seemingly replaced the third week of Red Flag -1.

Ahhh ok, that makes sense! Well atleast ill see some normal traffic ops and arrivals. Always in town around this time due to SHOT Show convention.

[foc1]

RAAF F35s arrived today
A35-017, 041, 043, 051, 060, 061

C17A A41-209 arrived from PHNL later

Also noted today were 303FS A10Cs "KC"
78-0631
79-0091, 0109, 0110, 0113, 0121, 0152 and 0164

Visiting was 374AW C40C 05-0932

[foc1]

The first three F/A18Fs arrived last night from PHNL as ASY1150. Support tanker A39-004 ASY406 went to KPHX
A44-204
A44-211
A44-218

Also noted was unmarked E2D 169074

[Zone5]

The first three F/A18Fs arrived last night from PHNL as ASY1150. Support tanker A39-004 ASY406 went to KPHX
A44-204
A44-211
A44-218

Also noted was unmarked E2D 169074

Looks like that E-2D was (or still is) attached to VAW-120 out in Norfolk. But could be a transfer bird

[GoldenPlane]

The first three F/A18Fs arrived last night from PHNL as ASY1150. Support tanker A39-004 ASY406 went to KPHX
A44-204
A44-211
A44-218

Also noted was unmarked E2D 169074

Probably another flight is inbound. ASY407 (A39-005) is almost at PHNL.

[idrivethechoochoo]

Probably another flight is inbound. ASY407 (A39-005) is almost at PHNL.

I believe there should be six in total from the 1st Squadron to go with the six F-35's from 77 Sqn.

The E-7 ought to be making the trek soon as well.

[Zone5]

Probably another flight is inbound. ASY407 (A39-005) is almost at PHNL.

I believe there should be six in total from the 1st Squadron to go with the six F-35's from 77 Sqn.

The E-7 ought to be making the trek soon as well.

Do you or anyone know if 1st Squadron still has the black tail show bird by chance? That would be a nice catch!

[Starman]

"The E-7 ought to be making the trek soon as well"
ASY051 A30-004 just about to go feet dry over LA!

[Zone5]

Probably another flight is inbound. ASY407 (A39-005) is almost at PHNL.

I believe there should be six in total from the 1st Squadron to go with the six F-35's from 77 Sqn.

The E-7 ought to be making the trek soon as well.

The Aussie E-7 is on final now. A30-004

[Hans van Herk]

Probably another flight is inbound. ASY407 (A39-005) is almost at PHNL.

I believe there should be six in total from the 1st Squadron to go with the six F-35's from 77 Sqn.

The E-7 ought to be making the trek soon as well.

Do you or anyone know if 1st Squadron still has the black tail show bird by chance? That would be a nice catch!

Yes, it is still there. Noted last week flying from RAAF Amberley. Serial A44-210 'The Fighting First'.

Regards,
Hans van Herk