Post by viscount on Aug 14, 2009 20:18:28 GMT 1
Been out to RAF Valley in the hope of seeing the French Alpha Jets and some of the Hawk T.2s - and saw neither. However both the newly delivered AW.139s were active.
Observations 0925-1440 when low cloud and rain rolled in.
The Flight line of 208 Sqdn has returned to the aprons behind the hangars, however VAS (Visiting Aircraft apron) remain out on the airfield towards the SAR stands. SARTU's Griffins and the new AW.139s are now operating from the former AGEOWU hangar and apron down by the beach. 19 Sqdn remain on the easily seen apron by the gate and bridge.
Resident helicopters:
XZ585/A Sea King HAR.3 Rescue
XZ589/- Sea King HAR.3 Rescue (has been E in the past)
XZ594/J Sea King HAR.3 Rescue
ZJ241/L Bell 412 Griffin DHFS
ZR326/F AW.139 DHFS small FB Aviation logo (explains the logic behind the codes!)
ZR327/B AW.139 DHFS
Visitors:
ZD575/DC Chinook HC.2 "Vortex 542" running refuel 1234-1305 (regn/code tie-up confirmed by digital image)
ZH537 BN-2T Islander CC.2 "RRR7964" all grey, 1230-1343
Hawks:
208 Sqdn markings & ramp: XX171, XX181, XX185, XX195. XX201, XX231, XX234, XX263.
19 Sqdn markings & ramp: XX178, XX189, XX191, XX199, XX200, XX247, XX265, XX286, XX313, XX315, XXX317.
Also: XX324 no sqdn markings or tail 'last three', operated from 19 Sqdn ramp.
Formation call-signs in use: Dervish (19), Mustang (208), Python (19), Jester (19).
WV396/91 Hawker Hunter T.8C, up pole on gate.
Observations 0925-1440 when low cloud and rain rolled in.
The Flight line of 208 Sqdn has returned to the aprons behind the hangars, however VAS (Visiting Aircraft apron) remain out on the airfield towards the SAR stands. SARTU's Griffins and the new AW.139s are now operating from the former AGEOWU hangar and apron down by the beach. 19 Sqdn remain on the easily seen apron by the gate and bridge.
Resident helicopters:
XZ585/A Sea King HAR.3 Rescue
XZ589/- Sea King HAR.3 Rescue (has been E in the past)
XZ594/J Sea King HAR.3 Rescue
ZJ241/L Bell 412 Griffin DHFS
ZR326/F AW.139 DHFS small FB Aviation logo (explains the logic behind the codes!)
ZR327/B AW.139 DHFS
Visitors:
ZD575/DC Chinook HC.2 "Vortex 542" running refuel 1234-1305 (regn/code tie-up confirmed by digital image)
ZH537 BN-2T Islander CC.2 "RRR7964" all grey, 1230-1343
Hawks:
208 Sqdn markings & ramp: XX171, XX181, XX185, XX195. XX201, XX231, XX234, XX263.
19 Sqdn markings & ramp: XX178, XX189, XX191, XX199, XX200, XX247, XX265, XX286, XX313, XX315, XXX317.
Also: XX324 no sqdn markings or tail 'last three', operated from 19 Sqdn ramp.
Formation call-signs in use: Dervish (19), Mustang (208), Python (19), Jester (19).
WV396/91 Hawker Hunter T.8C, up pole on gate.