Scarlet Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 From USAFE: - "USAF F-22 Raptors have returned to Europe The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 11, to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft. The F-22s are deployed from the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and will continue training in Europe until May. The 5th generation, multi-role fighter aircraft will also forward deploy from the U.K. to NATO bases to maximize training opportunities, affirm enduring commitments to NATO allies, and deter any actions that destabilize regional security. The training marks the second time the U.S. European Command has hosted a deployment of F-22 aircraft in the EUCOM and U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa area of responsibility." Four arrived yesterday, with a strong rumour of four more arriving today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks for the heads up, have to keep an eye out for them over Norwich. cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Four more tomorrow as well. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Four more arrived today at 17.30ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 wish I lived a bit nearer lakenheath....only f22 I've got to see isthe 1/72 sitting on my desk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4428 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 There's a photo of the aforementioned beast with a F-15 at Lakenheath over on the Valley aviation society galleries page for those interested in having a peek!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Now, Lakenheath F-15's do occasionally come down Cornwall way on a round the coast sight seeing sortie..... Is it too much to hope that an F-22 may be inclined to do the same.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Mondays arrivals http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=129009 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Tuesdays arrivals. http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=129090 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Four more due tomorrow (Thursday), from Langley this time. * Flight across the pond cancelled today, possible re-schedule for Saturday* Edited April 14, 2016 by Scarlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 In Saturday at Mildenhall then over to LN Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Great. Thanks for sharing the info and the pics. Will have to get over there and try and get some photos for myself. F-22, strangely ridiculous looking, ugly and elegant at the same time. I'd love to do a model of one, but all those various shades of grey, and the panel's, difficult to do it justice in 1/72. Maybe a trip to the 'heath will inspire me (if I see anything). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Very, very cool news, I hope you excellent photographers out there can share the beauty of the Raptor sheen with us on here in the near future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Video on the Beeb: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-36049591 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Tabor 31-34 (x4 F-22) on their way across the pond now. Due to arrive at Lakenheath around 17.30ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 They arrived early, all four on the ground by 16.36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feldr Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Video on the Beeb: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-36049591 Love the clued up journalistic quote.. " latest USAF fighter..." really knowledgeable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Today's arrivals. From Tyndall again and not the expected Langley birds. http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=129412 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Just got back from Mildenhall. Was on my way to Lakenheath to see the Raptors and thought I would just have a quick look on the way past. Turned out to be fortuitous in a way, apparently the runway at Lakenheath was closed due to an F-15 taking the arrester cable. Seven F-15's had diverted in and two lovely F-22's were also with them. I hung about for a few hours and saw the two Raptor's depart. Also saw my first Mildenhall Ospreys, as four were parked out on the ramp, no doubt waiting for this evenings activities. I will try and get back again soon, and hopefully take some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Well, I did get back again, and I took some photo's. It was a very slow day, nothing happened for about three hours. I even nodded off in the car for a bit. Cursing my luck; then it all got a bit lively. A Fourteen ship F-15E launch, accompanied by 6 F-22A Raptors. My afternoon at Lakenheath, hope you like 'em. (I have moved the rest of the photos to the Aircraft Photography section, which I thought might be more appropriate) http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235001537-f-22a-raptors-at-lakenheath/ I will post a few F-15 pic's in a bit. Cheers. Edited April 26, 2016 by Smudge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) For the F-15 fans I have moved my Eagle pic's to the Aircraft Photography section, which I felt was more appropriate. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235001576-f-15e-eagles-at-lakenheath/ Cheers guys. Edited April 26, 2016 by Smudge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 And look were they turned up yesterday. http://www.fightercontrol.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&p=807322#p807322 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Is that the Mach loop, if it is it must have made someones day and year if they happened to be there.You can be up there freezing all day and not have a peep at anything Edit:Yes the loop http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/weapons/a20568/watch-insane-f-22-flybys-at-the-world-famous-mach-loop/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Anyone know when they will be leaving? Might like to try and squeeze another trip in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Anyone know when they will be leaving? Might like to try and squeeze another trip in. I have seen conflicting dates mid May, July, I wish someone could pin it down I'm going to visit my parents next Wens for a few days and me and dad want to go and take a look as he is not to far from the base. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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