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Mark said:
Couple of VINYL KC-46 tankers out of McConnell heading due North.
VINYL-62 #17-46031
VINYL-72 #18-46049
Looks like they are dropping into Grand Forks AFB.
I think some of the Minot Buffs are TDY there while Minot gets B-21 mods.
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I’m not informed on the MT B-52s, but I know Ellsworth B-1s are there while they do construction at Ellsworth. B-52s and B-1s both TDY there must be an awesome sight for the locals.

ACC also sent an F-15EX up there a few weeks ago to commemorate 50 years since the F-15A set numerous time-to-climb and altitude records.

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F-15 EX Eagle II performs Unrestricted Climb

An F-15 EX Eagle II assigned to the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., performs an unrestricted climb at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, Feb. 21, 2025. The unrestricted climb commemorated the 50th anniversary of Project Streak Eagle. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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apex31 said:
I’m not informed on the MT B-52s, but I know Ellsworth B-1s are there while they do construction at Ellsworth. B-52s and B-1s both TDY there must be an awesome sight for the locals.
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Your right got my Dakota bases mixed up.. Ellsworth getting the B-21 overhaul.
Grand Forks KRDR is only a Drone base now but has the temp B-1's and I guess tankers for now.
Odds are down the road there will be a VINYL-61,71 in the show :)

Spoke too soon. Here comes VINYL-61 KC-135 #57-1499 EB out of SLC Utah.

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B-1 Bombers to Relocate from Ellsworth to Grand Forks in 2025

The Air Force plans to relocate B-1 bombers from Ellsworth AFB to Grand Forks AFB in 2025, as Ellsworth prepares to host the B-21.
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Didn't know the Russians were in town for Cherry Blossoms and shopping..Good timing on their part.
IL-96 RA-96023. Ron can tell you some old shopping stories with them :)
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RSD848 Special Flight Detachment Rossiya Flight Tracking and History - FlightAware

Track Special Flight Detachment Rossiya #848 flight from John F Kennedy Intl
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VINYL-61 looks to have landed at Rickenbacker in Ohio.Maybe some Eastbound B-1's come Monday
though not many.
 
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The Idaho Tabor-61 flight logged the other morning here... Says they just have several tails.

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The 124th Fighter Wing Deploys

Airmen and aircraft from the 124th Fighter Wing deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility March 29, 2025.
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Looking like maybe they are in a big hurry to get to CENTCOM.

Found their cargo as RCH555 now cutting across Spain.

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The 124th Fighter Wing Deploys

Airmen and several A-10 Thunderbolt II’s from the 124th Fighter Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, prepare to leave for a deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility March 29, 2025. The deployment is supported by more than 300 Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt...
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Both out of Rota: between FL195-205
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Looking like maybe they are in a big hurry to get to CENTCOM.

Found their cargo as RCH555 now cutting across Spain.

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Both out of Rota: between FL195-205
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That is because we have troops in Syria and Iraq, there are still proxies around and they pose a threat for our troops and allies. In my honest opinion this would not be enough, currently I am thinking of a B-1 and B-52 buildup at RAF Fairford. This would be another step to balance the power in the CENTCOM AOR. 8 B-2 Spirits, an Ohio-class Submarine carries 150+ Tomahawk TLAM's, multiple Arleigh-Burke class destroyers carrying 56 Tomahawks each, and other classes such as the Ticonderoga-class cruiser and two aircraft carriers. This is serious firepower, that is why the E-6B hex code modifications are occuring, this is very important. Someone told me the E-6B at PAX recently got a new modification, they are using E-6B, serial# 163920, as a testbed for the rest of the E-6B fleet, in case of a possible military response to Iran. So keep an eye out for the E-6B's, they are extremely valuable for us listeners these days.
 
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mdmonitor said:
0920- Couple of KC-46s (Fist 11 & 21) off WRI heading west.
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Rgr Ron Acars has them going to Travis.. Guess will work some Pacific area tanking.
Some A/A 378.850

Our friends down at 4th FW SJ got some well deserved medals for their Centcom work a while back.
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Fly, Fight, Win: 4th FW personnel recognized for rapid response during Iranian drone attack

Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing were awarded high-level decorations by Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, during a ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 28, 2025. The Airmen were recognized for their rapid response and performance in the largest...
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mdmonitor said:
0920- Couple of KC-46s (Fist 11 & 21) off WRI heading west.
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FIST11 was BOBBY60 last month, headed to KSUU

2025-03-30T12:30:10AE63B620-46074FIST11B762KSUU
2025-02-28T17:54:47AE63B620-46074BOBBY60B762

While it looks like FIST21 has been busy with ANG missions of late using ROCCO72 and HOBEY72

2025-03-30T11:58:09AE63C521-46089FIST21B762KWRIKSUU
2025-03-14T13:43:08AE63C521-46089ROCCO72B762KWRIKWRI
2025-03-07T16:17:36AE63C521-46089HOBEY72B762
 
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I'm so sorry, I've been busy and lost track...Here is today's AF1 schedule

5:00 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Mar-a-Lago en route Palm Beach International Airport
5:15 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Palm Beach International Airport
5:25 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Palm Beach International Airport en route Joint Base Andrews
7:30 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews
7:40 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route The White House
7:50 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives The White House South Lawn
 
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Space X maybe has some future Euro competition but not yet.
Course Space X had rocky start as well testing but has it down now.
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/german-space-rocket-explodes-seconds-153605010.html

Space X has launch Monday night from the Cape 9:47pm local to put 4 paid customers into 90 degree Polar orbit for 3 days.
Sometimes we can spot them up this way if it goes up the East Coast wx permitting.
Coincidently will have German and Norwegian astronauts aboard and command pilot is Aussie.😊

Little Rock AFB has dozen of C-130's up today PUMA and GOONY callsigns.
Also training Columbus AFB has about 16 Texan trainers up as well.. No Flight school rest this Sunday.
 
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