Mid-Atlantic (and beyond) MilAir 2025

[jsoergel]

Just turned my radios back on and picking up CAP comms.

ZOMBIE 12 w/NOBLE 21 (x2)
307.225 ZID
271.000 HUNTRESS
231.625 AR prime
309.300 NOBLE tac

NOBLE mentioned CONR-3 when they were trying to get on the same freq, but ended up making contact before they tried it.

 

[Mark]

USAF Thunderbirds made it to Battle Creek Michigan KBTL today but seems oddly
support C-17 Thunderbird 14 keeps stopping at Rapid City SD. KRAP.. funny icao.
Thought maybe the Thunderbirds might do a pass over Mt Rushmore like they did in 2020
but maybe something else is going on.

THBRD14 Flight Tracking and History - FlightAware

Track THBRD14 flight from Nellis Air Force Base to Mcchord Fld (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord)

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[AFO]

I watched the 14 leave Nevada Direct to Michigan following a kc-135 from selfridge

 

[AFO]

Not sure who is on Air Force 2 and the several VIPs that went to Dakota

 

[RichardKramer]

@2150L EDT ; 09-0017 airborne, waiting for AF1. EC45 (72244) helo circling Des Moines Intl.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Not sure who is on Air Force 2 and the several VIPs that went to Dakota

The one who flies AF2 is the VP, we've been talking about his trips this weekend for over a week, the weekend he's in San Diego, the other plane is staff and press, usually used when the children are traveling with him.

2214 ET - AF1 in the air headed back to ADW.

 

[RichardKramer]

@2212 EDT AF1 92-9000 wheels up from Des Moines Intl.

 

[mdmonitor]

This just happened, only thing I've seen officially...

Trump briefly gaggled with reporters under the wing of Air Force One. He said he would sign the One Big Beautiful Bill tomorrow at 5 PM, as B2s and other military planes fly overhead.

"We’ll be signing with those beautiful planes flying right over our heads," he said.

Otter audio: https://otter.ai/u/d_uQpq3fj03MH1jdI9V-gZQd1ks

Also heard on tonight's local news that trump will have a B-2 crew with him as he watches the fireworks. So maybe the B-2 flyover will recover at ADW?

 

[RaleighGuy]

Also heard on tonight's local news that trump will have a B-2 crew with him as he watches the fireworks. So maybe the B-2 flyover will recover at ADW?

At least a B-2 crew is patriotic compared to other plans for upcoming celebrations announced tonight...

He (POTUS) announced the "Great American State Fair," which he said would kick off in Iowa. The celebrations will culminate in a celebration on the National Mall next year. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the "Patriot Games," a nationally televised athletic competition. Trump also said a UFC bout at the White House will be part of the celebrations. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said he is "dead serious" about those plans.

 

[mdmonitor]

1140- Eagle 1 (Park Police helo) in airspace clearance around ADW. Advises he will pass behind the C-32 and head to the Red Zone. At same time SAM 47 landing at ADW. As AF1 (female pilot) nears ADW he's on 292.8 w/SAM 47.

 

[etr37]

Looks like "TYSON45" (N837VA) just took off from TTN - deportation flight?

"A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles." - Happy 4th of July.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Looks like "TYSON45" (N837VA) just took off from TTN - deportation flight?

"A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles." - Happy 4th of July.

That's civilian, very hard to say if deportation, but it would be very unusual if they did on a holiday eve.

 

[etr37]

That's civilian, very hard to say if deportation, but it would be very unusual if they did on a holiday eve.

According to a quick Google search the tail is part of the GlobalX fleet and was recently used for such flights - curious to see where it ends up.

 

[xtremey]

Also heard on tonight's local news that trump will have a B-2 crew with him as he watches the fireworks. So maybe the B-2 flyover will recover at ADW?

I don’t think so. I have a feeling the crew that participated in Midnight Hammer was brought to DC on this C32 earlier today and the B-2s tomorrow will be unrelated probably right from Whiteman then right back.

 

[RaleighGuy]

According to a quick Google search the tail is part of the GlobalX fleet and was recently used for such flights - curious to see where it ends up.

GlobalX does more than deportations, they come into RDU sometimes, do charters sometimes, and run (non-human) cargo. While it is true they have contracts with the US Government not every flight is deportation. Tracking the destination just leads to more speculation not proof.

Though it is possible since in the past few days it has been to Kornegay Private located in San Benito, TX and Guatemala. But in the week before that it has just gone to airports in the USA. But I don't think NJ is deporting citizens to VA

 

[RaleighGuy]

According to a quick Google search the tail is part of the GlobalX fleet and was recently used for such flights - curious to see where it ends up.

Flight history of N837VA AB7437 shows it making a lot of trips to other counties, so it is definitely used as a deportation flight, you weren't wrong there, but are they moving detainees around this late, or is it unrelated? NJ to Richmond and now off again to somewhere. Let's see if it ends up in TX.

 

[Tank67]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1940848016988295656

 

[Mark]

This just happened, only thing I've seen officially...
Trump briefly gaggled with reporters under the wing of Air Force One. He said he would sign the One Big Beautiful Bill tomorrow at 5 PM, as B2s and other military planes fly overhead.

"We’ll be signing with those beautiful planes flying right over our heads," he said.

Thinking Langley F-22's obviously and F-35's from Vermont perhaps?.
Just wondering if maybe some fighters will stage today at Andrews perhaps well before 5 PM local.
Maybe will catch B-2's holding over Ches Bay for flyby

I think Salty Dog flight is up with Dover appch 257.875.Hard to tell as must be low and weak signal.

 

[covert53]

Air Force 2, C-40B, 01-0015 (AE115D), departed Rapid City, SD, at 1045 EDT/0845 MDT heading northwest.

Edit: ADSB dropped track at 1107 EDT at FL190 over SW North Dakota.

 

[Mark]

Air Force 2, C-40B, 01-0015 (AE115D), departed Rapid City, SD, at 1045 EDT/0845 MDT heading northwest.

Edit: ADSB dropped track at 1107 EDT at FL190 over SW North Dakota.

Yeah there is a few ADSB dead zones in Dakotas,Montana etc.. prob will pop up again.

Seems Vermont F-35's got out today for their Vemont tour.

4th of July Takeoff

A U.S. Air National Guard F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 158th fighter Wing takes off from South Burlington, VT, July 4, 2025. This aircraft along with 3 others was taking off for a flyover around Vermont and New York. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Raymond LaChance)

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