I think that was a Texas Ranger Ron1310- Ranger 91 (KC-130J VMGR-352, MCAS Miramar, CA) working A/D (120.05). Maybe passing through on way to DOV? Yep, just checked in w/DOV (132.425)
C-17 10-0221 assigned to Charleston KECK225 from Andrews has landed at JFK
C-17 99-0062 DEED185 from Charleston now approaching JFK.Picking up POTUS helo
C-17 99-0062 DEED185 from Charleston now approaching JFK.
MarkI think that was a Texas Ranger Ron
Looks like the mission involved a VX-20 KC-130 as well. BravoSome interesting cargo being moved from PAX to Lakehurst yesterday. "Yesterday, a CH-53K King Stallion operated by (VMX-1) transported an F-35C Lightning II from NAWCAD Patuxent River to its site at Lakehurst. The inoperable aircraft arrived to our Prototype, Manufacturing and Test Department for use in future tests of emergency recovery systems." -Quote and photos courtesy NAWCAD Facebook
Thanks, I was hoping someone else heard this too. Seems like the VHF freqs are only used between the aircraft now, usually to coordinate switch-outs (for extended operations).1535- Couple of DHS acft (209 & 33) working A2A on 136.275. Coordinating on station turnover. One is female pilot--first time heard for me.
Maybe headed to Spain then Africa.. The US is withdrawing or getting run out out of that Continent quickly.0910 pm EDT / 0110z
Five tankers heading East! Heading across pond for a future Coronet flight?