Mid-Atlantic MilAir 2024

[MUTNAV]

Speaker of the House says it's an emerging Russian threat, but no concern for the American people. WTF?

Even if they could identify whether its a regional threat, national, or future threat, that could be helpful, or whether an attack is imminent or in progress.

Ft Belvoir and Andrews AFB haven't increased their FPCON publicly from bravo, so...

Thanks
Joel

 

[Mark]

In case you see any F-35B's down South with tail code WH it is these guys who have become operational.

VMFA-542 Becomes First F-35B Squadron on East Coast to Achieve Initial Operational Capability - Seapower

VMFA-542 Becomes First F-35B Squadron on East Coast to Achieve Initial Operational Capability Front Page

seapowermagazine.org

Also nicknamed The Tigers.

If that was VMA-542 this morning they sure wasted no time going on a mission after just becoming operational

 

[AirScan]

1450 EST- Just happened to be listening to New York ARINC on HF 13297 and heard what sounded like POKE(?) 42 calling "MARS RADIO" looking for an HF radio check. No reply heard. Audio

 

[hrspotter]

1305L - Aircraft N187JB on 11175 calling GUAM requesting radio check. Also said "Embraer Maintenance, Macon GA, how me?"
Aircraft has not been on ADSB in a long time.

 

[Madfox]

If that was VMA-542 this morning they sure wasted no time going on a mission after just becoming operational

VMFA-542 confirmed on arrival at Kef

 

[hrspotter]

1450 EST- Just happened to be listening to New York ARINC on HF 13297 and heard what sounded like POKE(?) 42 calling "MARS RADIO" looking for an HF radio check. No reply heard. Audio

Just went through my recording. POKE42 called MAINSAIL for a radio check on 11175 at the same time 1450 local. MAINSAIL responded twice but no call back from POKE42.

 

[RichardKramer]

1450 EST- Just happened to be listening to New York ARINC on HF 13297 and heard what sounded like POKE(?) 42 calling "MARS RADIO" looking for an HF radio check. No reply heard. Audio

I believe they should've had 13927 for MARS RADIO.

 

[Tank67]

State Department tells Fox news that there's a National security threat, but can't say what it is because it's classified information.

GOP warning of 'national security threat' is about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space: Sources

The White House will meet with congressional leadership as a top Republican is requesting President Biden declassify information on a "serious national security threat"

abcnews.go.com

 

[RaleighGuy]

Isn't Biden going to the Beach house for the weekend?

Yes
February 16-19, 2024
Rehoboth Beach, DE
10/30 NMR - 17,999' MSL

 

[RaleighGuy]

State Department tells Fox news that there's a National security threat, but can't say what it is because it's classified information.

We will know more tomorrow apparently...from today's WH press briefing with NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR JAKE SULLIVAN

 

[MUTNAV]

We will know more tomorrow apparently...from today's WH press briefing with NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR JAKE SULLIVAN

With respect, does anyone actually think any actual useful info will be presented, or any useful information that is presented will be overblown ?

Best guess though is that they figured out that Iran has a nuke... duh... that would fit the "destabilizing military capability" part of what's been said so far.

Any bets or guesses (related to mid-atlantic mil air of course). Like what kind of aircraft movements would be expected?

Would be interesting if this co-incides with

Iran Tests Ballistic Missiles in Preparation for Strike on Israel

Iran test fired advanced ballistic missiles on Tuesday in a series of war drills meant to prepare the Islamic Republic for a strike on Israeli military sites that house American-made F-35 fighter jets, according to the country’s state-controlled media.

freebeacon.com

to try and freak people out.

Thanks
Joel

 

[RaleighGuy]

With respect, does anyone actually think any actual useful info will be presented, or any useful information that is presented will be overblown ?

Best guess though is that they figured out that Iran has a nuke... duh... that would fit the "destabilizing military capability" part of what's been said so far.

Any bets or guesses (related to mid-atlantic mil air of course). Like what kind of aircraft movements would be expected?

Thanks
Joel

This is off topic, and I apologize, but just to respond, the NY Times has a story saying Russia has developed a space based weapon that has not yet been deployed. It is being over blown IMHO for political reasons. There does not seem to be an immediate threat. It is a developing story and in the next day or two we will know more.

 

[MUTNAV]

This is off topic, and I apologize, but just to respond, the NY Times has a story saying Russia has developed a space based weapon that has not yet been deployed. It is being over blown IMHO for political reasons. There does not seem to be an immediate threat. It is a developing story and in the next day or two we will know more.

We both feel the politics involved in this one, I (added to) my previous post.
Thanks
Joel

 

[Mark]

1650 local Pioneer-44 P-8A #170013 coming South thru Delaware with their Base Ops on 341.000
Mentions low oil pressure and trying to get hold of Wallops,"Can hear them key Mic but we are still 30 miles North of them"
and mentions 138.6. Did some low level stuff offshore and now rtb Pax River.

 

[RaleighGuy]

TFR issued for Pittsburgh Friday for AF1 arrival at 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, about 2:30pm, before traveling to East Palestine, Ohio.

Date ​	NOTAM ​	Facility ​	State ​	Type ​	Description ​	Zoom​
02/14/2024​	4/5307​	ZOB​	PA​	VIP​	Pittsburgh, PA, Friday, February 16, 2024 through Friday, February 16, 2024 Local​

 

[RaleighGuy]

The Vice President will travel to Munich, Germany, tonight at 8:30pm, Feb 14th until Feb 17th.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Vice President will depart Joint Base Andrews.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Vice President will arrive at Munich International Airport.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Munich Security Conference.
The Vice President will meet with foreign leaders at Hotel Bayerischer Hof.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024
The Vice President will meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany.
The Vice President will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
The Vice President will depart Munich International Airport.
The Vice President will arrive at Joint Base Andrews.

 

[mdmonitor]

Article on Efforts to Keep MD ANG A-10s at Martin State.

MSN

 

[Mark]

Maybe with all the new C-130Js coming online they could get them or like Delaware older C130H models? Seems though most of the A-10 bases have replacements in the pipeline already.

 

[Mark]

Yes
February 16-19, 2024
Rehoboth Beach, DE
10/30 NMR - 17,999' MSL

Looks like Dover stop and motorcade to Beach.. 4/5556 NOTAM Details
This time of year no traffic worries

 

[RaleighGuy]

SAM928 98-0002 AF2, SAM929 98-0001 B/U headed to Munich