There is a SENTRY 25 E-3G also in area mode s 82-0006..
Came from California early today..
Came from California early today..
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FIRST71 flight with ZDC 226.675 returning to Langley.
To 284.7, working their way around weather.
1445- ZDC 377.1 direct to Langley
To Iron Ops on 357.1: 7.1 out Code 1
To 284.7, working their way around weather.
1445- ZDC 377.1 direct to Langley
To Iron Ops on 357.1: 7.1 out Code 1
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German Air Force A400M just did an Arlington National Cemetery flyover as DRAGO61.
A C-17 as DRAGO71 will follow.
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DRAGO61 to 125.8 and returning to Dulles. There's also a DRAGO51 I'm hearing but not seeing ahead of it.
DRAGO61 advised they need to be #2 behind the C-54.
A C-17 as DRAGO71 will follow.
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DRAGO61 to 125.8 and returning to Dulles. There's also a DRAGO51 I'm hearing but not seeing ahead of it.
DRAGO61 advised they need to be #2 behind the C-54.
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Odd in that Arlington website doesn't show any funerals for today..
Maybe website problems or rehearsal?
https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Schedule/Daily-Funeral-Schedule
Maybe website problems or rehearsal?
https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Funeral-Schedule/Daily-Funeral-Schedule
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They're usually aren't any funeral on Sundays. Saturdays funeral are not common either.
Sprit of Freedom website shows the C-54 as "[FONT="]Static Display with the German Embassy celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift" September 16-19 at the Udvar-Hazy. [/FONT]https://airandspace.si.edu/events/step-inside-history-berlin-airlift-fly
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84-24015 OK ARNG tracking east across MD towards Aberdeen
10-72153 SD ARNG tracking east over WV panhandle.
All the VRC-40 C-2s are returning to Norfolk now.
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Cool! Very interesting event... Many folks don't realize how important
that was in the early Cold War.. I'm sure many Berliners don't forget.
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ITF prepping to embark two F-35Bs on board HMS Queen Elizabeth
The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) is preparing to embark two F-35Bs on board the United Kingdom’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for first of class flight trials (fixed wing) this fall.
Nearly 200 ITF personnel—active duty US and UK military, US Department of Defense (DOD) civilians as well as contractors from DOD and industry—will join the ship’s 1,500-person crew in making history when the two jets land on the British carrier.
The event will be the first time an F-35 has ever landed on a foreign vessel and it helps bring an end to the eight-year hiatus since a British aircraft carrier last operated a fast jet from its deck.
“It’ll be the return of fixed-wing maritime aviation to the UK,” Royal Navy Cmdr. Stephen Crockatt, UK team lead at the ITF, said.
“From there on, the UK F-35B Lightnings can partake in supporting the defense of our realm from both land and sea, wherever the UK government decides,” he added.
During two FOCFT (FW) phases, held back-to-back this fall, the team plans to perform a variety of flight maneuvers and deck operations to develop the F-35B operating envelope on Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers. They will evaluate jet performance on over 200 test points during different weather and sea conditions as well as the aircraft’s integration with the ship.
A third FOCFT (FW) phase followed by operational testing is scheduled for 2019. Together, the tests will help the UK Ministry of Defence reach F-35B initial operating capability (maritime) in 2020.
Earlier this month, the 65,000-ton HMS Queen Elizabeth reached the United States for the planned three-month flight trials.
The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) is preparing to embark two F-35Bs on board the United Kingdom’s newest aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth for first of class flight trials (fixed wing) this fall.
Nearly 200 ITF personnel—active duty US and UK military, US Department of Defense (DOD) civilians as well as contractors from DOD and industry—will join the ship’s 1,500-person crew in making history when the two jets land on the British carrier.
The event will be the first time an F-35 has ever landed on a foreign vessel and it helps bring an end to the eight-year hiatus since a British aircraft carrier last operated a fast jet from its deck.
“It’ll be the return of fixed-wing maritime aviation to the UK,” Royal Navy Cmdr. Stephen Crockatt, UK team lead at the ITF, said.
“From there on, the UK F-35B Lightnings can partake in supporting the defense of our realm from both land and sea, wherever the UK government decides,” he added.
During two FOCFT (FW) phases, held back-to-back this fall, the team plans to perform a variety of flight maneuvers and deck operations to develop the F-35B operating envelope on Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers. They will evaluate jet performance on over 200 test points during different weather and sea conditions as well as the aircraft’s integration with the ship.
A third FOCFT (FW) phase followed by operational testing is scheduled for 2019. Together, the tests will help the UK Ministry of Defence reach F-35B initial operating capability (maritime) in 2020.
Earlier this month, the 65,000-ton HMS Queen Elizabeth reached the United States for the planned three-month flight trials.
Don't suppose anyone has any idea what the MV22 flight over North Jersey and down the coast along the shore was today?
Probably potus related. They've been yapping all evening on 143.825 FM. NIGHT HAWK callsign. Potus is scheduled to stay in Bedminster this weekend. TFR in effect.
Maybe but these were definitely a normal squadron, not HMX1. POTUS was still down in Carolina at the time.
These guys fly into the area sometimes the day before a potus visit. I hear them do practice approaches, point out landmarks to new pilots, etc. It sounded like 2 ships yesterday but I've heard/seen as many as 5 or 6. Usually 2 white caps (CH-53K?) and 2 or 3 MV22. Did you happen to notice what color these Osprey were? That might give a better clue.
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This was at least 3-4. Appeared to be standard USMC grey MV22's from the distance I was at. I'm aware of the precursor flights though, used to seeing the pre-POTUS flyovers around here since he started coming to weekend in Bedminster post-election.
Obligatory TFRs for this weekend of POTUS in the Garden State.
8/6382 NOTAM Details
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_8_5655.html
8/6382 NOTAM Details
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_8_5655.html
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richee2000
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i am 10 miles from the golf course, these units fly over my house before every POTUS visit. CAP comms very active also, starting with POTUS arrival.
freqhopping
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Japanese Air Force 001 inbound to Dulles. 125.8
POTUS has a working dinner with him tonight in New York on his public schedule.
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Anybody know what the 'Alpha' denotes in the REACH flight callsigns? I've seen them for awhile. Hearing REACH ALPHA612 departing Norfolk now.
mdmonitor
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US Coast Guard to transfer patrol boats to Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to implement the transfer of two former 110-foot Coast Guard cutters, the Cutters Drummond and Cushing, during a ceremony Thursday at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.
WHO: Coast Guard Vice Adm. Michael McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support; Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko
WHAT: Implementation of transfer project of two, 110-foot Coast Guard patrol boats to Ukraine
WHEN: 12:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
WHERE: Coast Guard Yard, Pier E4, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland
Interested media members must RSVP to Chief Warrant Officer Chad Saylor, Coast Guard Media Relations, at 202-372-4619 or chad.m.saylor@uscg.mil, no later than noon Wednesday.
For questions on the U.S.- Ukraine defense relationship, please contact Mr. Eric Pahon at eric.j.pahon.civ@mail.mil.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard is scheduled to implement the transfer of two former 110-foot Coast Guard cutters, the Cutters Drummond and Cushing, during a ceremony Thursday at Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore.
WHO: Coast Guard Vice Adm. Michael McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support; Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko
WHAT: Implementation of transfer project of two, 110-foot Coast Guard patrol boats to Ukraine
WHEN: 12:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
WHERE: Coast Guard Yard, Pier E4, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, Maryland
Interested media members must RSVP to Chief Warrant Officer Chad Saylor, Coast Guard Media Relations, at 202-372-4619 or chad.m.saylor@uscg.mil, no later than noon Wednesday.
For questions on the U.S.- Ukraine defense relationship, please contact Mr. Eric Pahon at eric.j.pahon.civ@mail.mil.
freqhopping
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Langley Raptors are up doing some training now. TOPDOG, TORCH and another flight. Air>air on 228.45, 233.525 (TORCH) and 257.075 (TOPDOGs x4)
With ATC on 238.1 and 305.2
With ATC on 238.1 and 305.2
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