MILITARY AVIATION REVIEW

MAY 2012 ISSUE No. 294 EDITORIAL TEAM COORDINATING EDITOR - BRIAN PICKERING WESTFIELD LODGE, ASLACKBY, SLEAFORD, LINCS NG34 0HG TEL NO. 01778 440760 E-MAIL”[email protected]”

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EDITORIAL Welcome to the May issue of MAR - and welcome to the new UK Section Editor. Mick Boulanger is now editing the UK Section of MAR, after the long reign of Graeme, and has made an excellent start with his May section. Please send in all your UK reports (except for the US Bases at Fairford, Lakenheath and Mildenhall which still go to me - Brian) to Mick at the various addresses listed above. He has already added a couple of new locations to the list of airfields but he is always wanting to hear from anyone who can add reports for existing airfields covered or for ones that currently are not covered. In the latter category, he would be very pleased to receive reports for Marham and Valley and, also, Lossiemouth now that our regular reporter for many years has retired!

The magazine this month is a much shortened version due to the Easter holidays removing a lot of movements around the UK and Europe and also a lack of reports from the USA - obviously April was not a good month for Europeans touring the States (probably the higher summer air fares kicking in might have had something to do with it!). We expect the June issue will be back to a more normal size with the start of the European and UK Air Show season. We have already had two RAF squadrons celebrate their 100th Anniversary - 2 Sqn at Marham and 3 Sqn at Coningsby - so this should add to the activities in the UK for the next two or three years. Please remember to send in your reports for all the shows you visit, no matter how large or small the military participation may be (and include warbirds please) to the various section editors, with as much detail as possible - many thanks and good spotting!

COVER PHOTOGRAPH: An inmteresting transit through Shannon was this 317 AG C-130J-30 08-5693 which also carried a civilian registration N51008 and was using a Lockheed call sign - Lockheed 93 - seen here on the 19th (Malcolm Nason))

Closing date for the June issue is 08.06.12 Brian Pickering 16.05.12

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First of all I would publicly like to thank Graeme and Caroline for the outstanding work they have produced over the last twenty years where they have worked tirelessly to supply an excellent publication for us all. Enjoy your free time, either, working on new projects, reading your book or walking your dog Bella. Having said that ,I will undertake the role of the British Section Editor of MAR I knew it was going to be a massive undertaking and boy was I right, but it is a role that I will carry out to the best of my abilities. Some of you may know me, but for those that don’t may I introduce myself. I am a 52 year old married father/grandfather. I’m a Train Driver for Virgin Trains, and I am one of the founder members of Wolverhampton Aviation Group which as most of you should know runs web sites like UK Serials, Demobbed, and Euro Demobbed. I also run the new The Jet Provost File web site and I am co-owner of Jet Provost T5A XW315 which is stored waiting for the right person to restore her. Thank you for all those people who have sent me reports of their local fields, please keep them coming as publications like MAR only exist by people sending in reports. It doesn’t matter how small they are, each report is a part of a bigger jigsaw puzzle. So please send them to me at or to my address on the previous page, the more the better.

ABINGDON AIRFIELD A new resident has arrived here; it is Vigilant T.1 ZH207/UN which has arrived from ACCGS Syerston

ABERDEEN - Military visitors noted during March/April: - MARCH APRIL 11 XZ588/D Sea King HAR.3 202 Sqn D Flt 18 XZ588/D Sea King HAR.3 202 Sqn D Flt “Rescue137” “Rescue137” 30 ZJ998/AE Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “RFR7191”

RAF BENSON Resident notes 33/230 Sqn Puma HC.1 XW198 returned to 33/230 Sqn from Exercise Askari Thunder, along with XW214 and XW237 XW199 ex PDSH 25.04 ZA937 ex 33/230 Sqn to PDSH 05.04 28/78 Sqn Merlin HC.3/3A ZJ123/G returned from 1419 Flt to MDMF Culdrose 05.04 ZJ125/J returned from operations with 1419 Flt ZJ129/N to 1419 Flt ZJ132/Q returned from Ag-WHL ZJ137/W to 1419 Flt 05.04

BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT- Military visitors noted during April: - 04 ZZ171/171 Globemaster III 99 Sqn “ISF19GU” 26 ZK459/X King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “Cranwell65” 13 ZZ173/173 Globemaster III 99 Sqn “ISF19GU” 27 253 CN-235M IAC 101 Sqn “IRL253” 21 ZZ177/177 Globemaster III 99 Sqn “RRR6647” ZJ200 Apache AH.1 3 Rgt “AAC308”

BIGGIN HILL - Military visitors noted during March: - 03 87-24589 UH-60A Co G/52 Avn “Duke53” 017 CASA 295M Polish AF 13.el “PLF044” 04 83-23869 UH-60A Co A/1-214th Avn 15 U-05 Fokker 50 KLu 334 Sqn “NAF50” “Duke13” 22 015 CASA 295M Polish AF 13.el “PLF044” 13 013 CASA 295M Polish AF 13.el “PLF034” 23 ZJ175 Apache AH.1 3 Rgt “AAC341”

MoD BOSCOMBE DOWN Lynx AH.7 ZD560 made its last flight on 28.03 and is now currently stored King Air 200 ZK456/P is on loan to QinetiQ, Boscombe Down f/n 19.04

BOURNEMOUTH HURN AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - (With thanks to BAEG) 03 ZE426/WX Sea King HC.4 845NAS “Navy Yankee1” 07 XV177/177 Hercules C.3A 47 Sqn “RRR707” + ZF115/R/WV 11 ZA704 Chinook HC.2 18/27 Sqn “Lifter2” 04 ZH902 Chinook HC.3 18/27 Sqn “SHF524” ZF511 Tucano T.1 ETPS “Tester106” ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NHT18” 12 ZA720/AW Chinook HC.2 VAHS “F02” 05 Sea King HC.4 848NAS “Avenger523” 13 ZG997 Defender AL.1 651 Sqn “AAC512”

239 23 Chinook 18/27 Sqn “SHF515” 26 Chinook 18/27 Sqn “SHF427” ZK456/P King Air 200 ETPS “Tester71” 27 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NHT12”

BRISTOL AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during March: - 01 ZH873/873 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR059” 20 ZB507/F Sea King HC.4 845NAS “Navy413” 02 ZJ994/AC Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “SHF329” 21 ZH875/875 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR314” 05 ZJ119/C Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn “SHF276” 26 ZD480/J Sea King HC.4 845NAS “Commando516” 08 ZF118/O Sea King HC.4 845NAS “Navy421” 27 ZB507/F Sea King HC.4 845NAS “Commando515” ZH886/886 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR115” 28 ZA314/WT Sea King HC.4 846NAS “Commando516” 09 ZE426/WX Sea King HC.4 848NAS “Navy936” ZE426/WX Sea King HC.4 848NAS “Navy413” ZZ172/172 Globemaster III 99 Sqn “RRR814” ZH889/889 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR319” 14 ZG822/WS Sea King HC.4 848NAS “Navy910” 29 ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “Armyair525”

RAF BRIZE NORTON- Military visitors noted during April: 03 C-080 CL-604 RDAF Esk 721 “DAF1907” 16 ZJ998/AE Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “Vortex287” 10 R214/64-NG Transall NG FrAF ET00.064 from ZJ992/AB Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “Vortex324” Leeming n/s “CTM2014” 24 ZF510 Tucano T.1 ETPS/QinetiQ KAF325 L-100-30 AF “KuwaitAF3212” 26 XW222 Puma HC.1 33/230 Sqn 16 5629 C-130J RNorAF 335skv “NOW335C” ZJ966/C AH.2 25 Flt Resident notes 10 Sqn Voyager KC.2 ZZ330 just for information, the serials of this aircraft is only on the port wing and the last three numbers of the serials is located on the nose wheel door. 24/30 Sqn Hercules C.4/5 ZH871 to QinetiQ Boscombe Down for trials noted 11.04 ZH886 departed Brize Norton on 20.04 en route to MPA 47 Sqn Hercules C.3A XV200 is thought to have gone to Marshalls Cambridge on 09.04 99 Sqn Globemaster III ZZ172 departed to San Antonio, USA for rework on 08.04 ZZ173 returned from rework at San Antonio, USA on 06.04 101 Sqn VC.10 C.1K/K.3 XR808 was noted on 19.04 at Lossiemouth as Ascot 902; it was last noted on 13.03 departing Brize Norton on Operation Herrick duties ZA148 is due to deploy on Operation Herrick on 30.04 ZA150 is due back from Operation Herrick as soon as ZA148 arrives 216 Sqn Tristar C.2 ZE705 returned from ADAT, on an unknown date

CAMBRIDGE AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 05 ZJ118/B Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn 19 ZD621 BAe125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1646” ZJ134/S Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn Adding to MAR 181 Hercules C.3 XV212 was finally broken up on 30.04, although some parts still remain at Cambridge

CARDIFF AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April (with thanks to the South Wales AG): - 09 ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “Armyair525” 17 ZK033 Hawk T.2 4(R) Sqn “VYT82” 13 ZH889/889 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “Ascot309” 20 ZH763 BAC 1-11 QinetiQ “Gauntlet50” 15 ZH537 Islander CC.2 Northolt Station Flt 23 ZH873/873 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “Ascot310” “Ascot7985” 28 ZH889/889 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “Ascot127” 17 T-783 Falcon 50 LTDB “SwissAF783” On 12.04 ZG775/134 Tornado GR.4 of 31 Sqn“Marham42/60” landed with a reported bird strike, after inspection the aircraft re- turned to Marham on 19.04

DCAE COSFORD Noted 07.04 on the airfield were the following Vigilant T1’s of 633 VGS:-ZH185/TX (ex 636 VGS Swansea), ZH188/UA, ZH192/ UE and ZH194/UG (ex CGMF Syerston) Nine Jet Provost T.5A’s were noted on 26.04 stored in the open behind two of the grass hangars on the southern end of the airfield, they were:- XW301/9147M/MC-63, XW318/9147M/MG-63, XW358/9181M/MK-59/, XW360/9153M/61-ML, XW361/9192M/81-

240 MM, XW364/9188M/35-MN, XW434/9125M/80-MR the other one is thought to be XW420/9194M/83-MU, plus one unidentified.

RAF CONINGSBY- Movements noted during April: - 03 E30/705-MD Alphajet FrAF/EAC00.314 17 ZA452/021 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wg + ZA587 “FAF6410” “Chieftain 1 and 2” E88/705-LL Alphajet FrAFEAC00.314 ZA595/061 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wg “Marham82” “FAF6414” XX156/156 Hawk T.1 208(R) Sqn n/s 04 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn 20 ZJ238/Y Griffin HT.1 60(R) Sqn “Shawbury94” 10 01-2001/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS“Thrifty23” 23 ZA551/043 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wing 91-0335/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS “Thrifty24” 24 ZH102/02 Sentry AEW.1 8/54(R) Sqn 91-0326/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS “Thrifty21” 25 084/YH EMB-121 FrAF EAT00.319 91-0320/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS “Thrifty22” ZJ998/AE Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “Vortex276” 12 XW219 Puma HC.1 33/230 Sqn“Warlock1” 26 ZF379/379 Tucano T.1 1 FTS Resident notes 3 Sqn Typhoon FGR4/T3 ZJ802/QO-B ex TMF 30.04 ZJ936/QO-C returned back from Leuchars on 01.05 after being re-sprayed in a special 100 years colour scheme. 11 Sqn Typhoon FGR4/T3 ZJ811/BP ex 29R) Sqn ZK300/DG ex EJ/6 Sqn arrived 02.05 as “Jedi21”, f/n 04.05 in new markings ZK305/DE ex TMF ZK323/DN ex EH/6 Sqn, arrived 30.04 as “Leuchars17”, f/n 01.05 marked as such ZK333/- ex TMF unmarked by 25.04, but then transferred to Leuchars on 30.04 for 6 Sqn and will be coded EH 29(R) Sqn Typhoon FGR4 ZK322/BR to BR/29(R) Sqn (ex TMF and EZ/6 Sqn) f/n 17.04 marked as such, note ZK330 is also coded BR 41(R) TES Tornado GR.4A ZD996/EB-B is now withdrawn from use and is thought to be in store at Coningsby TMF Typhoon FGR4 ZJ921/- ex QO-H/3 Sqn f/n 16.04 ZJ937/QO-W returned 30.04 ex BAE Warton R2 upgrade as “Jedi21” ZK306/BT ex 29(R) Sqn arrived 05.04 ZK334/- delivered 02.05 ex BAE Warton as “Typhoon65” Departing on 13.04 to Leeuwarden, Netherlands for Frisian Flag 2012 (which runs from 16th to 27th April 2012) were the follow- ing Typhoon FGR4 and T3’s:- ZJ916/QO-S/3 Sqn, ZJ926/QO-Y/ 3 Sqn, ZJ815/BN/29(R) Sqn, ZJ933/DF/11 Sqn, ZJ928/BX/29(R) Sqn and ZJ920/QO-A/3 Sqn all departed as “Rafair 7000 to Rafair 7005” respectively. All the Typhoons returned to Coningsby on 26.04

RAF COTTESMORE Adding to the notes from MAR182, some of the former based Harriers have turned up in AMARG, Davis Monthan AFB for storage and reduction to spares and they were inducted on the following dates: - Induction 03/04/2012 ZD401, ZG502, ZG531, ZG857, ZG858,ZG859, ZH664, ZH665 Induction 04/04/2012 ZD330, ZD347, ZD352, ZD435, ZD437, ZD467,ZD468,ZG479 Induction 05/04/2012 ZD321, ZD410, ZG500, ZG501, ZG508,ZG862, ZH659, ZH663 Induction 06/04/2012 ZD328, ZD351,ZD378, ZD403ZD406,ZD411,ZD431, ZD436, ZG504,ZG530, ZH657, ZH660, ZH661,ZH662 Induction 09/04/2012 ZD327, ZD375, ZG474, ZG480,ZG505, ZG506,ZG860

RAF CRANWELL - Movements noted during April: -20th R205/64-GE Transall NG FrAF/ET00.064 n/s.

RNAS CULDROSE- Movements noted during April: - 02 ZH829 Merlin HM.2 QinetiQ “Gauntlet37” 24 ZH542 Sea King HAR.3A 22 Sqn A Flt 16 G-BYUV Tutor UAS “UAD31” 25 ZD260/315 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Rascal1” 18 Lynx AH.7 847NAS “Marine625” ZD265/644 Lynx HMA.8SRU 702NAS “Rascal2” ZJ165 SA365N2 FOST “Broadway05” 26 ZJ123/G Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn “Vortex394” 19 XZ726/LP332 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua 336” 27 F-15E 48 FW “Ginis51/52” XZ736/322 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua 310” F-15E 48 FW “Sniper31 Flt” 20 Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Devil69” 30 (ZE700) BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1755” Resident notes 750NAS Avenger T.1 ZZ501 and ZZ502 flew for the first time in 10 months on 11.04 with the call sign 571 and 572 respectively

241 771NAS Sea King HU.5SAR XZ578/30 ex VAHS Fleetlands 829NAS Merlin HM.1 ZH841 is now embarked aboard HMS Kent ZH849 ex 820NAS (loaned) deployed aboard HMS Sutherland 857NAS Sea King ASaC.7 XV671/83 returned to the UK on 03.04 and is thought to be located at VAHS Fleetlands FRADU Hawk T.1A XX303 ex FRADU to HSF Valley XX337 ex HSF Valley returned to FRADU MDMF Merlin HM.1/HC.3 ZJ134/S HC.3 returned to 28/78 Sqn Benson by 11.04

DONCASTER AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 02 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH12” ZJ690 Sentinel R.1 5 Sqn“Snapshot02” 03 ZK460 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL19” 17 ZF243/243 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP68” 04 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 24 ZK459 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL65” 10 1625 C-130H RSAF 16 Sqn “RSF903” ZZ417 Shadow R.1 14 Sqn “Wad01” ZF244/244 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP27” 27 ZG996 Defender AL.1 651 Sqn “Army Air525” ZH777/HE Chinook HC.2 18/27 Sqn “SHF531” 29 ZH536 Islander CC.2A Northolt Station Flt 11 ZK458 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL83” “RRR7546” n/s ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 30 ZK460 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL74” ZZ416 Shadow R.1 14 Sqn “Medusa46” ZK459 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL67” 12 1625 C-130H RSAF 16 Sqn “RSF903” ZK458 King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL87”

DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 08 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 16 ZJ813/BL Typhoon T.3 29(R) Sqn “CBY06” 10 XX198/CG Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Lee34” 18 ZF512/512 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP48” ZH777/HE Chinook HC.2 18/27 Sqn “SHF531” XW222 Puma HC.1 33/230 Sqn +XW219 11 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP32” ZF239/239 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP68” XX184/CQ Hawk T.1 100 Sqn “Savage1” ZF290/290 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP80” E105/102-FM Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Savage3” 23 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP01” 12 XX255/CL Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn ZJ813/BL Typhoon T.3 29(R) Sqn “CBY04” 13 ZK307/BU Typhoon FGR.4 29(R) Sqn “Triplex1” 24 ZF239/239 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP77” XX202 CF Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Lee36” 92-0364/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS “Maul01” 16 ZF347/347 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP75” 26 XX339/CK Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Lee35” ZF139/139 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP68” 30 XX184/CQ Hawk T.1 100 Sqn “Lee30” ZF244/244 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP22”

DUXFORD AIRFIELD - Military visitors noted during April: - 05 ZJ118/B Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn +ZJ134/S 26 G-BYUK Tutor 1 EFTS “Barkston37” “Bayonet Formation” G-BYVH Tutor 1 EFTS “Barkston27”

EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 13 ZZ330/330 Voyager KC.2 10 Sqn“RRR925” 15 ZH885/885 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn Also present on 14.04 and 30.04 30 XV104/U VC.10 C.1K 101 Sqn “RRR860”

EDINBURGH AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 01 84-0087 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Valor 71” n/s 18 ZF239 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP44” 05 251 Gulfstream IAC MATS “IRL251” 21 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1370” 07 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” n/s 29 144615 CC-144B RCAF 412 Sqn 12 ZD812/104 Tornado GR.4 Lossiemouth Wing 910502 C-26B USN Sigonella AOD ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” “Convoy6881” n/s 13 XV177 Hercules C.3A 47 Sqn “RRR5989”

FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 02 ZZ417 Shadow R.1 14 Sqn “Medusa47” 09 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 04 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1622” 12 ZZ504 Shadow R.1 14 Sqn “Serpent54”

242 FLEETLANDS - Movements noted during April: - Noted on the helicopter pan on 13.04 ZA105 Sea King HAR.3 and ZG887 Lynx AH.9.

GLASGOW AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 12 165151/151 C-20G USN VR-48 “CNV2985” 27 ZH885/885 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR5997” 17 ZH885/885 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR576” 28 ZH536 Islander CC.2A Northolt Station Flt 21 ZH870/870 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR5999” “RRR7945” 25 ZK460/U King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “Cranwell84” 900528 C-26D Naples AOD “CNV6781” 26 ZK451/K King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “Cranwell75”

HALTON AIRFIELD - 612 VGS Vigilant T.1 residents noted during early April were: - ZH186/TY, ZH191/UD and ZH264/UW

HULLAVINGTON AIRFIELD - Residents noted on 14.04 621 VGS Viking TX.1: ZE503/VG (ex CGS Syerston), ZE530/VS (ex CGS Syerston), ZE557/WE, ZE604/XD, ZE613/XM, ZE651/YC 625 VGS Viking TX.1: ZE495/VA, ZE522/VL, ZE526/VN, ZE625/XP, ZE628/XS (ex 622 VGS Upavon), ZE653/YE Which means ZE587/WS and ZE679/YP are missing from 621 VGS and ZE564/WN and ZE560/WH are missing from 625 VGS?

KENLEY AIRFIELD - Residents confirmed on 24.03 - 615 vgs Viking TX.1: ZE554/WB, ZE563/WL (ex CGMF Syerston), ZE593/WW, ZE600/WZ(ex 622 VGS Upavon), ZE637/YA ZE677/YM, noted additionally on 14.04 were ZE558/WF(ex CGMF Syerston), which means missing where ZE532/YU, ZE552/VZ and ZE553/WA.

LEEDS/BRADFORD AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 10 XZ599/P Sea King HAR.3 202 Sqn E Flt 23 ZK459/X King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn 12 ZH103/03 Sentry AEW.1 8/54(R) Sqn

RAF LEEMING- Movements noted during April: - 02 XV188 Hercules C.3A 47 Sqn“Albert01” 16 XZ692/641 Lynx HMA.8SRU 702NAS n/s E108/120-AF Alphajet E FrAF/ETO01.008 “FAF682” ZJ813/BL Typhoon T.3 29(R) Sqn 6 X Apache AH.1’s (call sign for one AAC456), one 17 ZK319/EW Typhoon FGR4 6 Sqn departed as AAC456 (ZJ220) 18 XZ669/I Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn 10 R214/64-NG Transall NG FrAF/ET00.064 “CTM2014” 19 XZ212/X Lynx AH.7 9 Regt “AAC978” 11 ZJ813/BL Typhoon T3 29(R) Sqn “Typhoon 34” XZ221/Z Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Sumo1” ZH887/887 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn n/s XZ606 Lynx AH.7 9 Regt 13 XZ196/T Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn + XZ605/L, 20 ZA398/Spl Tornado GR.4A 2 Sqn 100th Anniv c/s XZ643/C and ZD284/K all 671 Sqn 23 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn 16 XZ697/330 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS n/s 24 ZJ918/QO-L Typhoon FGR4 3 Sqn “Typhoon68” Arriving on 10.04 were the following French A/F Alphajets from EE02.002 Dijon-Longvic, E14/102-FG, E29/102-NB, E87/102-LC, E99/102-AH, E105/102-FM. All remained until 13.04 when they departed to Leuchars for Exercise Joint Warrior 12-1 Noted on 02.04 was XX219 Hawk T.1A (ex 208(R) Sqn) following it’s respray it is now wearing the full RAFAT colour scheme. On 11.04 Tornado F.3 ZG774/HM in 111 Sqn marks was seen doing engine runs. Noted on 27.04, Hawk T.1A XX246 has been painted in a new 100 Sqn Anniversary marking which consists of 95-Y on the fuselage and 1917 to 2012 on the tail (note; 95-Y relates to 95 Years).

RAF LEUCHARS - Movements noted during April: - 02 ZA598/064 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie33” 10 ZD743/091 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Axis1” ZA405/014 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie521” 11 88-1803 MC-130H 352 SOG 7 SOS “Talon72” XX189/CR Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate27” ZA598/064 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Barton1” 03 ZA405/014 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie69” ZG750/128 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Barton2” XX329/CJ Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate16” XX329/CJ Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate18” 04 57-71493/D KC-135R 100 ARW 351 ARS “Quid32” 12 ZG754/130 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie18” ZG754/130 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie30” ZD744/092 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie542” ZA541/034 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie33” 13 ZE701 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1429” ZA405/014 Tornado GR.4A 15(R) Sqn “Aston02” 16 G-BYWN Tutor 1 EFTS “GBYWN” (ZK200)/00 Squirrel HT.1 DHFS (G-CEYO) ZA372/E/006 Tornado GR.4A 15(R) Sqn “Lossie09” “Shawbury04” 17 ZD743/091 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Abbot2” 05 ZA592/059 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Club1” 89-26205/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly42” ZA604/068 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie29” 89-26212/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly41” 10 XX280/CM Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Cutthroat” 18 ZD711/079 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie25”

243 ZA552/044 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie532” 24 ZD711/079 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie69” ZF244/244 Tucano T.1 1 FTS/72(R) Sqn ZG754/130 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie09” ZF379/379 Tucano T.1 1 FTS 25 ZA369/003 Tornado GR.4A 12 Sqn “Lossie32” 88-26109/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly51” ZJ690 Sentinel R.1 5 Sqn “Snapshot” 19 ZG756/131 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie22” 26 XZ645 Lynx AH.7 9 Regt “Army Air907” ZD712/080 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie25” 27 XW223 Puma HC.1 33/230 Sqn “Vortex359” 20 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1548” 89-26205/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly41” ZD712/080 Tornado GR.4 15(R) Sqn “Lossie09” 89-26212/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly42” 23 ZZ416 Shadow R.1 14 Sqn “Turpin46” 88-26109/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly43” ZG727/126 Tornado GR.4A 2 Sqn “Marham33” 30 ZD741/089 Tornado GR.4 12 Sqn “Lossie09” XX321/CI Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate” ZG709/120 Tornado GR.4 12 Sqn “Lossie518” 110/XP TBM.700 FrAF ETM01.040 ZK452/L King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “Sceptre1” “Cotam3843” ZK450/J King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “Sceptre2” 24 84-0110 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Valour66” Notes: G-BYWN Tutor arrived on 16.04 to pick up Tutor G-BYUR which had been on rework, both departed as G-BYUR Formation back to 1 EFTS Barkston Heath.

Aircraft participating in the Joint Warrior 12-1 Exercise which has taken place between 16th and 26th April All aircraft below arrived on 13.04 XX189/CR Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn“Destroy3” returned to Leeming 27.04 “Cutthroat3” XX255/CL Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Destroy4” XX280/CM Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Destroy2” returned to Leeming 27.04 “Savage2” XX318/CN Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Destroy5” returned to Leeming 27.04 “Cutthroat2” XX329/CJ Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Destroy6” returned to Leeming 27.04 “Cutthroat1” XX346/CH Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Destroy1” returned to Leeming 27.04 “Savage1” E14/102-FG Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Shark1 E29/102-NB Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Tiger1” E87/102-LC Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Tiger2” E99/102/AH Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Tiger2” E105/102-FM Alphajet FrAF EE02.002 “Tiger1” ZJ813/BL Typhoon FGR4 29(R) Sqn “Typhoon04” Support Aircraft R203/64-GC Transall NG FrAF ET00.64 “FAF11” arrived/departed 18.04 071/62-IE CN-235M FrAF ET03.062 “Cotam2027” arrived/departed 28.04 Resident notes 6 Sqn Typhoon FGR4 ZK300/EJ to DG/11 Sqn Coningsby as “Jedi21” 02.05 ZK322/EZ to BR/29(R) Sqn Coningsby ZK323/EH to DN/11 Sqn Coningsby 30.04 as “Leuchars17” ZK330/BR arrived 12.04 from 29(R) Sqn Coningsby in exchange for ZK322/EZ ZK333 arrived 30.04 from TMF Coningsby for 6 Sqn, to be coded EH

RAF LINTON-ON-OUSE - Movements noted during April: - 10th 0452 C-295M Czech AF 242.tsl “CEF625”

LIVERPOOL AIRPORT- Military visitors noted during April: - 02 ZH882/882 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR300” 19 ZG998 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC598” 03 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC599” 10 ZH870/870 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR306” 20 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wing “MRH89” ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 23 XZ645 Lynx AH.7 9 Regt “AAC904” 12 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18” 24 XZ670 Lynx AH.7 9 Regt “AAC90/Demon2” 13 ZJ813/BL Typhoon T.3 29(R) Sqn “CBY69” ZK456/P King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “CWL73” ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH12” 25 XZ645 Lynx AH.7 9 Regt “Demon1” 15 ZG997 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC512” ZK460/U King Air 200GT 45(R) Sqn “CWL84” 17 XX156/156 Hawk T.1 208(R) Sqn “VYT28” 26 ZK020 Hawk T.2 4(R) Sqn “VYT27” ZA452/021 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wing “MRH89” ZK451/K King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “CWL75” 18 ZH536 Islander CC.2A Northolt Station Flt 27 ZH885/885 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR599” “RRR7979”

LIVERPOOL DOCKS - On the evening of 27.04 the new Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon/D35 (commissioned 20.04) was moored in the River Mersey, the ship was open to the public; it departed on 29.04, aboard was Lynx HMA.8SRU XZ698 coded DN455.

244 - On the evening of 24.04 a Fly-past over the Palace of Westminster, London took place to honour those that took part in Operation Ellamy. This consisted of ZH102/02 Sentry AEW.1 of 8/54(R) Sqn flanked by two Typhoon FGR4’s ZK305/DE and ZJ939/DXI of 11 Sqn in the first element and ZJ694 Sentinel R.1 of 5 Sqn flanked by Tornado GR.4 ZA587/055, ZD739/087 and ZE116/116 all from the Marham Wing in the second. Also noted in the morning of the 24.04 was ZH851/13 Merlin HM.1 of 820NAS flying down the River Thames.

RAF LOSSIEMOUTH - Movements noted during April (we need regular movements reports from here as our regular correspondent has “retired”): - 08 ZD948 Tristar KC.1 216 Sqn“ARRR3245” 30 177703 CC-117 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC3676” 19 XR808 VC.10 C.1K 101 Sqn “Ascot 902” Aircraft participating in the Joint Warrior 12-1 Exercise which has taken place between 16th and 26th April 167956/JA-956 P-8A USN VX-1 arrived 13.04, departed 27.04 159318/318A P-3C USN VP-10 arrived 15.04 as “Navy LD318”, departed 27.04 159320/LD-320 P-3C USN VP-10 arrived 13.04, departed 27.04 159507/RD-507 P-3C USN VP-47 departed 11.04, but returned on 13.04 140103/103 CP-140 RCAF 405MPS arrived 13.04, departed 27.04 140107/107 CP-140 RCAF 405MPS arrived 13.04, departed 27.04 140111/111 CP-140 RCAF 405MPS arrived 13.04, departed 27.04 to Waddington “CFC0499” 3 ATL2 FrN 23F arrived 16.04 as “FNY5144”, departed 27.04 14 ATL2 FrN 23F arrived 21.04, departed 26.04 89-26205/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS arrived 17.04 “Jolly42” departed 27.04 89-26212/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS arrived 17.04 “Jolly41” departed 27.04 88-26109/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS arrived 18.04 “Jolly51” departed 27.04 XX157 Hawk T.1A FRADU arrived 12.04, departed 27.04 XX159 Hawk T.1A FRADU arrived 16.04, departed 26.04 XX281 Hawk T.1A FRADU arrived 16.04, departed 26.04 XX316/316 Hawk T.1A FRADU arrived 16.04, departed 26.04 XX330/330 Hawk T.1A FRADU arrived 23.04, departed 26.04 Support Aircraft 162771/LL-771 P-3C USN VP-30 arrived 11.04, departed 16.04 165831/5831 C-40A USN VR-59 arrived/departed 26.04 166694/6694 C-40A USN VR-59 arrived/departed 12.04 as “CNV4444” 164995/AX-4995 C-130T USN VR-53 arrived/departed 12.04, returned/departed 16.04, returned/departed 27.04 each time as “CNV3426” 165159/CW-159 C-130T USN VR-54 arrived/departed 13.04 159115/9115 C-9B USN VR-59 arrived/departed 13.04 R214/64-NG Transall NG FrAF ET00.064 arrived/departed 13.04 071/62-IE CN235M FrAF ET01.02 arrived/departed 27.04 74 EMB-121 FrN 24F arrived/departed 19.04, arrived 20.04, departed 21.04 130332/332 CC-130H RCAF 8 Wing arrived 15.04, departed 16.04 130605/605 CC-130J RCAF 436 Sqn arrived 26.03, departed 27.03 177701 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn arrived/departed 22.04 as “CFC4066” Resident notes On 18.04 an enthusiast’s day was held and the following residents were noted Tornado GR.4/4A ZA365/001, ZA367/002, ZA405/014, ZA453/022, ZA492/033, ZA552/044, ZA598/064, ZA604/068, ZD707/077, ZD711/079, ZD712/080, ZD741/089, ZD743/091, ZD812/104, ZG750/128, ZG756/131, ZG779/136 Hangar 1 ZA404/013, ZA401/016 and ZD811/103 Hangar 2 ZA410/012, ZA461/026, ZA600/EB-G and ZD716/084 Hangar 3 ZA355/TAA/9310M, ZA562/051, ZD742/090, ZD746/094, ZD793/101, ZG729/127 and ZG794/TN (139) Sea King HAR.3 XZ588/D On 19.04 Tornado GR.4’s ZA469/029 and ZD843/106 returned back from Operation Herrick duties as “RRR 9721/9722” Lossiemouth Wing Tornado GR.4 ZA458/024 transferred on 03.05 ex 31 Sqn ZD890/113 transferred on 03.05 ex 31 Sqn ZG752/129 delivered on 30.04 ex CMU Marham ZA611/073 departed Lossiemouth on 16.04 to Operation Herrick ZD793/101 has replaced ZD746/094 as the Weapon Loading Trainer ZD746/094 has now been placed into storage at Lossiemouth ZD810/102 departed Lossiemouth on 16.04 to Operation Herrick

245 AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 11th 258 Leerjet45 IAC MATS “IRL258” ZZ330/330 Voyager KC.2 of 10 Sqn arrived on 18.04 as “RRR921” departed on 21.04 as “RRR925”after maintenance.

RAF MARHAM CMU changes Arrivals Tornado GR.4 ZA594/060 ex Marham Wing on 10.04 ZD739/087 ex 9 Sqn Marham on 26.04 ZD745/093 ex Lossiemouth Wing on 03.05 Departures Tornado GR.4 ZD748/096 to Marham Wing on 12.04 ZA543/036 transferred to the Marham Wing on 30.04 ZG752/129 transferred to the Lossiemouth Marham Wing on 30.04 ZA607/070 transferred to the Marham Wing on 03.05 9 Sqn Tornado GR.4 ZA559/049 was delivered to Lossiemouth on 20.04 for storage 31 Sqn Tornado GR.4 ZA458/024 transferred to the Lossiemouth Wing on 03.05 ZD890/113 transferred to the Lossiemouth Wing on 03.05 Marham Wing Tornado GR.4/4A ZD716/084 ex Lossiemouth Wing 03.05 The Tornado GR.4 North American Detachment returned to Marham on 29.04, they returned via Bermuda on 25.04, then to Lajes, Azores on 27.04, they were ZA613/075, ZA400/011, ZD890/113, ZD719/085,and ZD850/111 as “Ascot 9271 to 9725” respectively, plus ZA462/027 and ZD788/098 as “Ascot9726 and 9727” respectively. In support were VC10 K.3 ZA147/F “Ascot9251” and Tristar KC.1 ZD953 “Ascot9254”. The two remaining Tornado GR.4’s were ZA406/015 and ZA458/024 which returned to Marham on 30.04.

AAC MIDDLE WALLOP- Movements noted during April: - 11 ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn 16 ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn ZJ785 AS365N 8 Flt Resident notes Noted flying on 04.04 was XZ340 and ZB671 Gazelle AH.1’s ex GDSH in full BATUS colour scheme. ZE375 Lynx AH.9A ex VAHS Fleetlands to 667 Sqn ZJ260/60 Squirrel HT.1 ex 660 Sqn Shawbury is operating out of here with 670 Sqn

RAF NORTHOLT- Movements noted during April: - 02 ZJ238/Y Griffin HT.1 60(R) Sqn “Shawbury94” 16 ZJ783 AS365N 8 Flt “1DS10” + ZJ783 .04 ZK450/J King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “RRR1315” 17 ZJ785 AS.365N 8 Flt “1KA11” 2233/FY AS332L FrAF EH03.067 20 PH-KBX F-70 Dutch Government PH-KBX F-70 Dutch Government 23 ZK452/L King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “Cranwell68” 05 133 Falcon 10MER FrN 57S “FNY5880” 26 CE04 ERJ-145LR BD 21sm “BAF601” 12 E102/102-LM Alphajet FrAF ETO01.008 27 ZJ813/BL Typhoon T3 29(R) Sqn “Typhoon03” “FAF6820” n/s ZG997 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AA525” E-141/8-NF Alphajet FrAF ETO01.008 XZ290 Gazelle AH.1 8 Flt “AA577” “FAF6821” n/s 29 CE-04 ERJ-145LR BD 21sm “BAF601” 5468/VX AS.555AN FrAF “CTM3715” n/s” 258 Learjet 45 IAC MATS “IRL258” 279 AW-139 IAC 106 Sqn “IRL279” 30 ZJ781 AS.365N 8 Flt “1DS10” + ZJ783 13 ZJ783 AS.365N 8 Flt “1MH18” and ZJ785 15 R203/64-GC Transall NG FrAF EH03.067 ZJ238/Y Griffin HT.1 60(R) Sqn “SYS83/117” “CTM1245” XZ651 Lynx AH.7 657 Sqn “AA659” n/s Resident notes Adding to MAR190, it has now been confirmed that the two BAe 146 C.3’s of 32(TR) Sqn are ZE707 is ex OO-TAZ c/n 2188 and ZE708 OO-TAY c/n 2211 registered as ZE708 on 23/03/2012.

RAF ODIHAM- Movements noted during April: - 16th ZJ966/C Bell 212 AH.2 25 Flt Chinook HC.2 ZA671/AB 27 Sqn was badly damaged on 07.04 when it struck the desert extremely heavily while landing fifteen miles north east of Yuma, Arizona. Seven on board received minor injuries. It was operating out of El Centro, at the time of the accident. Still present in the USA during April are: - Chinook HC.2 ZA711 and ZA712/AT Noted with 18/27 Sqn during April were:- ZA674/(AD), ZA682/AJ, ZA705/AN, ZA707/AO, ZA714/AV, ZA720/AW, ZH777/HE, ZH897/HL, ZH899, ZH902 Noted during April with the HC.4 pool: - ZA718/BN and ZD984

246 OXFORD KIDLINGTON AIRPORT: - Noted on 01.05 at the AirMed & Rescue 2012 Exhibition were the following aircraft: 2741 EC-25LP of the French Navy from 32F, RS-02 Sea King Mk.48 from the Belgium Air Force 40 sm, and ZJ241/L Griffin HT.1 from the SARTU Valley.

PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR - A fly past by Sea King HC.4 ZF120/Z and Lynx HMA.8SRU XZ698/DN455 was performed on 20.04 to celebrate the commissioning of the new Type 45 Destroyer HMS Dragon D35, the ship then departed for Liverpool (see Liverpool Docks)

PRESTWICK AIRPORT - Military visitors noted during April: - 01 130601 CC-130J RCAF 8 Wg 436 Sqn 18 ZH003 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC525” “CFC2541” 83-0078 KC-10A 60t/349 AMW “RCH570” n/s 02 ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC525” 19 R203/64-GC Transall NG FrAF ET00.064 85-0148 RC-12K Co B/1st MI Bn “Argus88” 84-0162 C-12U D/52nd Avn “Duke45” 03 95-0124 UC-35A D/52nd Avn Duke43” 84-0160 C-12U E/52nd Avn “Duke09” 04 XX159 Hawk T.1A FRADU + XX217 dep 24.04 as “Duke40” “Purple Formation” ZB678 Gazelle AH.1 665 Sqn “AAC575” (ZK200) Squirrel HT.1 DHFS G-CEYO “SYS04” XZ670 Lynx AH.7 9 Rgt “”AAC907” 05 07-8614/RS C-130J 86 AW 37 AS “Herky69” ZF240/240 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “Cordite” +ZF377 06 130601 CC-130J RCAF 8 Wg/436 Sqn 20 84-0160 C-12U D/52nd Avn “Duke09” “CFC2541” 21 84-0161 C-12U D/52nd Avn “Duke45” 07 XV177/177 Hercules C.3A 47 Sqn “RRR707” 23 ZD268/365 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua345” 08 06-4634 C-130J 19 AW 41 AS “RCH039” ZF557/DM453 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua340” 12 ZH103/03 Sentry AEW.1 8/54(R) Sqn “NATO30” 24 ZA674/AD Chinook HC.2 Odiham Wg “Bomber32” CH-12 C-130H BD 15 Wg “BAF645” 84-0163 C-12U D/52nd Avn “Duke09” 166694/6694 C-40A USN VR-59 “CNV4444” N992NA Gulfstream 3 NASA “NASA2” 164995/AX-4995 C-130T USN VR-53 “CNV3426” 25 ZF239/239 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “Cordite” + ZF243 ZH845 Merlin HM.1 829NAS“Eagle 1” n/s ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1559” 14 ZH828/65 Merlin HM.1 814 NAS “Navy265” ZD711/079 Tornado GR.4 Lossie Wg “Lossie03” 15 ZH863 Merlin HM.1 829 NAS “Eagle2” ZA369/003 Tornado GR.4A Lossie Wg “Lossie32” R203/64-GC Transall NG FrAF ET00.064 164995/AX-4995 C-130T USN VR-53 “CNV3426” “CTM1245” n/s 26 144615 CC-144B RCAF 412 Sqn “CFC3003” 16 XV177/177 Hercules C.3A 47 Sqn “RRR170” ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1559” 164995/AX-4995 C-130T USN VR-53 “CNV3426” XX338/338 Hawk T.1W 208(R) Sqn “Obi1” XZ729/MM415 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua352” 27 84-0165 C-12U D/52nd Avn ZH828/65 Merlin HM.1 814 NAS “Tiger2” ZF558/EN411 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Navy411” ZH857/70 Merlin HM.1 814 NAS “Tiger1” ZD626/S Sea King HC.4 “Commando34” 17 R203/64-GC Transall NG FrAF ET00.064 “CTM1245” ZD952 Tristar KC.1 216 Sqn “RRR898” XZ729/MM415 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua352” N992NA Gulfstream 3 NASA “NASA2” 18 87-0140 C-20E OSACOM/PAT “View29” 29 177703 CC-117 RCAF 8 Wg 429 Sqn ZF240/240 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP22” “CFC3676” ZF377/377 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP46” 30 XX339/CK Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate11” ZJ196 Apache AH.1 3/4 Regt “Machette3” XX280/CM Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn “Pirate16” ZH002 Defender AL.2 651 Sqn “AAC582” 95-0123 UC-35A D/52nd Avn “Duke55”

ZZ330 Voyager KC.2 of 10 Sqn made many training flights here during the month as follows:- 09.04 “Ascot925/6”, 10.04 “Ascot922/3” , 12.04 “Ascot933/4”, 13.04 “Ascot925”, 15.04 “930/1 and 932/3”, 16.04 “Ascot930/1”, 25.04 “Ascot931/932”, 30.04 “Ascot931/2” ZH870 and ZH885/885 Hercules C.5 operated in and out of here many time during the month.

RAF SHAWBURY- Adding to MAR192 additional movements noted during March, followed by April: - MARCH 13 ZJ176 Apache AH.1 3/4 Regt “Gunship 1” 12 XZ692/641 Lynx HMA.8SRU 702NAS “Seacat151” XZ605 Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Torment1” 26 ZJ214 Apache AH.1 673Sqn “Panther86” XZ196 Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Torment2” 27 G-BYUK Tutor 727NAS “Britannia211” 16 ZJ245/45 Squirrel HT.2 670 Sqn “AAC700” n/s APRIL 17 ZJ994/C Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn “SHF318” 02 Tutor UBAS “UAY14” Tutor UBAS “UAY13” 03 Tutor UBAS “UAY12” 23 (XZ725)/415 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua352” Hawk T.2 4 Sqn “VYT71” 24 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “Kittyhawk51” 04 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1622” 26 ZJ172 Apache AH.1 3/4 Regt + ZJ185 “Ogre 1/2” 11 ZK067/B Bell 212 AH.3 25 Flt “AA760” dep 13.04 27 ZJ200 Apache AH.1 3 Regt “AA308” Griffin HT.1 SARTU “VVL98” 30 ZJ241/L Griffin HT.1 SARTU “VLL98” 12 ZJ703 Griffin HAR.2 SARTU “VLL98”

247 Squirrel HT.1 ZJ276/76 DHFS crash landed at Chetwynd on 20.04, the aircraft is in three parts, the pilot escaped safely, the remains were transported to Hangar 13 at Shawbury by 26.04 for crash investigation. XX244 Hawk T.1 arrived at the AM&SU on 23.04 from 208(R) Sqn Valley as “VYT29”for modifications before being delivered to the RAFAT; an unknown Hawk T.1 arrived with the aircraft to return the pilot back to base as “VYT65” Arriving by road on 24.04 from Valley was AW-139 ZR326 for storage with the AM&SU, all the markings and serial were removed. Unconfirmed reports state that the AW-139’s are due to depart to the Dutch Antilles for a contract with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard that has been awarded to FB Heliservices.

SHOBDEN AIRFIELD - Military visitors noted during April: - 02nd ZJ134/S Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn.

MoD ST ATHAN - Movements noted during April (with thanks to the South Wales AG): - 12th RA-01611 L-29 Delfin Arrived by road for Hunter Flying Club.

RAF VALLEY - Movements noted during April: - 11 ZJ118/B Merlin HC.3 28/78 Sqn + ZJ134/S 19 ZF557/DM453 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua 340” 89-26212/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS 26 ZH857/70 Merlin HM.1 814 NAS +ZH828/CU65, 19 ZF339 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “Cranwell 08” ZH860/68 Spl c/s “Tigris ZF290 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “Lima 83” Formation” Resident notes 4(R) Sqn Hawk T.2 ZK026 now carries the full 4(R) Sqn c/s and coded Q ZK030 returned from Warton on 13.04 for 4 FTS/4(R) Sqn ZK034 now carries the full 4(R) Sqn c/s and coded Y Listed below are the full code allocation for the 4 (R) Sqn Hawk T2’s as follows; (those in brackets are yet to be marked up) ZK010 A ZK011 B ZK012 C ZK013 (D) ZK014 (E) ZK015 (F) ZK016 (G) ZK017 (H) ZK018 (I) ZK019 (J) ZK020 (K) ZK012 (L) ZK022 M ZK023 (N) ZK024 O ZK025 P ZK026 Q ZK027 R ZK028 (S) ZK029 (T) ZK030 (U) ZK031 (V) ZK032 (W) ZK033 (X) ZK034 Y ZK035 (Z) ZK036 (AA) ZK037 (AB) 22 Sqn/203(R) C Flt Sea King HAR.3 XZ593/I due to return from VAHS Fleetlands ZA105/Q due to return from VAHS Fleetlands ZE370/T ex SKAMG on 01.05

RAF WADDINGTON - Movements noted during April: - 02 084/YH Xingu FrAF EAT.00.319 16 XX199/199 Hawk T.1A 208(R) Sqn “VYT45” “FAF6797” 57-1488/D KC-135R 100 ARW “Quid77”* ZH887/887 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR300”* PA474 Lancaster B.1 BBMF “Lancaster99”* ZF339/339 Tucano T.1 1 FTS 2CWL18” * 17 XV697/181 Sea King ASaC.7 849NAS “Navy181” ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18”* XV714/188 Sea King ASaC.7 849NAS “Navy810” 03 E30/705-MD Alphajet FrAF EAC.00.314 XX286/286 Hawk T.1A 208(R) Sqn “VYT59” “FAF6410” n/s XX156/156 Hawk T.1 208(R) Sqn “VYT28” E88/705-LL Alphajet FrAF EAC.00.314 18 E121/705-JE Alphajet FrAF EAC.00.314 “FAF6414” n/s “FAF6444” n/s T-255 DC-10 334 Sqn “NAF68”* E137/705-LJ Alphajet FrAF EAC.00.314 04 59-1462/D KC-135R 100 ARW “Quid74”* “FAF6445” n/s ZA447/EB-R Tornado GR.4 41(R) Sqn “Apollo Flt”* XX286/286 Hawk T.1A 208(R) Sqn “VYT66” Tornado GR.4 41(R) Sqn “Apollo Flt”* XZ692/641 Lynx HMA.8SRU 815NAS “Skua” + ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “NOH18”* XZ697/330 05 105/YU Xingu FrAF EAT.00.319 19 ZA595/061 Tornado GR.4 Marham Wg “Marham82” “FAF6790” ZJ186 Apache AH.1 3 Regt “AAC306” ZH887/887 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR304”* XX240/240 Hawk T.1 208(R) Sqn “Purple2” n/s ZH870/870 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR106”* 24 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1344” 11 ZK322/EZ Typhoon FGR4 6 Sqn 25 ZH889/889 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqn “RRR610”* ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “Typhoon29” 27 140111/111 CP-140 RCAF 14 Wing 98-0132/LN F-15E 48 FW 492 FS * “CFC0499” dep 04.05 ZE700 BAe146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn * 28 XH558 Vulcan B.2 Private * 12 ZA947 Dakota C.3 BBMF * 30 ZH879/879 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqn “RRR313”* 13 ZD631 BAe 125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1315” XS606 Andover C.1 ETPS “BDN58” XZ643/C Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Thumper1” G-DOSA DA.42 (ZA179) ZD284/K Lynx AH.7 671 Sqn “Thumper2” ZF244/244 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “L68”* ZK456/P King Air 200 45(R) Sqn

248 Resident notes 5 Sqn Sentinel R.1 ZJ691 returned from operations on 02.05 as “RRR7346 ZJ694 departed on operations on 02.05 as “RRR7345” 14 Sqn Shadow R.1 ZZ416 flew to Hawarden 16.04 as “Snake 46”, returned to Waddington on 19.04 using the same call sign, the aircraft was then flown again to Hawarden on 01.05 as “Medusa46” ZZ417 flew to Farnborough GAMA Engineering on 02.04, returned on 19.04 to Waddington as “Medusa 47”, then departed on operation on 27.04 as “RRR7416”

BAE WARTON - Movements noted during April: - 03 ZF239/239 Tucano T.1 1 FTS (see notes below) (departed 16.04) 05 ZF293/293 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP27” 17 472 C-130H RSAF 4 Sqn “SAF603” 12 472 C-130H RSAF 4 Sqn “RSAF3489” (departed 20.04) ZF374/374 Tucano T.1 1 FTS (see notes below) 23 ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1655” 13 475 C-130H RSAF 4 Sq n“RSF3490” 24 ZF374/374 Tucano T.1 1 FTS “LOP03”

Note: Tucano T.1 ZF239 arrived on 03.04 as “LOP04” developed a fault and remained at Warton until 12.04 when it departed as “Sword Formation” along with ZF347 BAE factory notes Hawk T.2 ZK030 returned to 4(R) Sqn Valley on 13.04 Typhoon FGR4 ZJ937/QO-W returned to TMF Coningsby on 30.04 after completion of the R2 upgrade ZK329 (BS090) f/f Warton 24.04 as “Tarnish 6” ZK334 delivered 02.05 to Coningsby as “Typhoon65”

WATTON AIRFIELD - 611 VGS Viking TX.1’s are still present at the old airfield on 14.04, noted were: - ZE524/VM, ZE611/ XL, ZE683/YU and ZE685/YV (ex CGS Syerston). ZE636/XZ and ZE684/YU were noted 20.04. The unit is due to move to Honington soon, but at present being tolerated by the farmer who owns the land but it is thought not for much longer as 2ft stakes have been driven into the ground.

RAF WOODVALE - Confirmed on 07.04 with 631 VGS were the following Vilgilant TX.1’s ZH193/UF, ZH206/UM and ZJ968/ SN

AG/WHL Yeovil - Aircraft noted operating from here were: ZG920 Lynx AH.9A 26.04, 01.05 ZH826/CU Merlin HM.2 26.04 ZH843 Merlin HM.2 09.05 ZJ126/K Merlin HC.3 10.04, 11.04, 13.04 ZJ231 Apache AH.1 26.04 ZZ399 Wildcat AH.1 26.04, 01.05, 09.05 ZZ400 Wildcat 11.04, 13.04, 16.04 ZZ404 Wildcat AH.1 10.04, 24.04, 01.05 ZZ405 Wildcat AH.1 18.04, 20.04, 26.04, 09.05 ZZ406 Wildcat AH.1 30.04, 01.05 G-17-510 EH-101 01.05 Also noted on 24.04 was an AW101 in primer with the serial taped over, but there was the number 001 located below the pilots win- dow, this is thought to be the first Indian example. ZH541/V Sea King HAR.3A arrived for trials during March, ex VAHS Fleetlands, then to SKAMG on 30.04 as “SRG08” ZA312 Sea King HC.4 returned back to Yeovilton on 18.04

RNAS YEOVILTON- Movements noted during April: - 04 Gazelle HT.2 ETPS “Tester70” 19 ZK456/P King Air 200 QinetiQ “Tester102” 05 XP924/134E Sea Vixen D.3 Private ZJ995/AB Merlin HC.3A 28/78 Sqn 10 XV705/829 Sea King HU.5SAR 771NAS “Navy829” 26 XV666/21 Sea King HU.5SAR 771NAS “Sierra21” 16 XX250/250 Hawk T.1 208(R) Sqn “OB2/VYT38” ZG997 Islander AL.2 651 Sqn ZK024 Hawk T.2 4(R) Sqn “VYT04” 30 Apache AH.1 “Pap82” WD325/N Chipmunk T.10 AACHF ZR32? A-109E 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1390” 19 G-CEYO/00 Squirrel HT.2 (ZK200) DHFS “SYS50” FRADU Hawk T.1A’s Noted on tdy during April: XX217, XX261, XX301, XX303

249 Resident notes for April: - 702NAS Lynx HAS.3/HMA.8 630 XZ245 recoded ex 632 f/n 24.04 815NAS Lynx HAS.3/HMA.8SRU 307 ZD249 f/n 19.04 ex VAHS Fleetlands to 631/702NAS replacing XZ237 which is due for RTP WL335 ZD252 ex VAHS to 815NAS f/n 26.04 329 ZD261 ex YK407 815NAS 365 ZD268 to 815 NAS ex VAHS Fleetlands f/n 25.04 DT452 ZD566 ex VAHS Fleetlands returned to 16.04 as “Skua 98”, f/n coded LA-300/815NAS, but re-coded DT452 f/n 03.05 MM415 XZ729 f/n 16.04 ex AMG Yeovilton XZ720/GC/410 Lynx HAS.3GMS was handed over on 26.04 to the Museum for display. 847NAS Lynx AH.9A ZG920 delivered 03.05 ex Ag/WHL Yeovil as “Devil75” with ZJ966/C Bell 212 AH.2 as crew ferry 845/846/848NAS Sea King HC.4 ZA293/A ex 845NAS to Ag-WHL on an unknown date ZA312 ex VAHS/Ag-WHL returned to Yeovilton on 18.04 and has now taken up residence with 845NAS/E ZA314/WT ex 848NAS transferred to 846NAS 03.05 ZD479/WQ ex 848NAS was transferred to QinetiQ, Boscombe Down on 03.04 for various trials, once completed it will then be w.f.u and transferred to HMS Sultan ZD627/WO ex 848NAS to CHFMU 18.04 ZE425/WR ex CHFMU and returned back to 848NAS on 18.04 ZF115/R/WV ex Ag-WHL to R/WV/845NAS 26.04 SKAMG Sea King HAR.3/3A/HC.4 XZ590/F HAR.3 ex VAHS Fleetlands arrived 25.04 as “SRG08” ZD480/J HC.4 to J/845NAS noted 27.03 ZD626/S HC.4 to 845NAS 02.04 ZE370/T HAR.3 to 22C/203(R) Sqn Valley 01.05 ZE426/WX HC.4 to WX/845NAS noted 30.03 ZF120/Z HC.4 to 846NAS 05.04 ZH541/V HAR.3A ex VAHS Fleetlands and Ag-WHL Yeovil to SKAMG 30.04 as “SRG08”

ROAD RUNNERS -noted during April 04 Wessex HAS.1 XS876 ex East Midlands Aeropark to the Roudham Industrial Estate, East Harling, 11 Chinook HC.2A ZH892/HG noted on the M27 to VAHS Fleetlands 24 AW-139 ZR326/F/223 arrived by road on 24.04 at Shawbury

UK UNIT UPDATE ZK456/P QinetiQ on loan from 45(R) Sqn f/n19.04 Lynx HAS.3GMS/HMA.8SRU AW139 XZ245/630 702NAS f/n 24.04 ZR326/F/223 AM&SU ex DHFS Valley arr 24.04 by XZ720 FAAM handed over 26.04 road XZ731/322 815NAS HMS Liverpool Flt, f/n 19.04 Chinook HC.2/HC.2A/HC4 ZD249/631 702NAS f/n 19.04 ZA671/AB damaged 07.04 nr Yuma, AZ ZD261/329 815NAS recoded from YK407 ZA718/BN HC.4 Pool ex QinetiQ, f/n during April ZD268/365 815NAS f/n 25.04 ZH892/HG VAHS ex 1310Flt, Kandahar 11.04 ZD566/DT452 815NAS 03.05 ZD984 HC.4 Pool f/n during April Lynx AH.9/9A Globemaster III ZG920 847NAS ex Ag-WHL 03.05 ZZ172/172 99 Sqn to rework 08.04 ZE375 667 Sqn ex VAHS Fleetlands ZZ173/173 99 Sqn ex rework 06.04 Merlin HM.1/2 Hawk T.1/T.1A ZH849 829NAS ex 820NAS (loaned) deployed XX244 AM&SU ex 208(R) Sqn 23.04 aboard HMS Sutherland XX303 HSF ex FRADU Culdrose Merlin HC.3/3A XX337 FRADU ex HSF Valley ZJ123/G MDMF ex 1419 Flt arrived 05.04 Hawk T.2 ZJ129/N 1419Flt ex 28/78 Sqn ZK026/Q 4(R) Sqn now in full 4(R) Sqn c/s and ZJ132/Q 28/78 Sqn ex Ag-WHL Yeovil coded Q ZJ134/S 28/78 Sqn ex MDMF by 11.04 ZK030 4(R) Sqn ex Warton 13.04 ZJ137/W 1419Flt ex 28/78 Sqn deployed 05.04 ZK034 4(R) Sqn now in full 4(R) Sqn c/s and Puma HC.1 coded YHercules C.1 XW198 33/230 Sqn ex Askari Thunder, Kenya XV200/200 47 Sqn to Marshalls Cambridge 09.04 XW199 33/230 Sqn ex PDSH 25.04 King Air 200 Continued on page 287

250 FOREIGN FORCES

AUSTRIA

ZELTWEG: Noted here during the AMADEUS 12 exercise were - Eurofighter EF-2000: 7L-WA 7L-WB 7L-WC 7L-WE 7L-WH 7L-WI 7L-WJ 7L-WK 7L-WL 7L-WM 7L-WO PC-7: 3D-FD 3H-FE 3H-FG 3H-FI 3H-FO 3H-FP Visitors on 09.05 - PC-6/B2-H2 3G-EN lLTStf/KdoLuU F/A-18C J-5016 Swiss AF no badge Falcon 50 T-783 Swiss AF LTrspSt The F/A-18 played an intruder/defector which was brought in by two Eurofighters. Visitors on 10.05 - PC-6/B2-H2 3G-EN lLTStf/KdoLuU Saab 105Ö BG-37 DuTraiStf/KdoLRÜ Alouette III 3E-KT VeHSStf/KdoLuU EF-2000 30+73 & 30+89 GAF JG-74 intercepted by the !

BELGIUM

KLEINE BROGEL: April movements were (with thanks to SG Kleine Brogel) - 02 CH-04 C-130H 15 Wing + CH-12 * 09-9212 C-17A 62/446 AW n/s LX-N90443 E-3A NAEWF * 17 09-9212 C-17A 62/446 AW dep 19th 03 FB-15 F-16BM 10 Wing test flight 18 FA-70 F-16AM 10 Wing test flight 05 FA-110 F-16AM 10 Wing test flight CH-08 C-130H 15 Wing * CH-03 C-130H 15 Wing + CH-08 23 44+23 Tornado IDS GAF JBG33 + 45+94 06 FA-135 F-16AM 10 Wing test flight dep 25th CH-04 C-130H 15 Wing + CH-11 * 26 FA-69 F-16AM 2 Wing (del to 10 Wing) 11 FA-124 F-16AM 10 Wing test flight 27 FA-86 F-16Am 10 Wing test flight ST-41 SF-260D CC Air * CH-05 C-130H 15 Wing * D-101 CH-47D KLu 298 Sqn * FA-132 F-16AM 2 Wing (del to 10 Wing) CH-01 C-130H 15 Wing * FB-21 F-16BM 2 Wing 12 ST-41 SF-260D CC Air * 15102 F-16AM FAP Esq 201 + 15103 13 15102 F-16AM FAP Esq 201 + 15103 ST-32 SF-260M+ CC Air * 15138 F-16BM FAP Esq 201 ST-41 SF-260D CC Air * 16 AT-12 Alphajet AJeTS

KOKSIJDE: April movements were (with thanks to SG Koksijde) - 03 ST-25 SF-260M+ CC Air * 13 ST-15 SF-260M+ CC Air * ST-42 SF-260D CC Air * 16 H20 A-109BA 1 Wing + H28, H29, H36, 05 H28 A-109BA 1 Wing H38 & H46 dep 20th 06 ST-43 SF-260D CC Air * 17 H24 A-109BA 1 Wing FA-107 F-16AM 10 Wing + FA-134 * 18 ST-12 SF-260M+ CC Air * 10 H29 A-109BA 1 Wing + H33 19 ST-42 SF-260D CC Air + ST-44 11 H22 A-109BA 1 Wing + H24 & H35 E121/705-LE Alphajet FrAF AJeTS + E137/705-LJ * 12 ST-46 SF-260D CC Air 20 20 B-Hunter UAV 80 Sqn G-15 MD-520N Federal Police ST-44 SF-260D CC Air *

BOSNIA

BANJA LUKA, MAHOVLIJANI AB: Noted here on May 7th stored in three HASs - HAS three stored G-22As - 23509 c/n plate 012 23516 c/n plate 019 23518 c/n plate 021 HAS one stored J22 - 25169 HAS stored - 25173 c/n plate 072 J22 23725 G4 Hangar - contained the following Gazelles A-2301 c/n plate and painted 150 A-2302 c/n painted 148 A-2306 A-2803/12892 c/n plate and painted 142 Hangar - contained the following Gazelles 12626/626 c/n painted 043 stored 12903 c/n painted 113 stored 12922 c/n painted 136 stored (12924) with boom of ‘12936’ c/n painted 138 stored 12927 c/n painted 144 stored 12932 c/n plate and painted 149 stored A-2305 c/n plate 145 A-2801 c/n painted 088 A-2802/12915 c/n plate and painted 128 A-2804 / 12911 c/n plate and painted 124 251 Dumped - 01 Militia/CCCP-31523 An-2 and (53109)/YU-DEP UTVA75 HAS - two UTVA75s 531(9)4 stored 50206 (ex 53156) active Active ramp two Mi-8Ts A-2601 (2) A-2602 c/n plate 1099(3/7?) Stored on field - 8 Mi-8Ts 12239 12244 12262 (12264) c/n plate 10940 12268 12352 12405 A-2601 Stored at the northern side - HAS - 3 J21s stored 24205 24458 24261 HAS - 2 J22s stored 25115/YU008 J22 25119/YU010 Stored outside - 6 J21s 24148 c/n plate 054 24202 c/n plate 068 24204 c/n plate 070 24209 c/n plate 24209 24212 c/n plate 078 24272 Preserved at gate was J21 24160 and a Bosnian Govt Cessna 500 E7-SBA was on the civil ramp.

BANJA LUKA TOWN: A company in the town re-works Gazelles and noted on May 7th were - (12663)/E7-SHA c/n painted 046 Republic of Srpska Gov. (12809)/E7-AAB c/n painted 037 Ministry of the Interior (12925)/E7-ABI c/n painted 139 Republic of Srpska Gov. (12938) c/n plate 159 Montenegro AF (12941) Montenegro AF The log book of Gazelle 12938 lists the c/n as 158. We had checked the plate in February 2012 and logged it as 159 - this was assumed as an error. Another check of the plate confirmed it shows 159!

BANJA LUKA, ZALUZANI AB: The T-33B 10211 is still displayed inside the gate at this now inactive former base.

RAJLOVAC AB: A visit here on May 8th produced - Hangar - the following UH-1Hs (VF)-1816 ex 65-09723 stored A-2615 ex 66-01121 A-2618 ex 67-17198 A-2622 ex 65-09801 A-2623 ex 65-10129 A-2625 ex (6)6-17104 A-2620 ex 68-16627 this is an UH-1V Active on the field were three Mi-17s A-2603 c/n painted 223M108 A-2604 c/n plate and painted 95935 A-2607 c/n painted 95967 An Mi8T A-2602 flew in from Banja Luka for maintenance. Some helicopters are stored on the field - (VF)-3601 Mi-34 A-1802 c/n painted 96105 Mi-17 A-1819 UH-1H (VF)-1810 ex 68-15678 UH-1V (VF)-1822 ex 68-15574 UH-1H (VF)-1805 UH-1H VF-1808 ex 66-1208 UH-1H VF-1807 ex 66-1184 UH-1H (VF)-1821 ex 68-15482 UH-1H Stored amongst some trucks was the Mi-17 that crashed in February 2012 - A-2605 c/n plate 96061. Preserved were 2253(4) c/n painted 1706 ‘001’ MiG-21F13, ex JRV and (VF)-3812 c/n painted 3454 Mi-8T.

CROATIA

DUBROVNIK: An Omani invasion found the following Royal Flight aircraft here on 29.4 - 554 A.320, A4O-AE Gulfstream 550, A4O-SO B-747SP and A4O-HMB EC-225.

ZADAR: Only active aircraft noted here on April 25th was AB-206 604.

ZAGREB LUKO: Noted here on April 24th were the following Mi-17s - 213, 224, 225, 228 & 229.

CYPRUS

LARNACA: Noted here on 14.3 with the Police Aviation Unit (now in a new hangar to the West of ATC) were - CP-2 B-412SP CP-4 B-412EP CP-6 AW-139AW CP-8 AW-139AW 702 AW-139AW Cyprus AF was basedon SAR training duties.

DENMARK

SKRYDSTRUP: A Panoravia visit on May 9th produced F-16AM E-177 displayed at the gate plus the following preserved aircraft in Hangar 1 - GT-870 TF-100F fuselage E-176 F-16AM Esk 730 marks (51-10603)/SK-P F-84G (52739)/11-YL F-100D + wings of an F-16 outside the hangar Dump - 35922/52 S-35E fuselage (F-946) F-86D burnt wreckage (51-10487/SE-V) F-84G remains Esk 727/730 aircraft - F-16AM: E-004 E-005 E-006 E-011 E-017 E-024 E-074 E-107 E-194 spec. tail E-596 E-597 E-598 E-600 E-602 E-604 E-605 E-608 E-610 E-611 F-16BM: ET-022 ET-612 Base Flight T-17: T-405 T-411 T-429 T-432

252 Esk 722 EH-101: M-508 Three KLu F-16s visited including F-16AM J-362.

EIRE

BALDONNEL: A visitior here on May 2nd was VMGR-452 KC-130T 165353/NY “Yanky 99” - departing on the 4th.

SHANNON IAP: Visitors noted during April were - 01 165379 C-130T VR-55 “CNV3285” dep 3rd 15 1320 DHC-8-300 UAE AF on delivery “SPR401” 01-0041 C-40B 89 AW 1 AS “SAM158” n/s dep on 17th 05-0730 C-40C AFRC 73 AS “SPAR19” 165379 C-130T VR-55 “CNV3447” n/s 99-0003 C-32A 89 AW 1 AS “SAM064” 16 01-0030 C-37A 6 AMW 310 AS “SPAR34” 02 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4684” 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4584” 05-0932 C-40C AFRC 73 AS “SPAR23” n/s 17 99-3106 Do.328 AFSOC “Rch1046” 03 164762 C-130T VR-54 “CNV3528” n/s HZ-MF5 Gulfstream 3 Saudi Govt 04 HZ-101 B-737BBJ RSaudiAF “HZ101” 05-0730 C-40C AFRC 73 AS “SPAR22” 05 165161 C-130T VR-64 “CNV3429” dep 7th 18 165153 C-20G USMC HQ “Ghost53” n/s 07 165379 C-130T VR-55 “CNV5347” dep 9th HZ-101 B-737BBJ Saudi Govt + 21st 08 165158 C-130T VR-54 “CNV3709” n/s 19 N51008 C-130J-30 USAF “LAC93” dep 21st 05-0932 C-40C AFRC 73 AS “SPAR23” 20 258 Learjet45 IAC “IRL258” 09 165158 C-130T VR-54 “CNV3709” n/s 01-0015 C-40B 15 WG 65 AS “SPAR55” 10 11-0550 C-37B 89 AW “SAM150” 21 144616 CC-144 RCAF 412 Sqn “CFC3078” 11 SU-AZJ Falcon 20 Egyptian Govt 166377 C-37B VR-1 “VV101” A7-AAG A.320 Qatari Govt n/s HZ-102 B-737BBJ RSaudiAF also 23rd, 30th 12 01-0015 C-40B 15 WG 65 AS “SPAR55” 22 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4684” 13 165835 C-40A USN “CNV4987” 29 159114 C-9B USN “CNV9506” 14 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4584” 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4667”

FINLAND

KAUHAVA: Noted with HavLLv 41 on May 9th - Hawk T.51: HW-307/07 HW-312/12 HW-318/18 HW-332/32 Splinter c/s with grey tail. HW-334/34 Midnight Hawks 4 HW-336/36 Midnight Hawks 4 HW-337/37 Splinter c/s. HW-343/43 Splinter c/s with grey tail HW-345/45 Midnight Hawks 1. Also seen were two active Hawk T.66’s still in red/white c/s but not identified, also visiting was TukiLLv F-27 FF-3 and on the line ere the following visiting Swedish AF Sk-60s: 60034/34 60039/39 60110/110 60122/122 60128/128 60??? Team 60 c/s

KUOPIO-RISSALA: Noted with HavLLv 31 on May 10th were F-18Cs HN-453/53 and HN-454/54 while MiG-21bis MG-119 was on display near the main gate.

TAMPERE-PIRKKALA: Noted with HavLLv 11 on May 9th were - F-18C: HN-421/21 `HN-427/27 `HN-446/46 F-18D: HN-462/62

TIKKAKOSKI: Noted here on May 10th with the TukiLLv were - L-70 Vinka: VN-1/1 VN-10/10 VN-14/14 VN-17/17 VN-24/24 VN-26/26 VN-29/29 VN-30/30 C-295M: CC-3 PC-12: PI-02 Oustside the Patria Hangar were L-90 Redigos RG-4 and RG-7.

UTTI: The Air Show on May 11th was badly affected by rain with only a NH90 and H-500 flying, others seen were - Food Hangar H-500D: HH-4 HH-7 HH-10 HH-12 Static H-500D: HH-11 NH90TTH: NH-214 Flightline H-500D: HH-6 HH-9 NH90TTH: NH-205 In the hangar on the Civil side was Safir SF-16 (OH-JFN).

FRANCE

CHATEAUROUX: Visitors noted during April were -

253 02 2/FP Falcon 900 ETEC00.065 13 738/93-CJ C-135FR GV02.091 04 T-729 Beech 1900D Swiss AF 18 231/FC Falcon 2000 ETEC00.065 KAF325 L-100-30 Kuwait AF 41 Sqn 19 202/36-CB E-3F EDCA00.036

CREIL-SENLIS: On QRA duty during April were BA 116 Mirage 2000-5Fs 56/116-EG and 78/116-EC.

DINARD: Noted visiting on 24.04 were CEV Falcon 20 342/CU and EAAT TBM.700 35/ABW. Undergoing maintenance was CN-235M-200 165/62-IT.

HYERES: Visitors noted during April were - 04 36 Falcon 50SM 24F 12 32 Falcon 10MER 57S 12 Super Etendard 17F 13 147/XS TBM.700 ETEC00.065 09 69/WL Epsilon Cartouches Dorees + 90/XG, 25 L-02 PC-7 KLu EMVO + L-03, L-04, 113/YD & 141/ZF L-05, L-06, L-08 & L-11 n/s 7 Falcon 50SM 24F 2012/BHT EC-665HAP EFA 900530 C-26D AOD Sigonella 26 900528 C-26D AOD Naples C-FRHU Hunter T.68 Apache Aviation 2252/CGA AS.532AL GAMSTAT C-GZIB Hunter F.58 Apache Aviation 29 7 Falcon 50SM 24F 12 103/XI TBM.700 ETEC00.065

LA ROCHELLE: April visitors were - 03 R11/61-MF Transall ET00.061 13 E45/705-TF Alphajet AJeTS 05 1211/DAW SA.330B 1 RHC 100/ABP TBM.700 EAAT 06 67/315-WJ Epsilon EPAA00.315 16 111/XM TBM.700 ETM00.040 85037/KB G.120A-F ECATS 078/YE Xingu EAT00.319 11 340/125-AA Mirage 2000N BA 125 19 85 Xingu 28F 12 045/62-IB CN-235M-200 ET01.062 26 E162/RJ Alphajet Pat. de France 2088/JCR AS.350B Gendarmerie

MARSEILLE: Recent visitors have been = MARCH 20 ZD953 Tristar KC1 216 Sqn 11 5U-BAG B-737-2N9 Rep. du Niger dep 13th 21 F-RAJB A.340-211 ET03.060 TT-ABD B-737BBJ Rep. du Chad dep 13th 25 XV106/W VC-10 KC.1 101 Sqn * A40-AD Gulfstream V Sultan of Oman dep 13th 29 103/XI TBM.70 FrAF0 13 PH-KBX F-0 Dutch Govt APRIL F-RAFA Falcon 7X ETEC00.065 + F-RAFB 04 NAF031 Do228-212 Nigerian AF T.18-1/45-40 Falcon 50 EdA Gr 45

EUROCOPTER - New built helicopters noted here between March and April were:- For Albanian AF AS532AL FA630/F-ZWDL AS532AL FA631/F-ZWDP For FA Brazil EC-225LP 8505/F-ZWDN For Malaysian AF EC-725R2 M55-01 For Mexican Navy EC-725R2 AMHT-230/F-ZWDU AMHT-231 For FA Maxico EC-725R2 1003/F-ZWDK 1004/F-ZWDH 1005/F-ZWDJ 1007/F-ZWBE 1008/F-ZWDM For French AF EC-725R2 ____/SI F-ZWDA EC-725R2 ____/SJ F-ZWDB EC725R2 ____/SK F-ZWDC For Finnish AF NH90TTH (‘TFIA01’)/F-ZWTF For ALAT NH90TTH 1271/EAC/F-ZWBY For RNZAF NH90TTH NZ3303/F-ZWDO NZ3304/F-ZWDR For Hellenic Army NH90TTH ES-846/F-ZWBX For Oman AF NH90TTH 620 c/n 1090 629/F-ZWBF 630/F-ZWBG c/n 1205 254 For Swedish Navy NH90NFH ‘BSWN01’/F-ZWBB For French Navy NH90NFH 1/‘NFRS01’/F-ZWTO NH90NFH 8/F-ZWDF NH90FH 9/F-ZWBB c/n 1109 For ALAT EC-665P 2016/F-ZWRN 2044/F-ZKBN 2045/F-ZKBO EC665D 6001/F-ZWPB On overhaul were:- Brazilian Army AS565MA (EB-2010)/F-ZWRS UAE Navy SA332B 122/F-ZKCB RAF Puma HC.2 XW216 (XW232/F-ZWDE ALAT AS532UL+ 2272/CGE 2331/CGU/F-ZWDI 2446/CGX/F-ZWBK _____/F-ZWBN AS.555 5544/AYJ/F-ZKCP EC-665P 2004/BHK French AF AS.555AN 5412/VI /F-ZKCT 5506/WA 5530/WH/F-ZKCS 5536/WK/F-ZKCW French Navy AS.565MA+ 519/F-ZWDT (also quoted as F-ZWDI?)

NANTES: Military movements noted during April - 03 192/62-HA CN.235M-300 ET03.062 “CTM1301” 17 739/93-CG C-135FR GV02.091 “Exxon79” 06 R208/64-GH Transall NG ET00.064 “CTM1135” 19 418/DC A.310-300 ET03.060 “CTM1059” 10 E121/705-LE Alphajet AJeTS “Mafia24” 131/315-YV Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6528” 12 Super Etendard 17F + 37 “”FNY5424” 121/315-YL Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6527” 11 67/315-WJ Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6546” 96/315-XM Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6557” 497/93-CM C-135FR GV02.091 “FAF4010” 20 ZE700 BAe 146 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1837” 74 Xingu 24F “FNY50Y5” 142/315-ZG Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6546” 12 136/315-ZA Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6528” 23 136/315-ZA Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6518” 85047/KK G.120A-F ECATS “FAF6523” 85054/KS G.120A-F ECATS “FAF6527” 13 045/62-IB CN-235M-200 ET01.062 “CTM1494” 24 10 Super Etendard 17F + 65 “FNY5425” 098/YO Xingu EAT00.319 “FAF6700” 354/125-BJ Mirage 2000N BA 125 “Ramex84” 497/93-CM C-135FR GV02.091 “FAF4013” 25 08/JB A.340-200 ET03.060 “CTM1034” 14 421/DA A.310-300 ET03.060 “CTM1051” 26 65/315-WH Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6515” 9021/F-ZBPL EC-145B Securite Civile “Dragon29” 99/315-XP Epsilon EPAA00.315 “FAF6516” 16 497/93-CM C-135FR GV02.091 “FAF4012” 85045/KJ G.120A-F ECATS “FAF6546” 089/YJ Xingu EAT00.319 “FAF6753” 098/YO Xingu EAT00.319 “FAF6701” 108/YW Xingu EAT00.319 “FAF6755” 29 0017/F-ZBES Cessna 406 Douanes “FDO5624” 17 ZK459/X King Air 200 45(R) Sqn “RFR7092”

ORANGE-CARITAT: Visitors noted during April - 02 530/PE HR.100 CEV 18 110/XP TBM.700 ETM00.040 E110/118-AH Alphajet CEAM 19 334 Mirage 2000N CEV 098/YO Xingu EAT00.319 25 AT-11 Alphajet AJeTS 355/125-AE Mirage 2000N BA 125 + 364/125-BB 26 R11/61-MF Transall ET00.061 06 65/116-MG Mirage 2000-5 BA 116 40 MiG-29A Polish AF 1 ELT + 89 11 E147/118-LT Alphajet CEAM 28 MiG-29UB Polish AF 1 ELT 13 HU.26-16/09-310 EC-135 Guardia Civil 1508 C-130E Polish AF 14 ELTr 18 99/ABO TBM.700 EAAT + 100/ABP 27 364/125-BB Mirage 2000N BA 125

ORLEANS: Based Transall RA02/61-MI was WFU on 19.04.

PARIS-LE BOURGET: Noted during April - 01 TU-VAD Gulfstream IV Cote d’Ivoire “IVY04” 01 A7-MED A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” dep 8th 04 HZ-MF2 B-737BJ Saudi Govt. n/s

255 05 7T-VPR Gulfstream IV Algerian Govt. 19 99-0003 C-32A 89 AW 1 AS “SAM137” 06 A7-MED A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” A7-AHH A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF001” 07 A7-MED A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” A7-AAM Global Express Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF006” 09 A7-AFE A.310-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF008” A7-HJJ A.330-200 Qatar Amir Flight “QAF007” 10 A7-MBK A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF011” 20 A6-ESH A.319 UAE Govt. 11 A6-HRM B-747-400 Dubai Royal Flight “DUB001” A7-AHH A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF001” also 15th A7-HJJ A.330-200 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF007” SU-AZJ Falcon 20 Egyptian Govt. dep 15th 21 A6-HRS B-737BBJ Dubai Govt. 12 HZ-SPAG Falcon 7X Saudi Royal Flight HZ-103 Gulfstream IV Saudi Govt. 13 159115 C-9B VR-61 “CNV6821” 24 HZ-101 B-737BBJ Saudi Govt. HZ-101 B-737BBJ Saudi Govt. A7-AHHK A.340-200 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF004” 14 HZ-MF2 B-737BBJ Saudi Ministry of Finance n/s A6-HRS B-737BBJ Dubai Govt. “DUB004” 15 HZ-102 B-737BBJ Saudi Govt. also 27th 16 A7-MED A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” 1293/SU-BKS C-130H-30 Egyptian AF 4 Sqn 17 6V-ONE A.319CJ Senegal Govt. “SENE001” n/s 474 C-130H RSaudiAF 4 Sqn 3C-ONM Falcon 900 Guinea Govt. dep 19th 557 Gulfstream IV Omani AF 4 Sqn “MJN585” A7-MED A.319CJ Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” dep 27th A7-AHH A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF001” HZ-SPAG Falcon 7X Saudi Govt. A7-AAM Global Express Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF006” 26 HZ-103 HS-125 Saudi Govt. 18 203/36-CC E-3F EDCA00.036 test flight CN-AMS Gulfstream 550 Moroccan Govt. “RMAF004” A7-AHH A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF001” 203/36-CC E-3F EDCA00.036 test flight A7-AAM Global Express Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF006” HZ-MEJ1 CL-604 Saudi Govt. A7-HJJ A.330-200 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF007” 27 203/36-CC E-3F EDCA00.036 test flight A7-AFE A.310-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF008” A6-ESH A.319 UAE Govt. A7-AAH A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF009” A7-HHK A.340-200 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF004” 19 15+02 A.319CJ GAF FBS “GAF602” 30 SU-BGM Gulfstream IV Egyptian Govt. 7T-VPS Gulfstream IV Algerian Govt. A7-HHK A.340-300 Qatar Amiri Flight “QAF004”

RENNES: Military movements noted in April - 02 95/XH TBM.700 CEV 16 5629 C-130J-30 RNorAF 335 Skv 03 83/115-YC Mirage 2000C EC02.005 (also 17th & 18th) 05 77 Xingu 28F 064/YY Xingu EAT00.319 + 089/YJ & 098/YO 06 E45/705-TF Alphajet AJeTS 133 Falcon 10MER 57S 95/XH TBM.700 CEV 33 Rafale M 11F 55 Super Etendard 17F 19 073/YB Xingu EAT00.319 + 101/YR 11 E88/705-LL Alphajet AJeTS 24 E30/705-MD Alphajet AJeTS 12 74 Xingu 24F F-WWMZ A.400M Airbus Military 2117/JCU AS.350B Gendarmerie 25 E107/UD Alphajet AJeTS + E128/705-TM

TOURS-CHATEAUBERNARD: Noted at a Macronage on 12.04 were - STATIC 642/133-IE Mirage 2000D BA 133 150/315-ZN Epsilon EPAA00.315 306/113-IB Rafale B BA 113 85052/KS G.120A-F ECATS 131/118-GJ Rafale C EC02.030 + 132/118-GK AT-30 Alphajet BD AJeTS FLIGHTLINES FA-69 F-16AM BD 10 Wing + FA-89 E17/705-AA Alphajet AJeTS + E25/TJ, E48/MH, 528/115-KS Mirage 2000B BA 115 E45/TF, E112/AO, E88/LL, E138/RQ, E121/LE, E123/RM, 374/125-BS Mirage 2000N BA 125 E30/MD, E127/FK, E153/RU, E149/RS & E151/FD Alphajet E119/118-FE recently returned from CEAM and will become 705-FE - going in the opposite direction was E147 which became 118-LT during the month.

GEORGIA

TBILISI: Noted here on April 5th were 9 Mi-8/17s including - 08 white 33 white 03(?) red 08 black (gr/wh VIP scheme) 09 black (gr/whVIP scheme) Plus 19(?) white Mi-2 , an unidentified UH-1H, ‘_2’ An-2 (red/white c/s) , ‘_4’ An-2 (blue/white c/s), (4L-AAA) EC-155B and (4L-GGG) AS.350.

GERMANY

256 BUCHEL: A visit here on April 20th produced the following with JBG33 - Maintenance hangar Tornado: 44+02 44+79 45+28 46+18 plus 45+86 which was WFU and stripped down Technical school hangar Tornado: 43+62 44+26 F-104G: 26+26 + 25+86 outside Bo105P: 86+42 Stored in HAS Tornado: 45+44 special marks WFU Flying from HASs Tornado: 43+02 44+58 45+04 45+70 45+81 45+82 45+84 45+90 Stored in trees FWP-149D: 91+65 Tornado: (43+15) Preserved T-33A: ’DC+382’ (94+34) JC+395 Tornado: 43+70 F-104G: 21+67 F-84F: ’DC+101’ (DD+354)

FRANKFURT: Visitors during April were - 11 HZ-MS4 Gulfstream 4 RSaudi AF AFMS 22 T-729 Beech 1900 Swiss AF 17 T.18-4/45-43 Falcon 900 EdA 46 Gr 26 14+02 BD-700 FBS 18 ZE700 BAe 146 CC.2 32(TR)Sqn 30 99-0402 C-37A 86.AW 19 T-784 Cessna 560XL Swiss AF

BUCKEBURG: Noted here on April 17th with the HFWS were - NH90: 78+04 78+07 CH-53G: 84+11 EC-135T1: 82+52 82+59 82+60 82+63

KAUFBEUREN: Noted here with TSLw-1 on April 24th - Hangar EF-2000: 30+26 31+15 Hangar F-4F: 37+04 Hangar Tornado: 43+54 43+59 45+53 45+74 Hangar F-104G: 21+69 22+61 FWP-149D: 91+89 Hangar UH-1D: (73+77) c/n 8497 F-104G: 22+55 special marks Tornado: 43+34 c/n Ramp F-4F: 38+61 A number of HFWS EC-135T1s were present for moutain flying training - 82+55 82+57 82+62 82+65 Preserved were 20+06 F104G at gate and 37+14 F-4F 50 year marks and the Aeroclub had Do27 (55+45)/D-EFQV.

KOLN-BONN: Military visitors during April were - 02 84-00162 C-12U D/52 Avn “Duke64” 22 177701 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC4066” n/s 04 84+54 CH-53G MTHR25 “GAMS472” 177703 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC4059” n/s 84-00162 C-12U D/52 Avn “Duke64” 23 50+91 Transall LTG62 11 177702 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC4058” n/s 23 50+92 Transall LTG61 LX-N90446 E-3A NAEWF “NATO10” 84+30 CH-53GS MTHR15 12 86+66 Bo105P1 KHR26 “Mi26WE” 84+90 CH-53G MTHR15 “GAM802” 15 CS-TMT A.330-322 BD 15 Wing “BAF630” n/s 146/XR TBM.700 FrAF ETEC00.065 177702 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC4058” n/s “CTM3811” 18 50+69 Transall LTG61 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus22” 177703 CC-177 RCAF 429 Sqn “CFC4059” n/s 24 50+91 Transall LTG62 19 71+17 UH-1D HSG64 “GAF888” 103/XI TBM.700 FrAF ETEC00.065 84+92 CH-53GE MTHR15 “GAM802” “CTM3841” J-637 F-16AM KLu Volkel Wing “NAF313” 25 50+62 Transall LTG62 84-0110 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Valor52” 50+92 Transall LTG61 20 CH-04 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF636” 73+54 UH-1D THR10 “GAMG91”

257 26 50+67 Transall LTG63 26 84+06 CH-53G MTHR15 “GAMN46” 82+51 EC-135T1 HFWS + 82+56, 82+63 27 50+73 Transall LTG62 & 82+64 “Heli331” 30 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus59” Noted here with the FBS on April 16th were - A.310: 10+23 10+24 10+27 A.319: 15+01 15+02

A.340: (16+)02 BD-700: 14+01 (14+04) + 1

LAAGE: A visit to JG73 on April 18th found - EF-2000: 30+03 30+05 30+06 30+11 30+17 30+24 30+38 30+46 30+47 30+49 30+50 30+52 30+53 30+54 30+55 30+56 330+57 30+58 30+59 30+62 30+67 30+77 30+80 30+81 31+18 31+22 Overshooting were Transalls 51+09 with LTG63 badge and 51+10 with LTG61 badge and preserved aircraft noted as follows - F-104G 25+02, G-91R 33+03, F-86F JC+376 marked as JC+102, Su-22M4 25+38 marked 734, MiG-23ML 20+11 marked 330, F-4F 38+73 and F-4E 75-0631 marked “35+73” Additions noted on May 10th were EF-2000T 30+10, 30+60

MANCHING INGOLSTADT: Noted here during April were - 16.4 30+92 EF-2000 no marks 50+45 Transall LTG 63 98+17 Tiger UHT LX-N90448 E-3A NAEW&CF D-HADH EC-145 23.4 30+86 EF-2000 no marks 30+88 EF-2000 no marks 30+90 EF-2000 no marks 50+64 Transall LX-N20000 B-707 NAEW&CF 85+06 CH-53G HEER 98+60 Tornado

NEUBURG: Noted with JG74 on April 23rd were (additions noted on the 16th in bold) - EF-2000: 30+02 30+23 30+25 30+28 30+29 30+30 30+32 30+33 30+40 30+48 30+58 30+63 30+64 30+68 30+70 30+73 30+74 30+87 30+20 spec c/s 30+48 spec fin c/s Three Polish AF 1.elt. MiG-29s made a fuel-stop at Neuburg on April 26th on en-route to the TLP 12-2 at Albacete - 28, 40 & 89 with support C-130E 1508.

STUTTGART: Visitors during April were - 01 99-0402 C-37A 86 AW 76 AS 13 97-0401 C-37A 89 AW 99 AS HZ-MS4 Gulfstream IV Saudi Medevac 15 01-0076 C-37A 86 AW 309 AS 02 01-0076 C-37A 86 AW 309 AS 165000/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 n/s 07-8609 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 06-8611 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 10+26 A.310-MRTT FBS 16 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB 97-00105 UC-35A D/52 Avn 02-0201 C-40C DC ANG 201 AS U-05 Fokker 50 KLu 334 Sqn 900530 C-26D AOD Sigonella 03 99-0402 C-37A 86 AW 76 AS F-RFAW AS.532UL FrAF GAM00.056 07-8608 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 17 159115 C-9B VR-61 n/s 09-3106 Do.328 AFSOC 50+92 Transall LTG61 09-72097 UH-72A JMRC grey c/s 65-0992 MC-130P 352 SOG 67 SOS 10-72106 UH-72A JMRC desert camo 18 50+92 Transall LTG61 82+02 AS.532U2 FBS 910502 C-26D AOD Sigonella HS-MS5A Gulfstream V Saudi Medevac 19 10+26 A.310-MRTT FBS 04 HZ-MS4 Gulfstream IV Saudi Medevac 10-72107 UH-72A JMRC CE-01 ERJ-135LR BD 15 Wing 14+02 BD-700 FBS CE-03 ERJ-145LR BD 15 Wing 14+03 BD-700 FBS N45E King Air 200 US Army/Dynamic Avlease 86-00079 C-12J E/52 Avn 05 10+21 A.310-304 FBS 23 50+92 Transall LTG61 165000/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 n/s 24 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB 06 50+91 Transall LTG62 25 CS-TMT A.330-321 BD 15 Wing 10 07-8609 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 26 10+23 A.310-MRTT FBS 11 164181 KC-130T VMGR-452 n/s 01-0028 C-37A 6 AMW 310 AS n/s 12 06-8611 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 08-8603 C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS 07-7174 C-17A 436/512 AW T-351 EC-635P2 Swiss AF LTDB 10+23 A.310-MRTT FBS 27 10+23 A.310-MRTT FBS 84-00157 C-12U E/52 Avn 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB 06-6165 C-17A 436/512 AW n/s 13 131 TBM.700 FrAF ETEC00.065 07-3091 Do.328 AFSOC 84-00173 C-12U B/1 MIB 28 159115 C-9B VR-61

258 30 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB 30 06-6165 C-17A 436/512 AW 02-0042 C-40B 86 AW 76 AS

WITTMUND: A visit to the JG71 base on April 18th produced (those marked * had Iceland Detachment spook artwork) - F-4F: 37+96 38+01 38+02 38+10 38+29 38+33 38+48* 38+50* 38+58 38+64* Flight Systems A-4Ns noted were - N262WL Desert c/s N268WL Grey c/s N431FS N432FS N434FS N437FS JG73 EF-2000 31+22 was visiting on the day and U-05 F-50 KLu 334 Sqn and 14+03 BD-700 FBS were visiting on the 17th Additional JG71 F-4Fs noted on the 17th were - 37+01 38+24 38+28

WUNSTORF: Transalls noted here on Aoril 17th - 50+41 50+55 50+60 50+62 50+69 50+83 50+91 50+97 51+03 51+12 Two Instructional G-91Rs sit out on the airfield - 30+36 & 32+45 and preserved inside the gate is an FWP-149D (90+35).

MALTA

LUQA IAP: Visitors noted during April - 13 ZD953 Tristar KC.1 216 Sqn “RRR3730/31” n/s 50+36 Transall GAF LTG62 “GAF378” 16 14+02 BD-700 GAF FBS “GAF607” n/s Both Transalls departed on the 19th 17 14+04 BD-700 GAF FBS “GAF614” 26 159323/RD P-3C VP-47 “NavyRD05” 17 50+88 Transall GAF LTG61 “GAF277” 28 157319 P-3C USN “NavyRD65”

NETHERLANDS

DE KOOY: Movements during April (with thanks to the SGDK) - 04 S-419 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound63 “ 24 S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Duke5” 05 S-419 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Demon2” J-001 F-16AM 312 Sqn “Sting1-2” * 16 J-015 F-16AM KLu * J-637 F-16AM 312 Sqn “Sting1-2 “ * 18 S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Demon2/Wildcat74 “ 26 S-419 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat74“ 19 S-419 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat2 “ S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Duke7 “ S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound74/Demon2 29 R-03 AB-412SP 303 Sqn “Pedro2/Gannet03 “

EINDHOVEN: Movements during April - (^ indicates using nearby GLV-5 range) 16 CH-01 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF671” * 02 01 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok65” n/s D-101 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly23” ^ L-01 PC-7 EMVO “Diamond09” * S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat69” * 03 CH-03 C-130H BD 15 Wing + CH-12 * 18 CH-08 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF683” * LX-N90444 E-3A NAEWF “NATO04” * 01 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok66” n/s 04 CH-12 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF677” LX-N90448 E-3A NAEWF “NATO20” * J-866 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Tiger1” * 19 J-016 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Fist1” * 05 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus66” J-202 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Fist2” * 06 CH-11 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF672” * 02-0042 C-40C 86 AW 76 AS “Valor40” * 10+21 A.310-304 GAF FBS “GAF559” 20 S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat01” * J-016 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Tiger03” * 23 LX-N90446 E-3A NAEWF “NATO05” * Q-30 AH-64D(N) 301 Sqn “Redskin24” ^ D-663 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly41” * S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat64” * 24 A-247 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird11” 10 CH-04 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF670” * XZ179 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Yeti” * J-016 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Tiger03” * XZ211 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Yeti” * 11 D-102 CH-47D 298 Sqn + D-663 “Corona2” ^ XZ609 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Maple” * Q-18 AH-64D(N) 301 Sqn + Q-25 “Redskin11” ^ XZ679 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Maple” * S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound64” ^ 26 FB-21 F-16BM BD 2 Wing “Matrix55” * 12 CH-04 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF676” * 27 CH-05 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF675” * 4589/61-PN C-130H FrAF ET02.061 “CTM2006” LX-N90449 E-3A NAEWF “NATO05” * 84-0110 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Valor77” * S-454 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound64” * 15 422/F-RADB A.310-304 FrAF ET03.060 “CTM1013”n/s

LEEUWARDEN: Movements during April and a report for the Frisian Flag exercise that took place during the month (with thanks to SG Leeuwarden) -

259 02 LX-N90443 E-3A NAEWF “NATO01” * CC-2 C-295M FinnAF TukiLLv “FNF137” FB-15 F-16BM BD 10 Wing “BAF511” * 17 U-05 Fokker 50 334 Sqn “NAF57” 03 S-441 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat05” 19 PI-01 PC-12NG FinnAF HavLLv 21“FNF146”n/s 04 37+96 F-4F GAF JG71 “HG51T” * 23 041 Falcon 20ECM RNorAF 717 Skv “NOW717” J-196 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Sting4” * PI-01 PC-12NG FinnAF HavLLv 21 “FNF147” S-441 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat66” 0220 M-28 PolAF 12 ELTr “PLF113” A-275 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird26” 25 0220 M-28 PolAF 12 ELTr “PLF116” 05 J-063 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Tiger1” * U-05 Fokker 50 334 Sqn “NAF51” J-136 F-16AM Volkel Wing “Tiger2” * 053 Falcon 20ECM RNorAF 717 Skv “NOW717” S-453 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Duke7” 27 5607 C-130J-30 RNorAF 335 Skv “NOW335B” 12 38+28 F-4F GAF JG71 “HG52T” * 1501 C-130E PolAF 14 ELTr “PLF251” 84008/848 Tp84 Flygvapnet TSFE “SVF809” dep 01.05 13 5629 C-130J-30 RNorAF 335 Skv “NOW335A” CC-2 C-295M FinnAF TukiLLv “FNF165” G-273 C-130H-30 336 Sqn “NAF33” 16702 C-295M FAP Esq 502 “AFP69” 1508 C-130E PolAF 14 ELTr “PLF250” 0220 M-28 PolAF 17 ELT “PLF114” 017 C-295M PolAF 13 ELTr “PLF034” 28 84007/847 Tp84 Flygvapnet TSFE “SVF850”

Exercise Frisian Flag 2012 took place during April with the following participants:- KLu Volkel Wing F-16AM: J-136 arr 13.04 “Sting1” dep 27.04 “Bonzo2” J-508 arr 13.04 “Sting2” dep 27.04 “Bonzo4” J-014 arr 13.04 “Fist1” dep 27.04 “Blade5” J-063 arr 13.04 “Fist2” dep 03.05 “Bonzo1” J-196 arr 13.04 “Flash1” dep 27.04 “Killer1” J-202 arr 13.04 “Tiger1” dep 16.04 “Fist2” J-635 arr 13.04 “Tiger2” dep 27.04 “Bonzo3” J-009 arr 16.04 “Fist2” dep 27.04 “Killer2” J-202 arr 23.04 “Metal1” dep 27.04 “Bonzo1” RAF 29 Sqn Typhoon T.3: ZJ815/BN arr 13.04 “RFR7002” dep 27.04 “RFR7001” Typhoon FGR.4: ZJ928/BX arr 13.04 “RFR7004” dep 27.04 “RFR7005” 3 Sqn Typhoon FGR.4: ZJ916/QO-S arr 13.04 “RFR7000” dep 27.04 “RFR7000” ZJ926/QO-Y arr 13.04 “RFR7001” dep 27.04 “RFR7002A” ZJ920/QO-A arr 13.04 “RFR7005” dep 27.04 “RFR7004” 11 Sqn Typhoon FGR.4: ZJ933/DF arr 13.04 “RFR7003” dep 27.04 “RFR7003” GAF JBG31 EF-2000: 30+78 arr 12.04 “NO10A” dep 27.04 “NO13C” 30+79 arr 12.04 “NO10B” 30+85 arr 12.04 “NO10C” dep 27.04 “NO13B” 30+66 arr 12.04 “NO20A” dep 27.04 “NO69B” 30+75 arr 12.04 “NO20B” dep 19.04 “NO13” 30+76 arr 12.04 “NO20C” dep 27.04 “NO13A” 30+83 arr 18.04 “NO10” dep 03.05 “NO69” 30+04 arr 23.04 “NO10” 30+31 arr 25.04 “NOW10” dep 27.04 “NOW69A” Swedish AF F7 JAS-39C: 39225 arr 13.04 “SVF W391” dep 27.04 “SVF W395” 39280 arr 13.04 “SVF W392” dep 27.04 “SVF W391” 39276 arr 13.04 “SVF W393” dep 27.04 “SVF W394” 39231 arr 13.04 “SVF W394” dep 27.04 “SVF W393” F21 JAS-39C: 39263 arr 13.04 “SVF W395” dep 27.04 “SVF W392” 39248 arr 13.04 “SVF W396” dep 27.04 “SVF W398” 39260 arr 13.04 “SVF W397” dep 27.04 “SVF W396” 39246 arr 13.04 “SVF W398” dep 27.04 “SVF W397” Finnish AF HavLLv 31 F-18C: HN-422 arr 13.04 “FNF141” dep 27.04 “FNF141” HN-427 arr 13.04 “FNF142” dep 27.04 “FNF142” HN-417 arr 13.04 “FNF138” dep 27.04 “FNF143” HN-453 arr 13.04 “FNF139” dep 27.04 “FNF144” HavLLv 11 F-18C: HN-409 arr 13.04 “FNF143” dep 27.04 “FNF139” HN-432 arr 13.04 “FNF144” dep 27.04 “FNF138” Polish AF 10 ELT F-16C: 4064 arr 13.04 “PLF340” dep 27.04 “PLF343” 4065 arr 13.04 “PLF341” dep 27.04 “PLF342” 4066 arr 13.04 “PLF342” dep 27.04 “PLF341” 4069 arr 13.04 “PLF343” dep 27.04 “PLF340” 4070 arr 13.04 “PLF344” dep 27.04 “PLF345” 4074 arr 13.04 “PLF345” dep 27.04 “PLF344”

260 Belgian AF 2 Wing F-16AM: FA-101 arr 13.04 “BAF231” dep 27.04 “BAF231A” FA-133 arr 13.04 “BAF241” dep 27.04 “BAF221C” FA-91 arr 13.04 “BAF221” dep 27.04 “BAF231B” FA-126 arr 13.04 “BAF222” dep 27.04 “BAF221A” FA-83 arr 24.04 “BAF252” dep 27.04 “BAF221B” F-16BM: FB-21 arr 13.04 “BAF231B” dep 24.04 “BAF251” Norwegian AF FLO F-16AM: 659 arr 13.04 “NOW332E” dep 27.04 “NOW332F” 289 arr 13.04 “NOW332F dep 27.04 “NOW332E” 291 arr 13.04 “NOW332G” dep 27.04 “Dalton41/NOW332A” 670 arr 13.04 “NOW332H” dep 27.04 “NOW332J” 667 arr 13.04 “NOW332I” dep 27.04 “NOW332G” 681 arr 13.04 “NOW332J” dep 27.04 “Dalton42/NOW332B” 295 arr 13.04 “NOW332A” dep 27.04 “NOW332H” 663 arr 13.04 “NOW332B” dep 27.04 “NOW332E” 277 arr 13.04 “NOW332D” dep 27.04 “NOW332C” 299 arr 13.04 “NOW332C dep 13.04 “NOW332D”

VOLKEL: Movements recorded during April were - 02 LX-N90443 E-3A NAEWF “NATO01” * 24 XZ179 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Yeti” * L-01 PC-7 EMVO “Diamond09” * XZ211 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Yeti” * 04 A-247 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird11” * XZ609 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Maple” * 05 CH-04 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF683” * XZ679 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment “Maple” * 16 CH-08 C-130H BD 15 Wing * 25 FB-24 F-16BM BD 10 Wing “BAF501” * 18 01 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok66” * D-662 CH-47D 298 Sqn + D-666 “Grizzly11” A-247 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird11” * 26 D-663 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly54” L-06 PC-7 EMVO “Diamond10” * Q-08 AH-64D(N) 301 Sqn + Q-18, Q-26 & Q-30 20 S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat01” * “Redskin01” 23 LX-N90446 E-3A NAEWF “NATO05” * S-454 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound64” * D-663 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly41” * D-664 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly13” 24 S-441 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat05” *

WOENSDRECHT: Movements during April (with thanks to SG Woensdrecht) - 02 J-005 F-16AM “M2931” test flight LCW 17 ST-41 SF-260D BD CC Air “BAF158” * 03 LX-N90444 E-3A NAEWF “NATO02” * 18 G-988 C-130H 336 Sqn “NAF78” * LX-N90450 E-3A NAEWF “NATO01” * 19 N-195 NH90-NFH MARHELI “Fiber09” * 04 J-511 F-16AM “Voodoo” test flight LCW x2 20 V-11 Gulfstream IV 334 Sqn “NAF61” * G-273 C-130H-30 336 Sqn “NAF73” * 23 A-275 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird26” * 05 J-005 F-16AM “Bonzo” dep LCW D-662 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly13” * 06 J-511 F-16AM “M2931” test flight LCW ST-42 SF-260D BD CC Air “BAF150” * S-445 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat64” * 24 D-662 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Jungle02” 10 D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly91” t/f LCW Q-15 AH-64D(N) 301 Sqn + Q-26 “Redskin07” S-453 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound70” * S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Duke5” 11 D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly91” t/f LCW XZ609 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment + XZ679 “Maple” J-009 F-16AM Leeuwarden Wing “Shark” * XZ179 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment + XZ211 “Yeti” 12 A-292 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird35” * 25 A-275 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird29” * D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly91” t/f LCW S-441 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat69” * J-511 F-16AM “Slammer” dep LCW 26 297 F-16AM RNorAF “Dolly01” t/f FAS J-871 F-16AM “Slammer” arr LCW 304 F-16BM RNorAF “NOW132” arr FAS 13 A-292 Alouette III 300 Sqn “Bluebird35” * Q-29 AH-64D(N) 301 Sqn “Redskin06” arr LCW D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly91” t/f LCW S-457 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wolfhound64” * 16 J-015 F-16AM “Shark” * 27 297 F-16AM RNorAF “NOW132” dep FAS J-202 F-16AM Leeuwarden Wing “Slammer” * D-664 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly13” * D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly92” t/f LCW G-781 C-130H 336 Sqn “NAF71” * 17 D-666 CH-47D 298 Sqn “Grizzly92” dep LCW S-440 AS.532U2 300 Sqn “Wildcat05” t/f LCW G-988 C-130H 336 Sqn “NAF78” *

MONTENEGRO

PODGORICA: With the Police Helicopter unit on May 6th were - 4O-HFB c/n 005 Gazelle, 4O-HEK AB-412HP, 4O-HAW AB-206B, the Bell212 was away on maintenance in Germany.

261 SPAIN

ALBACETE: The following are reports on the two TLPs that have taken place during 2012 (with thanks to Scramble) -

TLP 2012-1 16/01/2012 - 10/02/2012 UNIT TYPE SERIAL ROLE ARRIVED DEPARTED French AF EC02.005 Mirage 2000C 94/115-KB participant 15.01 08.02 104/115-KG participant 15.01 08.02 90/115-YS support 09.02 10.02 French AF ETD02.007 Mirage 2000D 631/133-IH participant 15.01 10.02 French AF EC02.003 Mirage 2000D 611/133-JP participant 15.01 10.02 French AF EC03.003 Mirage 2000D 640/133-IN participant 15.01 10.02 655/133-LH participant 15.01 10.02 637/133-XQ support 27.01 27.01 French AF ET03.060 A310-304 418/F-RADC transport 16.01 16.01 French AF EE02.002 Alphajet E14/102-FG external asset 16.01 27.01 E79/102-NA external asset 16.01 27.01 E38/102-LH support 26.01 26.01 French AF EC01.007 Rafale C 109/113-IM participant 16.01 10.02 110/113-IN participant 16.01 10.02 120/113-IY participant 16.01 10.02 French AF EDCA02.036 E-3F 203/702-CC external asset 19.01 25.01 204/702-CD external asset 26.01 26.01 201/702-CA external asset 02.02 03.02 French Navy 17 F S Etendard M 4 participant 17.01 10.02 31 participant 17.01 10.02 French Navy 57S Falcon 10MER 32 transport 18.01 18.01 AMI 4 St 9 Gr EF-2000 MM7277/4-40 participant 16.01 09.02 MM7279/4-20 participant 16.01 09.02 AMI 46 BA C-130J ? transport 13.01 13.01 ? transport 17.01 17.01 C-130J-30 MM62192/46-58 transport 10.02 10.02 MMI Grupaer AV-8B+ MM7224/1-19 participant 17.01 10.02 MM7217/1-11 participant 17.01 10.02 MM7215/1-09 participant 17.01 10.02 MM7222/1-16 participant 17.01 10.02 MM7218/1-12 participant 18.01 10.02 MMI 1 GRUPELICOT EH-101UTY MM81634/2-19 external asset 08.02 09.02 MM81493/2-14 external asset 08.02 09.02 BD 10 Wg F-16AM FA-99 participant 16.01 10.02 FA-104 participant 16.01 10.02 FA-118 participant 16.01 10.02 FA-124 participant 16.01 10.02 FA-132 participant 16.01 10.02 BD 15 Wg C-130H CH05 transport 17.01 17.01 ERJ-145LR CE-04 transport 27.01 27.01 ERJ-135LR CE-01 transport 30.01 31.01 CE-01 transport 10.02 10.02 EdA Ala 12 EF-18M C.15-51/12-09 participant 17.01 10.02 C.15-53/12-11 participant 17.01 20.02 C.15-57/12-15 participant 20.01 10.02 C.15-25/15-12 participant 18.01 10.02 C.15-36/15-23 participant 18.01 27.01 C.15-29/15-16 participant 26.01 26.01 C.15-15/15-02 participant 27.01 10.02 EdA Ala 48 803 Esc AS.322M1 HT.21-01/803-13 external asset 08.02 10.02 AE 9 Esc EAV-8B+ VA.1B-26/01-916 external asset 24.01 02.02 VA.1B-27/01-917 external asset 24.01 02.02 VA.1B-36/01-924 support 26.01 26.01 AE 10 Esc SH-60B HS.23-08/01-1008 external asset 05.02 09.02 AE 4 Esc Ce550 U.20-3/01-407 transport 06.02 06.02

262 U.20-2/01-406 transport 10.02 10.02 GAF JGB33 Tornado IDS 44+23 participant 16.01 09.02 46+02 participant 16.01 09.02 44+79 participant 16.01 09.02 KLu 313 Sqn F-16AM J-635 participant 17.01 09.02 312 Sqn badge J-063 participant 17.01 09.02 J-508 participant 23.01 26.01 KLu 322 Sqn F-16AM J-201 participant 17.01 02.02 KLu 323 Sqn F-16AM J-624 participant 17.01 09.02 J-631 participant 25.01 09.02 Klu 334 Sqn KDC-10 T-264 transport 10.02 10.02 USAF 86 AW 37 AS C-130J-30 08-8606/RS transport 13.01 13.01 ? transport 13.01 13.01 USAF 52 FW 480 FS F-16CM 90-0827/SP participant 16.01 10.02 91-0344/SP participant 16.01 10.02 91-0351/SP participant 16.01 10.02

TLP 2012-3 30/4/2012 - 25/5/2012 UNIT TYPE SERIAL ROLE ARRIVED DEPARTED French AF EAC00.314 Alphajet E E90/705-TH external asset 30.04 E112/705-AO external asset 30.04 E25/705-TJ external asset 04.05 French AF ET00.064 Transall NG R226/64-GZ external asset 10.05 11.05 AMI 6 St Tornado IDS MM7022/6-23 participant 30.04 MM7072/6-30 participant 30.04 AMI 4 St EF-2000 MM7279/4-20 participant 30.04 MM7277/4-40 participant 30.04 AMI BA 46 C-130J MM62175/46-40 transport 30.04 30.04 EdA Ala 11 EF-2000 C.16-35/11-15 participant 30.04 C.16-37/11-17 participant 30.04 C.16-45/11-25 participant 30.04 C.16-47/11-27 participant 30.04 EdA Ala 14 Mirage F-1M C.14-64/14-37 external asset 02.05 02.05 C.14-72/14-44 external asset 02.05 02.05 EdA Ala 15 EF-18M C.15-30/15-17 external asset 01.05 C.15-31/15-18 external asset 03.05 C.15-67/15-33 external asset 01.05 EF-18BM CE.15-03/15-72 external asset 01.05 CE.15-05.15-74 external asset 01.05 EdA Ala 31 KC-130H TK.10-11/31-53 transport 30.04 30.04 HAF 335 Mira F-16C 003 participant 30.04 006 participant 30.04 007 participant 30.04 019 participant 30.04 HAF 356 MTM C-130H 749 transport 30.04 ? transport 30.04 GAF JBG 32 Tornado ECR 46+37 participant 30.04 46+56 participant 30.04 46+45 participant 30.04 GAF Transall 50+69 transport 30.04 30.04 NATO NAEW&CF E-3A LX-N90449 external asset 07.05 15.05 RAF Tornado GR4 ZA597/063 participant 28.04 Tornado GR4A ZG705/118 participant 28.04 ZG714/124 participant 28.04 RAF 100 Sqn Hawk T1A XX203 external asset 11.05 XX346 external asset 11.05 Polish AF1.elt MiG-29UB 28 external asset 26.04 MiG-29 40 external asset 26.04 89 external asset 26.04 Polish AF14.eltr C-130E 1508 transport 26.04 27.04 THK 7 AJU 171 Filo F-4E-2020 73-1026 participant 29.04

263 73-1040 participant 29.04 73-1043 participant 29.04 THK 12 HUAU 221 Filo Transall 69-027 transport 29.04 30.04 THK 12 HUAU 222 Filo C-130E 71-1468 transport 29.04 30.04 USAF 48 FW 494 FS F-15E 91-0309/LN participant 29.04 91-0324/LN participant 29.04 91-0329/LN participant 29.04 91-0603/LN participant 29.04 92-0364/LN participant 29.04 98-0132/LN participant 29.04 USAF 86 AW 37 AS C-130J-30 06-8610/RS transport 27.04 27.04 Falcon 20E G-FRAS external asset 08.05

SWITZERLAND

PAYERNE: The French contingent for Exercise Epervier 2012 in mid April consisted of the following:- BA 116 Mirage 2000-5: 40/116-EX 41/116-FZ 49/116-EA 58/116-EL 62/116-ED 65/116-MG BA 115 Mirage 2000B: 523/115-KJ ET00.064 Transall: R202/64-GB (support) Noted visiting on the 17th was EC00.070 TBM.700 104/XJ.

REST OF THE WORLD

CHILE

SANTIAGO IAP: FIDAE 2012 was held here between 27.3 and 1.4 - 51 AS-365 Chilean Navy Escuadrón HU-1 H-02 S-70 FACh Grupo de Aviación 5 211 PC-7 Chilean Navy Escuadrón VT-1 724 F-16A FACh Grupo de Aviación 7 + 745. CSX62127 ( C-27J AMI/Alenia c/n 4033) 705 Mirage 5MA FACh Grupo de Aviación 8 (ex store) C-22 A-109E Chilean Carbineers Prefectura Aérea H-24 Bell 206 FACh Grupo de Aviación 9 E-133 Ce.208B Chilean Army Batallón de Aviación H-55 FACh Grupo de Aviación 9 216 CN-235AL Chilean Army Batallón de Aviación. H-93 UH-1H FACh Grupo de Aviación 9 H-282 AS-532AL Chilean Army Bat de Helicópteros 922 B-37-300 FACh Grupo de Aviación 10 + 921 H-189 MD530FF Chilean Army Bat de Helicópteros 985 B-767-300 FACh Grupo de Aviación 10 H-263 SA-330L Chilean Army Bat de Helicópteros 996 C-130H FACh Grupo de Aviación 10 EX-03 IA-63 Argentine AF Centro Ensayos Vuelo 911 Gulfstream 4 FACh Grupo de Aviación 10 TC-75 F-27-400M Argentine AF II Brigada Aérea 982 KC-135E FACh Grupo de Aviación 10 + 983 E-818 IA-63 Pampa Argentine AF IV Brigada Aérea 608 A-37B FACh Grupo de Aviación 2 (ex store) 4947 Mirage F-2000C Beazilian AF 1° GDA + 4947 803 F-5E FACh Grupo de Aviación 2 2463 C-130H Brazilian AF 1°/1°GTT + 2476 940 DHC-6 FACh Servicio Aerofotogramétrico 8510 EC-725H-36 Brazilian AF 1º/8º GAv 351 Learjet 35A FACh Servicio Aerofotogramétrico 6701 EMB-145 E-99 Brazilian AF 2º/6º GAv + 352 (presidential c/s) 1308 Tucano T-27 Brazilian AF EDA ‘Fumaça’ + TP-02 B-737-200 FAMexico 1314, 1326, 1327, 1358, 1371, 1381 & 1434 591 C-130 FA Uraguay Escuadrón Aéreo 3 2584 EMB-135 VC-99B Brazilian AF Gr Tr Especial + 550 Brasilia FA Uraguay Escuadrón Aéreo 3 VC-99A 2550 4 Pitts S-2A FACh MNAE 1 Extra 300L FACh Esc + 2, 3, 4, 5. 237/CC-DMI SNJ-5 FACh MNAE 324 L-19 FACh Escuela Aviación Cap. Ávalos H-03 Bell 47D-1 FACh MNAE V-23 Janus C FACh Escuela Aviación Cap. Ávalos 138 T-34A FACh MNAE 115 T-35 Pillán FACh Escuela Aviación Cap. Ávalos 08-028 T-50 RoKAF 1 Fighter Wg + 131 11-065 TA-50 RoKAF 15 Fighter Training Wg 423 A-36 Halcón FACh Grupo de Aviación 1 95-1366 C-130H Tx ANG 181 AS 461 Super Tucano FACh Grupo de Aviación 1 87-0245 F-16C Tx ANG 182 FS + 87-0286. 852 F-16C FACh Grupo de Aviación 3 + 855 63-7980 C-135R 412 TW 412 FLT|S “Speckled Trout” 516 Mirage 50C FACh Grupo de Aviación 4 (ex store) 83-0080 KC-10A 60/349 AMW JAMAICA

NORMAN MANLEY IAP: Noted here on April 11th were JDF types - (JDF A-7) C T.210M stored, DA-40Fs JDF A-8 & JDF A-9, BN-2A (JDF T-2) stored and visiting B-412EP JDF H-25, B-407 JDF H-32 and B-206B JDF H-35 all from Up Park camp. 264 OF AMERICA STATESIDE REPORTS

ALLIANCE RAP, Texas: Movements during April:- 01 165833 C-40A VR-59 06 162398/MA-00 F/A-18A VMFA-112 + 162848/07 95-0054/CB T-1A 14 FTW 48 FTS 65-10339/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS 97-3015/EN T-6A 80 FTW 89 FTS + 00-3589, 07 162398/MA-00 F/A-18A VMFA-112 + 162848/07 00-3598, 01-3622, 03-3698, 03-3699, 04-3711, 04-3729, 04-3729/EN T-6A 80 FTW 89 FTS 06-3836, 06-3858, 06-3865 & 07-3902 07-3903/RA T-6A 12 FTW 559 FTS 02-3661/EN T-6A 80 FTW 459 FTS & 06-3853 65-10339/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS 03-3685/XL T-6A 47 FTW 85 FTS 08 04-3729/EN T-6A 80 FTW 89 FTS 03-3688/VN T-6A 71 FTW 8 FTS + 03-3694, 65-10339/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS 04-3723 & 07-3887 21 99-3547/XL T-6A 47 FTW 84 FTS 06-3861/XL T-6A 47 FTW 84 FTS 01-3627/RA T-6A 12 FTW 559 FTS 64-13225/VN T-38C 71 FTW 25 FTS + 65-10369, 02-3670/XL T-6A 47 FTW 85 FTS + 03-3682 65-10430, 66-8403, 67-14857, 67-14936 & 67-14945 & 03-3706 64-13239/EN T-38C 80 FTW 90 FTS + 66-8353 22 162430/MA-03 F/A-18A VMFA-112 & 66-8364 99-3547/XL T-6A 47 FTW 84 FTS + 08-3921 66-4345/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS + 66-4369, 01-3627/RA T-6A 12 FTW 559 FTS + 04-3736 66-4387, 67-14841 & 70-1570 07-3881/XL T-6A 47 FTW 85 FTS 68-8217/XL T-38C 47 FTW 87 FTS + 70-1573 26 99-3547/XL T-6A 47 FTW 84 FTS 03 92-0336/RA T-1A 12 FTW 99 FTS 99-3560/VN T-6A 71 FTW 8 FTS + 01-3629, 64-13239/EN T-38C 80 FTW 90 FTS 03-3703 & 06-3856 65-10339/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS 28 99-3547/XL T-6A 47 FTW 84 FTS

BARKSDALE AFB, Lousiana: Noted at the Defenders of Liberty Airshow on 22.04:- STATIC 2849 L-29 Private 79-0152/BD A-10C AFRC 47 FS + 79-0153 XR701 Jet Provost T.4 Private N204JP 85-0090/DY B-1B 7 BW 28 BS 43-27868/8U B-25J Private N25YR 60-0001/LA B-52H 2 BW 96 BS 43-770/EN AC-47 Private N2805J 61-0008/BD B-52H AFRC 93 BS 43-32549 T-50 Private N66671 86-0018 C-5B AFRC 337 AS 76-22695 AH-1P Private N82276 65-0980 WC-130E Tn ANG 105 AS 23 N2S-4 Private N7058Q 73-1588/DM EC-130H 55 ECG 41 ECS FLIGHTLINES 96-5300 WC-130J AFRC 43 WRS 88-0331/WM B-2A 509 BW 394 CTS 07-46311 C-130J-30 19 AW 53 AS 74-0643/TD QF-4E 82 ATRS + 74-1638 62-4133/OF TC-135S 55 WG 45 RS x 6 F-16C Thunderbirds 63-8024 KC-135R AFRC 336 ARS x 1 F-16D Thunderbirds 97-0200/GA E-8C 116 ACW 16 ACCS 44-90368 P-47D Private NX4747P 66-8402/WM T-38A 509 BW 394 CTS 21306 T-33AN Private N306CW 68-8171/VN T-38C 71 FTW 25 FTS 44-85718 B-17G Private N900RW N983DA DA.20-C1 USAF Academy 7725 T-6G Private N725SD 07-72015 UH-72A JRTC (c/n 9135) 114429/TA-429 T-6G Private N729AM 166639/AJ-213 F/A-18F VFA-213 Based aircraft noted around the base:- 2 BW ‘LA’ B-52H: 60-0002 2 BW 20 BS ‘LA’ B-52H: 60-0013 60-0058 61-0004 61-0013 61-0016 61-0020 60-0024 60-0048 60-0054 61-0010 2 BW 96 BS ‘LA’ B-52H: 60-0032 60-0059 60-0062 61-0006 61-0036 60-0022 60-0028 60-0052 61-0019 AFRC 93 BS ‘BD’ B-52H: 60-0011 60-0015 60-0038 60-0041 60-0042 60-0045 60-0051 60-0057 60-0061 61-0011 61-0017 61-0021 61-0029 61-0031 Stored ‘LA’ B-52H: 60-0016

BUCKLEY ANGB, : Visitors during April:- 01 166673/XE-250 F/A-18F VX-9 02 74-1684 C-130H 19 AW 61 AS 166789/XE-162 F/A-18E VX-9 86-0374 C-21A Co ANG 200 AS 95-0093 C-12V 52 Avn 04 N405AX F-21A ATAC

265 05 96-1007 C-130H Mn ANG 109 AS 22 92-1532 C-130H Wy ANG 187 AS N403AX F-21A ATAC 23 85-0007 C-5B 436/512 AW 07 164236/AJ-300 F/A-18C VFA-15 + 164630/AJ-312 97-0042 C-17A 62/446 AW & 164671/AJ-307 N805NA Gulfstream II NASA Dryden 08 92-1534 C-130H Wy ANG 187 AS 24 82-8000 VC-25A 89 AW 09 164643/AJ-314 F/A-18C VFA-15 84-0091 C-21A ND ANG 177 AS 166430/AG-206 F/A-18E VFA-14 154037 CH-46E HMX-1 + 01-0029 C-37A 6 AMW 310 AS 154831 & 157862 N921NA T-38N NASA Ellington 163264 VH-60N HMX-1 + 163266 10 N904NA T-38N NASA Ellington 25 03-3115 C-17A Ms ANG 183 AS 11 166790/NJ-135 F/A-18F VFA-122 84-0120 C-21A ND ANG 177 AS 89-2073/OK F-16C Ok ANG 125 FS 26 164033/NH-302 F/A-18C VFA-97 17 87-0275/WI F-16C Wi ANG 176 FS 90-0716/AZ F-16C Az ANG 152 FS 88-0151/AL F-16D Al ANG 100 FS 166937/NL-543 EA-18G VAQ-132 + 166939/NL-544 166474 UC-35D VMR-1 92-3291 C-17A 62/446 AW + 94-0066 19 N960NA T-38N NASA Ellington 70-1569/VN T-38C 71 FTW 25 FTS 20 166673/XE-250 F/A-18F VX-9 27 01-3604/EN T-6A 80 FTW 89 FTS + 03-3674, 154037 CH-46E HMX-1 + 154831 & 157862 03-3698, 06-3865 & 07-3885 21 92-3291 C-16A 62/446 AW + 02-1110 01-3626/EN T-6A 80 FTW 89 FTS + 02-3631 163264 VH-60N HMX-1 + 163266 (33 FTS marks)

CECIL FIELD NAS, Florida: Noted during a CARQUAL on 23.03 were:- TW-1 T-45C: 165082/A-103 165088/A-109 165089/A-110 165457/A-114 165460/A-117 165462/A-119 165467/A-124 165470/A-127 165475/A-132 165483/A-140 165488/A-145 165489/A-146 165490/A-147 165491/A-148 165493/A-150 165602/A-160 165604/A-162 165617/A-175 165620/A-178 165621/A-179 165623/A-181 165625/A-183 165626/A-184 165628/A-186 165632/A-190 165598/1-TW-101 TW-2 T-45A: 163633/B-233 163650/B-250 165061/B-261 165065/B-265 165078/B-278 T-45C: 165634/B-280 165643/B-289 167075/B-295 167087/B-309 167089/B-311 167101/B-323 167103/B-325 167105/B-327 Noted with Boeing were QF-16C (85-1570)/NY and VMFA-112 F/A-18A+ (163099)/MA-10 Also present were VP-30 P-8A 168428/428 and TW-5 TH-57C (162041)/E-77. A further visit for another CARQUAL on 27.04 produced the following:- TW-1 T-45C: 165082/A-103 165629/A-107 165088/A-109 165089/A-110 165090/A-111 165460/A-117 165467/A-124 165469/A-126 165470/A-127 165474/A-131 165488/A-145 165490/A-147 165491/A-148 165494/A-151 165600/A-158 165602/A-160 165605/A-163 165606/A-164 165609/A-167 165613/A-171 165626/A-184 165631/A-189 165632/A-190 TW-2 T-45A: 163608/B-208 165057/B-229 163647/B-247 165078/B-278 T-45C: 165641/B-287 165646/B-292 167081/B-303 167082/B-304 167088/B-310 167094/B-316 167098/B-320 Based aircraft noted:- Fl ArNG B/1-204 Avn HH-60M: 08-20139 Fl ArNG B/2-151 SSB UH-72A: 07-72039 USCG HITRON MH-65C: 6525 6547 Homeland Security P-3AEW: N144CS N149CS P-3B: N741SK N769SK Also visiting was VP-30 P-3C 156521/LL-521. Noted with Boeing were F/A-18A+ (162863)/AD-340, F/A-18D (163457)/AD-400, F/A-18F 166677/AD-234 and the reappearance of the A-10 fuselage, which is now believed to be 79-0131.

CENTENNIAL AP, Colorado: Noted here on 15.04 were TW-5 T-6Bs 166076/E, 166077/E & 166070/E and VMFA-323 F/A-18C 164727/WS-404.

DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, Arizona: Noted at the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Airshow 15.04:- STATIC 80-0205/DM A-10C 355 FW 358 FS + 82-0659 93-0622/XL T-1A 47 FTW 86 FTS 09-0640/BB MC-12W 9 RW 489 RS 08-3919/XL T-6A 47 FTW 89-2100/AZ F-16C Az ANG 152 FS 02-9111/GA E-8C Ga ANG 128 ACCS 84-0075 C-21A 375 AW 78-0706/DM A-10C 355 FW 354 FS 04-4076/HO F-22A 49 FW 7 FS 80-0173/DM A-10C 355 FW 69-6666/FE UH-1N 37 HS

266 64-13304/BB T-38A 9 RW 1 RS 164110 E-2C Stored AMARG 65-10429/BB T-38A 9 RW 99 RS 164073 SH-60F Stored AMARG 67-14923/HO T-38A 49 FW 7 CTS FLIGHTLINE 67-14951/XL T-38C 47 FTW 87 FTS 05-5143 C-17A AFRC 729 AS 60-0013/LA B-52H 2 BW 20 BS 64-14853/FT HC-130P 23 WG 79 RQS 90-26227/DP HH-60G AFRC 305 RQS 07-4636 C-130J-30 463 AG 73-1581/DM EC-130H 55 ECG 167921/YX-02 MV-22B HMM-166 09-0108/OT HC-130J 58 SOW 415 SOS 168010/YX-10 MV-22B HMM-166 62-4129/OF TC-135W 55 WG x 6 F-16C Thunderbirds 01-5281 AH-64D unmarked x 2 F-16D Thunderbirds 158810/NJ-901 EA-6B VAQ-129 FLYING 164212/401 F/A-18C VFA-94 86-009/DY B-1B 7 BW 9 BS 164223/XO-402 F/A-18C VFA-94 79-0188/DM A-10C 355 FW 357 FS + 80-0146 168012/YX-11 MV-22B HMM-166 & 81-0939 161387/JY-45 CH-53E HMH-465 80-0287/DM A-10C 355 FW 79-23299 UH-60A Border Patrol + 86-24548 84-1290/AZ F-16C Az ANG 195 FS + 84-1387 ZA400/011 Tornado GR.4 RAF + ZD788/098 82-23835 UV-18A 34 TRW 98 FTS 161711/7 F/A-18B Stored AMARG 90-26222 HH-60G unmarked + 89-26199 00-0001/ED YAL-1A Stored AMARG 65-0964/FT HC-130P 23 WG 79 RQS 69-0003 C-5A Stored AMARG 79-23350 UH-60A Customs & Border Patrol 59-0043 QF-106A Stored AMARG Noted on the RAF flightline unmarked Tornado GR.4: ZA458/024 ZA462/027 ZA613/075 ZD719/085 617 Sqn Tornado GR.4: ZD850/111 2 Sqn Tornado GR.4: ZD890/113 Based aicraft in the sunshades:- 355 FW ‘DM’ A-10C: 78-0657 79-0209 80-0238 80-0274 81-0941 81-0982 80-0190 80-0195 80-0207 355 FW 354 FS ‘DM’ A-10C: 80-0187 355 FW 357 FS ‘DM’ A-10C: 78-0671 80-0176 80-0215 80-0220 80-0236 80-0246 80-0280 81-0950 81-0952 81-0969 81-0978 81-0984 355 FW 358 FS ‘DM’ A-10C: 79-0202 80-0150 80-0204 80-0235 80-0270 81-0942 81-0970

FLAGLER COUNTY RAP, Florida: Noted at the Wings over Flagler Airshow on 24.03 were:-

78-0810 C-130H AFRC 911 AW 18 CJ-6A Private N82792 02-26975 UH-60L Fl ArNG C/1-244 Avn AK86 CJ-6A Private N21790 (c/n 70.2777) 47-1124/LH L-16A Private N6091C 162069/E-65 TH-57C TW-5 + 162038/E-74 88 L-39C Private N4313T 165471/A-128 T-45C TW-1 91 L-39C Private N39WF 6528 MH-65D HITRON 77 red L-39C Private N995X N744CP Cessna 182T Civil Air Patrol 49-2985 T-6G Private N35CE 69-15354 UH-1H Private N354HF 42-1779/B-004 BT-15 Private N75004 AE.10B-51 HA200 Private N3179W WFU 41-25268/885 PT-17A Private N60885 N92400 J3C-65 Private 49-1703/BP T-28A Private NX28100 10 CJ-6A Private N10EB 50-0201/TL449 T-28R-2 Private N9102Z N53CJ CJ-6A Private 137706/RC T-28B Private N4698S 63 CJ-6A Private N19TN N7694B Yak-52 Private 71810/10 CJ-6A Private N21710

FORT WORTH NSA JRB - CARSWELL FIELD, Texas: Movements during April:- 06 165809/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 19 05-4613 C-40C AFRC 73 AS 91-0090/XL T-1A 47 FTW 86 FTS + 92-0349 97-5306 WC-130J AFRC 53 WRS 10 168308/VM-07 F-35B VMFAT-501 168061/VM-05 F-35B VMFAT-501 12 165352/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 66-4344/EN T-38C 80 FTW 469 FTS (all grey paint and black lettering) 21 166050/E-050 T-6B TW-5 n/s 164691/14 F/A-18C VFC-12 23 08-8011 F-16C Lockheed/Moroccan AF 13 165352/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 3002 F-16F Lockheed/UAE AF 17 79-0122 A-10C 442 FW 67-14926/XL T-38C 47 FTW 87 FTS 19 160046 C-9B VMR-1 24 07-7181 C-17A 437/315 AW

267 24 66-8388/EN T-38C 80 FTW 90 FTS 30 84-1278/AT F-16C Az ANG 195 FS + 85-1405 26 ZM135 F-35B Lockheed/RAF & 86-0211 30 86-0188/ET F-15E 46 TW 40 FLTS 87-0381/AT F-16D Az ANG 195 FS

Based aircraft noted:- AFRC 457 FS ‘TX’ F-16C: 85-1402 85-1449 85-1467 85-1468 85-1472 85-1475 85-1479 85-1484 85-1549 85-1553 85-1556 86-0222 86-0229 86-0242 Tx ANG 181 AS C-130H: 85-1361 85-1362 85-1364 85-1365 85-1366 339 MI CO C-12R: 92-3327 92-3329 94-0315 94-0319 95-0089 VR-46 C-9B: 161529 161530 VR-59 C-40A: 165830 165831 165833 166694 VMGR-234 ‘QH’ KC-130T: 162308 162309 162785 162786 163022 163310 164999 VMFA-112 ‘MA’ F/A-18A: 162398/00 162428/02 162452/04 162469/06 162848/07 Lockheed F-16C: 84-1256 F-16D: 90-2848 On 03.05 the last three F-16s for Morocco departed on delivery - they were 08-8011, 08-8015 and 08-8016 with 22 ARW KC-135R 62-3538 as tanker support.

NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT IAP, Louisiana: Military movements in April:- 01 6576 MH-65C USCG New Orleans 19 761562/AF-102 F-5N VFC-111 ZF153 Tucano T.1 Private N613AL 162064/E-100 TH-57C TW-5 CoNA c/s 02 05-3209/RA T-6A 12 FTW 161841/G T-34C TW-4 CoNA c/s 04 07-72034 UH-72A La ArNG 20 164493/AF-600 E-2C VAW-77 08 160935/E-935 T-34C TW-5 166966/NJ-164 F/A-18F VFA-122 09 95-3007/EN T-6A 80 FTW 164765/BJ-562 MH-53E HM-14 01-3606/EN T-6A 80 FTW 162671/E-109 TH-57C TW-5 11 08-72099 UH-72A Army 166360/HW-77 MH-60S HSC-26 02-2651/CB T-6A 14 FTW + 02-3655 160978/G-457 T-44C TW-4 12 158777/MM-38 UH-1N HMLA-773 Det. A 165603/A-161 T-45C TW-1 13 84-0154 C-12U La ArNG 2127 HU-25A USCG Mobile 162040/E-76 TH-57C TW-5 + 162043/E-79 21 166976/NJ-166 F/A-18F VFA-122 164169/E T-34C TW-5 CoNA c/s 165610/A-168 T-45C TW-1 161078/G-405 T-44A TW-4 22 166425/NG-212 F/A-18E VFA-14 14 162043/E TH-57C TW-5 165748/HW-65 MH-60S HSC-26 16 144616 CC-144B RCAF 412 Sqn 24 6556 MH-65C USCG New Orleans 17 162261/E-261 T-34C TW-5 26 84-0102 C-21A AMC 18 2305 HC-144A USCG Mobile 27 165988/F-988 T-6A TW-6 19 162310/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 The visitors between the 19th and 22nd were present for New Orleans Navy Week. The following were noted embarked at the Port of New Orleans:- USS Wasp HSC-26 MH-60S: 165777/HW-64 HMS Montrose 815 NAS Lynx HMA.8: ZD258 FS Germinal Alouette III: 160

NORTH ISLAND NAS, California: A visit here on 12.03 saw the following logged (where serials are assumed from codes the last noted date for that tie up is also listed). Noted with the NADEP:- F/A-18E: (165539)/NJ-161 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (165785)/NJ-162 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (165534)/NJ-164 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (165786)/NJ-167 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (165171)/NJ-171 VFA-122 l/n 09.10 (165664)/NJ-172 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (165667)/NJ-173 VFA-122 l/n 10.10 F/A-18F: (166459)/NJ-127 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 All of the above seem to have been stored for quite some time. They were noted in both 2011 and 2009. F/A-18E: (166819)/AD-153 VFA-106 l/n 10.11 (166426)/NH-211 in flight fire 30.04.06, l/n 10.11 (165905)/NE-206 mid air collision 15.03.10 - missing starboard fin F/A-18F: (16????)/NJ-136 VFA-122 no tie up known (166452)/NJ-144 VFA-122 l/n 10.11 (166798)/AB-202 suffered engine fire on USS Enterprise - seen leaving NAS Norfolk in 02.12 F/A-18C: (16????)/NG-302 VFA-97 (16????)/NG-313 both look newly arrived (164638)/AA-405 VFA-25 l/n 09.10 (164645)/AA-411 VFA-25 l/n 10.11 (164654)/AA-412 VFA-25 l/n 09.10 (163462)/NK-305 VFA-146 l/n 09.11

268 F/A-18C: (163431)40 NSAWC l/n 10.10 (163449)/AD-323 VFA-106 l/n 01.12 (163764)/317/RD-62 l/n 10.11 (165190)/SH-201 VMFAT-101 l/n 10.11 (164008)/SH-207 VMFAT-101 slid off the at Miramar 17.05.11 (163448)/SH-237/RN-13 VMFAT-101 l/n 10.08 F/A-18A: (163135)/AF-401 VFA-204 l/n 10.11 (162410)/CoNA marks F/A-18D: (164068)/443/RB-84 l/n 10.11 (164947)/ED-06 VMFA(AW)-533 EA-18G: (16????)/A/552 type unconfirmed, fin badge looked like VAQ-141 C-2A: 162140 E-2C: (16????)/600 no other markings visible A few other Hornets were seen which had very limited or no visible markings:- F/A-18?: (16????)/401 code from flaps - no other markings (16????)/402 no other markings (16????)/10 brown camo, possible NSAWC aircraft F/A-18C: (16????)/311 no other markings F/A-18F: (16????)/?? no wings or tailplane, starboard fin missing and all markings removed Plus 3/4 unmarked. 401/402 maybe ex VFA-195 which have been reported. Finally 2 x H-60’s, one has 44? on nose but otherwise no markings could be seen. Present in USS Midway/CV-41 restoration area were:- F/A-18?: (16????) black fins, no other markings - possible flight deck trainer (16????) no other markings F/A-18A: (16????)/76 USS Ronald Regan - flight deck trainer F-14A: (159612) front fuselage only E-2C: 162798 (163535)/535 fuselage only Active helicopters on the ramps near the harbour:- HSC-3 MH-60S: (165745)SA-00 166296/SA-02 166323/SA-07 (166313)/SA-08 (166340)/SA-10 (166344)/SA-11 (166335)/SA-12 (166365)/SA-15 (166309)/SA-18 (167893)/SA-19 (166366)/SA-21 (166307)/SA-22 HSC-21 MH-60S: (166332)/VR-32 (16????)/VR-65 165767/VR-66 (165747)/VR-67 (16????)/VR-68 (166348)/VR-70 HSC-8 MH-60S: (167871)NG-1 (167863)/NG-3 (167875)/NG-4 (167859)/NG-6 HS-10 SH-60F: (165256)/RA-00 (164087)/10 (164091)/RA-11 (163288)/RA-12 (164086)/RA-20 HSM-77 MH-60R: (166548)/NE-706 HSM-41 MH-60R: (166561)/TS-400 (166523)/TS-424 (166524)/TS-425 /TS-431 /TS-444

PETERSON AFB, Colorado: A few visitors from April:- 19 168272/NJ-565 EA-18G VAQ-120 + /NJ-566 21 85-1368 C-130H Tx ANG 181 AS 21 05-3147 C-130J 19 AW 41 AS 84-0489 C-12U Nv ArnG OSACOM 08-5685 C-130J 317 AG 85-1272 C-12U Id ArNG OSACOM 91-1653 C-130H Wy ANG 187 AS TUSCALOOSA RAP, Alabama: Noted at the Airshow here on 30.03:- 80-0201/KC A-10C AFRC 303 FS 164765/BJ-562 MH-53E HM-14 162310/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 162328/HQ-465 SH-60B HSL-46 Det. 1 85-1608 C-31A Golden Knights 6515 MH-65C USCG Mobile 163093/6 F/A-18A 165478/A-135 T-45C TW-1 + 165491/A-148, 163435/2 F/A-18C Blue Angels + 163451/1, 165495/A-152 & 165601/A-159 163765/3, 163768/5 + /4 93-0637/XL T-1A 47 FTW 163464/7 F/A-18D Blue Angels 99-3564/CB T-6A 14 FTW

CARRIER CORNER

USS ENTERPRISE (CVN65): The following were present with Carrier Air Wing One “AB” in the Mediterranean Sea on 27/28.03.12:- VFA-11 F/A-18F: 166628/100 166634/101 166624/102 166625/103 166629/104 166610/105 166631/106 166633/107 166623/110 166626/111 166627/112 VFA-211 F/A-18F: 166806/200 166797/201 166812/202 166799/203 166807/204 166808/205 166815/206 166809/207 166816/210 166813/211 166814/212

269 VFA-136 F/A-18E: 166820/300 166821/301 166822/302 166823/303 166824/304 166825/305 166826/306 166827/307 166828/310 166829/311 166818/312 166817/313 VMFA-251 F/A-18C: 164881/400 164979/401 164891/402 164892/403 164900/404 164902/405 164946/406 164950/407 164952/410 164978/413 VAQ-137 EA-6B: 161882/500 163529/501 158807/502 158805/503 VAW-123 E-2C: 163693/600 165297/601 165647/602 165303/603 HS-11 SH-60F: 164800/610 164801/611 164615/612 164103/613 HH-60H: 165115/614 163795/615 165120/616 VRC-40 C-2A: 162143/44

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JAPAN

IWAKUNI MCAS: April visitors here have included - 01 86-00082 C-12J Co A 6-52 AVN n/s + 25th 24 166868/NF-310 F/A-18E VFA-115 02 166712 UC-35D H+HS Futenma + 6/7th 166888/NF-111 F/A-18F VFA-102 05 163560 UC-12F AOD Atsugi 25 68208 UC-12W H+HS Futenma 09 162173/NF-33 C-2A VRC-30 Det 5 “Password 33 “ 26 153999/EP-02 CH-46E HMM-265 + t56437/ P-03 & 11 86-0078/YJ C-12J 374 AW 459 AS + 26th 153393/EP-13 163166/VE-200 F/A-18A++ VMFA-115 dep to Atsugi for 28 165350/RU-350 C-130T VR-55 attention from Nippi Industries 29 167925/ D-925 KC-130J VMGR-152 n/s 12 84-00164 C-12U Co A 6-52 AVN MAY 74-1692/YJ C-130H 374 AW 36 AS 01 74-2065/YJ C-130H 374 AW 36 AS 163556 UC-12F AOD Atsugi + 21st 166713 UC-35D H+HS Futenma 165834/834 C-40A VR-58 + 13/21/24/28th 166766 UC-35D H+HS Futenma 13 -/ BJ-546 MH-53E HM-14 (164769)? 165834/834 C-40A VR-58 164793BJ-552 MH-53E HM-14 166901/NF-400 F/A-18E VFA-195 + 166902/NF-401, 17 163554 UC-12F AOD Atsugi + 18th 166906/NF-403 & 166910/NF-407 17 168066/QD-066 KC-130J VMGR-152 153999/EP-02 CH-46E HMM-265 + t56437/ P-03 & 19 166766 UC-35D H+HS Futenma 153393/EP-13 n/s 24 166713 UC-35D H+HS Futenma + 3oth

YOKOTA AB: Visitors noted during March and April were - MARCH 12 60-0313/ZZ KC-135R 18 WG 909 ARS “Start101” 01 86-0011 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch6011” n/s 13 82-0191 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch061” 95-3254 U-4 Koku Sotai Hikotai “Zeus01” * 98-0056/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Trek34” 02 99-0170/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch729” n/s 166766 UC-35D MCAS Futenma 00-0174/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch400” n/s 14 85-0008 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch5008” n/s 03 84-0185 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch4185” n/s 82-0191 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch061” n/s 04 84-0185 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch4185” n/s 99-0167/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch570” n/s 05 99-0170/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch729” n/s 08-8195 C-17A 62/446 AW “Rch971” n/s 05-5149/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Trek80” n/s 15 86-0015 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch6015” n/s 07 86-0015 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch6015” n/s 04-4130 C-17A 305/514 AMW “Rch513” n/s 99-0167/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch137” 16 60-0313/ZZ KC-135R 18 WG 909 ARS “Start102” n/s 08 05-5149/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Trek80” n/s 18 86-0015 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch6015” n/s 168074/QD KC-130J VMGR-152 86-0037 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Toga79” n/s 09 167927/QD KC-130J VMGR-152 “Sumo03” 19 90-0533/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Rch211” n/s 10 84-0185 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch4185” n/s 05-5149/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Trek81” n/s 84-00152 C-12U A/52 Avn “Cat21” 96-5621 T-4 Koku Sotai Hikotai “FujiDelta”* 166766 UC-35D MCAS Futenma “Magic13” 20 168209 UC-12W MCAS Iwakuni “Torii209” 60-0313/ZZ KC-135R 18 WG 909 ARS “Tora59” 69-5831 MC-130P 353 SOG 17 SOS “Jackal23” 11 01-0188 C-17A 437/315 AW “Rch1816” 162985/TA-707 SH-60B HSL-51 “Warload707” * /EP-22 CH-53E HMM-265 + /EP-23, /EP-24 21 168206 UC-12W MCAS Iwakuni “Torii206” & /EP-25 “Dragon21” 03-3122 C-17A 437/315 AW “Rch502” n/s 84-23937 UH-60A 78 Avn + 85-24448, 85-24450 04-4138 C-17A AFRC 729 AS “Rch5E1” n/s & 86-24496 “Ninja11” 22 168206 UC-12W MCAS Iwakuni “Torii206” 12 90-0533/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Rch185” n/s 05-5149/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Trek81” n/s 168074/QD KC-130J VMGR-152 “Sumo41” 08-8199 C-17A 305/514 AMW “Rch8199” n/s

270 22 60-0313/ZZ KC-135R 18 WG 909 ARS “Rch071” n/s 31 79-1946 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Orca70” n/s 24 07-7173 C-17A 436/512 AW “Rch291” 90-0533/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Rch246” n/s 85-0049 C-20C 89 AW “SAM49” APRIL 60-0349 KC-135R AFRC 916 ARW “Fist04” n/s 08 00-0181 C-17A 62/446 AW “Rch513” dep 25 06-6161 C-17A 60/349 AMW “Rch551” n/s 58-0046 KC-135T 92/141 ARW “Rch061” dep 57-1437 KC-135R AFRC 916 ARW “Fist02” n/s 14 87-0040 C-5B 60/349 AMW 73-1676 E-4B 55 WG 1 ACCS “Jade93” n/s 01-0028 C-37A 6 AMW 310 AS 26 90-0533/HH C-17A 15 WG 535 AS “Rch246” n/s 74-163 C-130H 317 AG 28 64-14847/OF RC-135U 55 WG “Snoop55” 21 87-0042 C-5B 60/349 AMW 29 87-0040 C-5B 60/349 AMW “Rch7040” 29 82-0191 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Rch2191” 06-6164 C-17A 60/349 AMW “Rch517” 99-0167/AK C-17A 3 WG 517 AS “Rch661” dep 30 03-3123 C-17A 437/315 AW “Rch3123” 80-0324 C-130H Ga ANG 158 AS “Rch431”

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AVIANO, ITALY: Some visitors for April - 03 08-8601/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky40” 16 MM62174 A.319 AMI 31 St “IAM3162” 05 08-8604/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky150” 07-7184 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch280” 10 09-9212 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch1012” n/s 01-0041 C-40B 89 AW “SAM202” 11 07-8614/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky600” n/s 17 MM62209 A.319 AMI 31 St “IAM3162” 08-8607/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky716”dep 07-8613/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky141” 13th 18 Falcon 50 AMI 31 St “IAM3161” 12 09-9212 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch1012” n/s Falcon 900 AMI 31 St “IAM3163” 84-0083 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop34” 07-8609/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky601” 07-8614/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky600” n/s 07-8613/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky601” n/s 13 08-8601/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky150” 19 CD-01 Falcon 900 BD 15 Wg “BAF626” 08-8602/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS "Herky30” 26 N85 CL-601 FAA “FLC85” 16 CD-01 Falcon 900 BD 15 Wg “BAF605”

Notes: One maintenance) movement between here and Chareloi took place on the 12th when “Buzzard 51” departed. The based 31 FW deployed to Graf Ignatievo AB in Bulgaria on the 17th April. The F-16’s departed in six flights of 6 using the following callsigns- “Nikel 01/11/21 flights” and “Buzzard 01/11/21 flights” Two more F-16’s departed on the 18th as “Nikel11 Flight”, not sure if these were additional aircraft or two that didn’t make it the day before. The two 86 AW C-130J-30s on the 18th provided support for the TDY.

RAF FAIRFORD, : Movements for April were - 13.04 80-1085/BB rd U-2S 9 RW 99 RS “Dragon 51” Dep 14th 80-1073/BB rd U-2S 9 RW 99 RS ”Dragon 21 Dep 21st 21.04 N85 CL-601 FAA ”FLC 85” 23.04 08-8601/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky 91” 08-8607/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky 92” 06-8612/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky 93” 07-8613/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky 94” 08-8607 departed back to Ramstein on the 26th whilst the remaining three departed back to Ramstein on the 27th.

GEILENKIRCHEN, GERMANY: Updating the US Tanker deployments (with thanks to the SG Maastricht) - Ak ANG 168 ARS KC-135R: 63-8015/AK arr 16.04 “Artic82” dep 27.04 “Artic 82” 63-8028/AK arr16.04 “Artic 81” Ks ANG 117 ARS KC-135R: 62-3572 arr 02.05 “Wylie 81” 61-0266 arr 02.05 “Wylie 82”

LAJES, AZORES(BA4): Visitors noted during April (direction of travel in brackets)- 01 86-0032 KC-10A “Gold31” 02 86 P-3C Pakistan Navy “AR-NYE86” 57-2603 KC-135R “Gold22” n/s (W) 59-1469 KC-135R “Gold12” 16803 C-130H FAP “Herky20” n/s 63-8027 KC-135R “Gold32” 79-1712 KC-10A “Gold11” CE071 support all departed as CE071 support 86-0028 KC-10A “Gold31” CE071 support 165162/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 “Ranger34”n/s (W) 08-8193 C-17A 62/446 AW “Rch489” E 164106/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky91” n/s (W) 96-6049 CN-235 AFSOC “Helga50” (W) 161530 C-9B USN “CNV9185” (W) 03 161529 C-9B USN “CNV9685” (E)

271 05 14+02 BD-700 GAF FBS “GAF686” (W) 15 59-1504 KC-135R “Gold86” n/s 16803 C-130H FAP “Herky37” CE099 support 06 88-1304 MC-130W AFSOC “Rch1036” (W) n/s 16 61-0304 KC-135R “Gold43” n/s 166695 C-40A USN “CNV4448” (E) CE050 support 07 07-8614/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Hky91” 62-3498 KC-135R “Gold46” dep 18th 166695 C-40A USN “CNV4448” (W) 17 156519 EP-3E VQ-1 “VVPR519” (W) 166762/QB KC-130J VMGR-352 “Raider19” (W) n/s 19 T.18-3 Falcon 900 EdA Gr 45 “AME4507” (W) 167984/QB KC-130J VMGR-352 “Raider20” (W) n/s 20 162311/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 “Ranger81” (W) 08 SU-BAE C-130H Egyptian AF“EGY1107”(W)n/s 165000/QG KC-130T VMGR-234 “Ranger82” (W) CN-AOM C-130H Moroccan AF “RMAF217” (W) 166693 C-40A USN “CNV4684” (E) 167984 P-8A “VVMN869” (W) n/s N85 CL-601 FAA “FLC85” (E) 09 86-0028 KC-10A “Blue21”(W)n/s CE070 support 22 SU-BAS C-130H Egyptian AF “EGY1108” (W) 09-9211 C-17A 62/446 AW “Rch515” n/s (W) n/s 88-1305 MC-130W AFSOC “Rch1043” (E) n/s 73-1584 EC-130H 55 ECG “Axis41” (W) n/s 23 HP-1A EMB-135BJ Panama Govt “Panama1” (W) 10 EP-3E “VVPR318” (E) (...... ) 166380/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 “Otis81” (W) 11 165737/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 “Otis81” (E) 24 61-0304 KC-135R “Blue42” CE057 support 13 SU-BAE C-130H Egyptian AF”EGY1107” 165738/BH KC-130T VMGR-252 “Otis70” dep 15th (E) 25 58-0100 KC-135R “Blue62” n/s CE079 support 07-7169 C-17A 436/512 AW “Rch512” 27 14+01 BD-700 GAF FBS “GAF647” (W) (W) dep 16th 30 SU-BAS C-130H Egyptian AF “EGY1108” (E) 08-8607/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky91” n/s 165737/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 “Otis68” (W) n/s 165161/BD C-130T VE=R-64 “CNV3429” (W) n/s 166696 C-40A USN “CNV4407” n/s 14 90-3068 Do328 AFSOC “Rch1047 (E) N845S C-47 to Afghanistan n/s 15 231/F-RAFC Falcon 2000 FrAF ET065.02 “CTM1105” Coronet East 070 “Trend 71-74” 4 x VMAQ-3 EA-6Bs arrived from Sigonella on the 9th and departed to Cherry Point on the 10th 158542/CB-00 163530/CB-04 163031/CB-01 163397/CB-02 With KC-10A 86-0028 “Blue21”

Coronet East 098/099 “Trend 41-46” 6 x A-10Cs arrived from Sigonella on the 12th departing for Westover on the 13th 79-0154/BD 80-0262/MI 79-0111/KC 81-0998/MI 79-0094/BD 79-0145/BD with 63-8045 KC-135R “Blue92” and 79-1947 KC-10A “Blue91” “Trend 31-36” 6 x A-10Cs arrived from Sigonella on the 13th and departed to Westover on the 14th (Trend 35-36 departed on the 16th) With 84-0185 KC-10A “Blue81”

Storm Taril 19/20 “RRR9721-9725” 7 x Tornado GR.4s arrived from Bermuda on the 27th and left for Marham on the 28th ZA613/075 ZA400/011 ZD890/113 ZD719/085 ZD85/111 with VC-10 K.3 ZA147/F of 101 Sqn “RRR9251” “RRR9726-9727” 2 x Tornado GR.4s as above ZA462/027 ZD788/098 With Tristar KC.1 ZD953 of 216 Sqn “RRR9254”

RAF LAKENHEATH, ENGLAND: Visitors noted during April were (with thanks to Mildenhall Mailing List) - 02 84-0111 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop12” dep 5th 25 06-8612/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky93” * 17 ZJ192 Apache AH.1 673 Sqn “AA787” 26 64-14843 RC-135V 55 Wg “Hawg95” 18 E121 Alphajet FrAF AJets + E137 64-14830/D KC-135R 100 ARW 351 ARS “Blue72/ “FAF6444/45” Quid13” dep 30th 20 RA82078 An-124 “VDA4734” arrived from both Mildenhall diversions Fairbanks, Alaska with 56 RQS HH-60G 89-26208 27 06-8610/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky635” Tornado GR.4 “Marham39” * 30 06-8612/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herly718” 23 N85 CL-601 FAA “FLC85” * 95-0123 UC-35A D/52 AVN “Duke55” 25 08-8607/RS C-130J-30 76 AW 37 AS “Herky92” * Notes

10.04 493 FS F-15Cs 84-0027 86-0163? departed as “Retro 68/69” with KC-135R 59-1499 “Blue 18”

RAF MILDENHALL, ENGLAND: Visitors noted during April were -

272 01 84-0109 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop13” 17 71-1468 C-130E THK 222 Filo “TUAF804/906” 08-3178 C-130J-30 317 AG “Rch595” n/s dep 22nd 02 84-0111 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop25” 19 63-3186 C-130E THK 222 Filo “TUAF906/804” n/s 64-14846/OF RC-135V 55 WG “Snoop55/Yurt20” dep 7th 20 02-0042 C-40B 86 AW 76 AS “Valor40” 89-26205/LN HH-60G 48 FW 56 RQS “Jolly11” 89-0510 AC-130U 1 SOW 4 SOS “Rch1005” 86-00079 C-12J E/52 Avn “Duke54” dep 26th, first departed on 21st but returned with a problem 84-00165 C-12U D/52 Avn “Duke37” 91-0320/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS “Buck41/Maul61” 99-00102 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke43” dep 23rd 03 84-0087 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop26” ZA551/043 Tornado GR.4 unmarked “Spartan2/Marham52” 84-0110 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop14” dep 23rd 84-0111 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Spar91” 21 62-4131/OF RC-135W 55 WG “Snoop55” n/s 84-00163 C-12U E/52 Avn “Duke54” 22 84-0083 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop42” n/s 95-00124 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke43” 23 84-0109 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Spar91” ZE395 HS.125 CC.3 32(TR) Sqn “RRR1412” 64-14843/OF RC-135V 55 WG “Snoop56” dep 27th 04 84-00156 C-12U D/52 Avn “Duke37” 63-3186 C-130E THK 222 Filo “TUAF804” 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus08” dep 25th 05 166762/QB KC-130J VMGR-352 “Raider19” dep 7th 24 95-00123 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke43” 167984/QB KC-130J VMGR-352 “Raider20” dep 7th 25 02-0042 C-40B 86 AW 76 AS “Valor40” 84-00162 C-12U D/52 Avn “Duke45” 06-8612/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky93” * 06 02-1098 C-17A 437/315 AW “Rch1815” 08-8607/RS C-130J-30 86 AW 37 AS “Herky92” * 62-1792 C-130E unmarked “Rch715” n/s 84-00173 C-12U B/1 MIB “Argus66” on delivery to Jordan 26 69-5819 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1010” 07 61-2672/OF OC-135B 55 WG “OSY12T/Cobra72” dep 28th dep 11th 69-5823 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1011” 08 84-0082 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “E10E2” dep 29th 09 84-0111 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Spar91” 27 66-0217 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1012” 163311/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky80/96” n/s dep 30th 164441/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky96/80” n/s 165351/RU C-130T VR-55 “CNV3445” n/s 10 159115 C-9B USN “CNV9766” n/s 28 04-4138 C-17A AFRC 729 AS “Rch225” n/s 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus08” 30 84-0085 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop59” 11 92-13122 RC-12X B/1 MIB “Argus08/56” * x2 ZH102/02 Sentry AEW.1 8 Sqn “NATO32” * 12 90-0166 AC-130U 1 SOW 4 SOS “Rch1004” dep 14th LX-N90447 E-3A NAEWF “NATO08” * 05 N720CK B-747-200F Kalitta Air “CKS411” 13 84-0111 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Spar91” 12 N742CK B-747-200F Kalitta Air “CKS411/412” n/s ZA601/AJ-G Tornado GR.4 617 Sqn “Rebel83” * 19 N742CK B-747-200F Kalitta Air “CKS411” 16 84-0083 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop27” 20 N85 CL-600 FAA “FLC85” n/s 84-0083 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop27” n/s 21 N85 CL-600 FAA “FLC85” dep 24th 86-00079 C-12J E/52 Avn “Duke54” 26 N742CK B-747-200F Kalitta Air “CKS411/412” 100 ARW KC-135T 60-0342 departed back to the USA on 09.04 as “Quid21”, it was replaced by 92/141 ARW KC-135R 58-0001 which arrived on 14.04 as “Quid21” - it was first seen in 100 ARW marks on 23.04. Finally, on May 15th fully marked KC-135R 63-8006 departed for the USA as “Quid 20”. Returning from the USA during April were MC-130P 65-0991 (11th “Breeze51”) and MC-130H 87-0024 (26th “Breeze51”).

Tanker movements for April (if only one callsign is listed then this was used for both arrivals and departures)

02 61-0293 KC-135R 22 ARW “Rch895” n/s 16 58-0118 KC-135R 92/141 ARW “Rch709” n/s 64-14839 KC-135R Il ANG 108 ARS “Rch335/4839” n/s 19 58-0093 KC-135R 22 ARW “Gold09” n/s 60-0315 KC-135R Wi ANG 126 ARS “Rch301” n/s 63-8875 KC-135R Ks ANG 117 ARS “Gold08” n/s 03 60-0324 KC-135R 22 ARW “Rch881” n/s 24 58-0042 KC-135T 22 ARW “Rch129” n/s 58-0057 KC-135R Ia ANG 174 ARS “Rch438” n/s 58-0065 KC-135T 22 ARW “Rch154” n/s 58-0050 KC-135T 92/141 ARW “Rch184” n/s 58-0069 KC-135T 92/141 ARW “Rch113” n/s 59-1460 KC-135T Pa ANG 171 ARW “Rch103” n/s 26 57-1461 KC-135R Ne ANG 173 ARS “Rch600” n/s 04 59-1510 KC-135T 92/141 ARW “Rch208” dep 6th 27 62-3519 KC-135R 92/141 ARW “Rch747” n/s departed 5th as “Rch208” but returned with a problem 62-3576 KC-135R NH ANG 133 ARS “Rch435” dep 29th 08 63-8022 KC-135R 22 ARW “Rch561” n/s 63-8038 KC-135R Az ANG 197 ARS “Rch432” n/s 09 59-1499 KC-135R Tn ANG 151 ARS “Blue18” n/s 63-8024 KC-135R AFRC 336 ARS “Rch117” n/s 10 60-0328 KC-135R 22 ARW “Kanza92” n/s 58-0062 KC-135T Mi ANG 171 ARS “Rch257” n/s 63-8885 KC-135R 92/141 ARW “Rch537” n/s 28 62-3545 KC-135R 22 ARW “Rch804” dep 30th 58-0061 KC-135T 22 ARW “Rch867” dep 13th 63-8002 KC-135R 22 ARW “Rch635” dep 30th 12 62-3577 KC-135R AFRC 77 ARS “Backy91” n/s 62-3546 KC-135R Hi ANG 203 ARS “Rch821” n/s 15 62-3508 KC-135R NJ ANG 141 ARS “Rocco79/80” 63-8044 KC-135R AFRC 77 ARS “Rch139” dep 17th 64-14835 KC-135R AFRC 336 ARS “Rch118” n/s

273 29 62-3571 KC-135R Ak ANG 168 ARS “Rch438” n/s 11 85-0034 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Rch207” 57-1459 KC-135R AFRC 336 ARS “Rch119” n/s 15 83-0080 KC-10A 60/349 AMW “Gold65” n/s 61-0324 KC-135R AFRC 336 ARS “Rch219” n/s 79-19149 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Gold55” n/s 30 63-8879 KC-135R 92/141 ARW “Rch152/7483” n/s 21 83-0081 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Gold41” n/s 60-0363 KC-135R AFRC 72 ARS “Rch385” n/s 26 86-0032 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Rch208”

MORON AB, SPAIN: Movements noted during April were - 02 84-0189 KC-10A “Gold51” CE071 support 16 62-3498 KC-135R “Gold77/46” 86-0032 KC-10A “Gold31” dep 4th 58-0093 KC-135R “Gold09”dep 18th CE115 support 91-0602/LN F-15E 48 FW 494 FS + 91-0604 63-8875 KC-135R “Gold08”dep 18th CE115 support “Rage01/02” dep to Marrakesh returned 8th 17 69-001160 C-5A Tn ANG 164 AW "Rch197” n/s 04 04-4137 C-17A 305/514 AMW dep 7th 61-0304 KC-135R “Gold43”dep 20th CE050 support 05 79-1712 KC-10A “Gold11” n/s 18 86-0030 KC-10A "Rch560” n/s 06 T-266 KDC-10 KLu 334 Sqn “NAF68” 62-3498 KC-135R “Gold46/Blue99”dep 23rd 87-0036 C-5B 60/349 AMW “"Rch404” 64-14840 KC-135R “Gold42”dep 20th CE050 support 07-7177 C-17A 436/512 AW "Rch579” dep 8th 19 87-0123 KC-10A “Gold21”dep 21st CE093 support 79-1946 KC-10A “Gold31”dep 21st CE093 support 07 84-0189 KC-10A “Gold51/Blue82” dep 12th 06-6165 C-17A 436/512 AW "Rch363” dep 22nd 08 62-3498 KC-135R “Gold63” 64-14830 KC-135R “Gold32”dep 21st CE093 support 10 Transall FrAF “CTM2008” 20 84-0189 KC-10A "Rch665/Gold33” dep 24th 12 79-1949 KC-10A “Gold55”dep 14th CE075 support CE093 support 83-0080 KC-10A “Gold65”dep 14th CE075 support 21 03-3126 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch362”dep 26th 85-0029 KC-10A “Gold75/Rch830” n/s 61-0304 KC-135R “Blue42”dep 24th CE057 support 58-0100 KC-135R “Gold76/56”dep 14th CE075 22 09-9211 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch549” n/s 63-7979 KC-135R “Gold66”dep 14th CE075 support 24 84-0083 C-21A 86 AW 76 AS “Jalop20” 64-14830 KC-135R “Gold56/Rch830” dep 14th x4 Alphajet FrAF “FAF6411/2/4/6” dep 26th 13 84-0189 KC-10A “Blue82/Gold75” dep 16th 84-0189 KC-10A “Gold33/55” (dep 30th CE075 support 27 58-0008 KC-135R "Rch784” n/s 09-9206 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch288” dep 15th 29 01-0189 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch509” 14 59-1504 KC-135T “Gold86” n/s CE075A support 62-3498 KC-135R “Gold10” 16 06-6158 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch292” dep 20th 30 03-3120 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch400/564” n/s Notes: A busy month for Coronets...... Coronet East 061 “Trend 11-16” 6x ANG F-15Cs departed from her on April 7th to l Dhafra AB in Oman(6 x 122FS LA ANG and 6 x 131FS MA ANG) 85-0125/MA CO 82-0010/JZ 84-0016/MA 85-0118/MA 81-0017/JZ 84-0013/MA “Trend 21-26” 6x F-15Cs as above 83-0041/JZ 86-0158/MA 84-0023/MA 81-0022/JZ 81-0036/JZ 82-0037/JZ

Coronet East 075 “Mazda 11-16” 6 x F-16C SC ANG 157 FS arrived from McEntire ANGBon 12th departing on the 14th to Al Uedid, Qatar 93-0549 93-0535 91-0370 93-0537 92-3911 92-3917 “Mazda 21-26” 6 x F-16C SC ANG 157 FS arrived from McEntire ANGBon 12th departing on the 14th to Al Uedid, Qatar 92-3914 92-3916 92-3889 92-3902 93-0543 92-3903 “Mazda 31-36” 6 x F-16C SC ANG 157 FS arrived from McEntire ANGBon 12th departing on the 16th to Al Uedid, Qatar 93-0533 91-0370 93-0541 95-0531 92-3922 93-0551). MAZDA11/21 departed for Al Uedid AB in Some of this flight may have arrived later than the 12th and three, 91-0370, 93-0541 & 93-0531departed on the 19th as “Mazda 34 Flight”.

Coronet East 059 “Trend 58” 2 x F-15Es ledt here for Al Dhafra, Oman on the 16th following the main deployment in March 90-0238 90-0250

Coronet East 050 “Mazda 91-96” 6 x F-22As of 49 FW 7 FS(?))ex Langley AFB on the 17th and departed for Al Dhafra AB, Oman on the 20th. 04-4081 05-4099 05-4094 05-4098 04-4078 05-4093

Coronet East 093 “Trend 71-75” 10 x VMA-211 AV-8Bs on the 19th and departed for Al Uedid AB in Qatar on the 21st 165570 165578 165568 165308 165588

274 “Trend 81-85” 165422 165572 164570 165591 165583 165308 and 165591 departed on the 24th as”Trend 84”

Coronet East 077 “Mazda 51-56” 6 x ANG F-16Cs arrived here from Al Uedid AB in Qatar on the 21st 85-1498 87-0291 87-0236 85-1474 86-0237 86-0342 “Mazda 61-64” 6 x ANG F-16Cs arrived here from Al Uedid AB in Qatar on the 21st 87-0265 87-0310 87-0340 85-1501 “Mazda 65-66” 2 x ANG F-16Cs arrived here from Al Uedid AB in Qatar on the 24th 87-0304 1 “Mazda 51 & 61 “ flights departed for Des Moines IAP on the 23rd but no date is known fro the last two a/c

Coronet East 079 “Trend 11-16” 12 x F-16Cs 20 FW 79 FSarrived from Ahmed Al Jaber AB in Kuwait on the 23rd 00-0220 99-0082 91-0375 94-0039 00-6035 00-0225 “Trend 21-26” 93-0532 97-0109 01-7051 91-0348 00-0223 00-0222 “Trend 11-16” departed on the 25th and “Trend 21-24” departed for Shaw AFB on the 26th, but no departure dates known for the last two..

Coronet East 057 “Trend 91-96” 6 x F-16Cs 388 FW 4 FS arrived here from Thumrait AB, Oman on the 21st departed for ShawAFB on 24th. 88-0495 88-0437 88-0521 89-2083 89-2075 88-0429

Coronet East 108 “Cube 71-76” 12 x F-15Es 366 Wg 391 FSarrived at the end of the month “Cube 81-86” 90-0234 90-0237 90-0243 90-0244 90-0245 90-0253 90-0259 91-0300 91-0323 91-0330 91-0333 +1 “Cube 71” flight departed for Al Dharf AB in Oman on the 1st May.

RAMSTEIN, GERMANY: Visitors during April (with thanks to the Superbase site) were - 01 05-3145 C-130J-30 19 AW “Rch130” dep 10 01 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok19” n/s 03 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok13” n/s 91-0338/SP F-16C 52 FW 480 FS dep 12th 60-0366 KC-135R NJ ANG 141 ARS “Rch405” n/s 11 85-0034 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Rch207” n/s 63-8007 KC-135R Al ANG 106 ARS “Rch874” n/s 12 11-0550 C-37B 89 AW “SAM150” n/s 62-3526 KC-135R Ne ANG 173 ARS “Rch225” n/s 165835 C-40A VR-57 “CNV4987” n/s 62-3547 KC-135R NH ANG 133 ARS “Rch540” dep 162311/QH KC-130T VMGR-234 “Ranger81” n/s 63-8887 KC-135R 6 AMW 91 ARS “Rch428” dep ST-42 SF-260D BD CC Air “BAF151” 03 T.18-2/45-41 Falcon 900 EdA Gr 45 “AME4504” 87-24644 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24644” * 63-8008 KC-135R 100 ARW “Quid65/69” n/s 15 58-0102 KC-135R AFRC 507 ARS “Rch036” n/s 58-0073 KC-135R Al ANG 106 ARS “Rch307” n/s 16 073 C-27J RomAF 16 TrAB “AFB73A/B” 85-24422 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24422” * 87-24645 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24645” * 85-24552 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24552” * 89-26138 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army26138” * 04 06-07018 AH-64D A/3-159 Avn + 08-05540, 83-23888 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army23888” 08-05541, 08-05546, 08-05552 & 08-05555 87-26004 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26004” 06-07020 AH-64D A/3-159 Avn + 08-05553 89-26157 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26157” departed 89-26158 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26158” 06-07019 AH-64D B/3-159 Avn 94-26570 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26570” 08-05542 AH-64D B/3-159 Avn + 08-05544, 96-26683 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26683” 08-05545, 08-05548, 08-05553 & 08-05558 departed 96-26684 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26684” 08-05556 AH-64D C/1-214 Avn 96-26688 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26688” 03 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok09” n/s 17 04-05462 AH-64D B/2-159 Avn & 07-05502 63-8008/D KC-135R 100 ARW “Quid69/74” n/s & 07-05505 05 06-4634 C-130J-30 19 AW “Rch039” dep 8th 76-0168 C-12C USE Budapest “Duna95” n/s 02 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok18” n/s 159115 C-9B VR-61 “CNV6662” 900531 C-26D AOD Naples “CNV6302” 07-08746 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army78748” 95-00123 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke16” 07-08748 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army78748” 06 08-3175 C-130J-30 317 AG “Rch595” dep 8th 95-00124 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke43” 03 C-17A SAC Wing “Bartok09” 95-26637 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26637” 07 58-0004 KC-135R Al ANG 106 ARS “Rch399” 95-26654 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26654” dep 10th 96-26686 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26686” 09 CE-02 ERJ-135LR BD 15 Wing “BAF616” 18 01-0076 C-37A 86 AW 309 AS “Foxy44”

275 18 02-05297 AH-64D B/2-159 Avn + 03-05372 24 95-26645 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26645” & 05-07005 95-26650 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26675” 159115 C-9B VR-61 “CNV6662” 96-26676 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26676” 17401 Falcon 50 FAP Esq 504 “AFP47” 96-26689 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26689” 87-24644 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24644” * 96-26691 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26691” 82-23756 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army24446” 95-26649 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26649” 85-24446 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army24446” 25 07-08747 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army98070” 94-26572 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26572” 09-08070 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army98070” 94-26577 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26577” 97-00105 UC-35A D/52 Avn “Duke58/35” x2 88-26082 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26082” 87-24645 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24645” * 89-26163 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26163” 88-26045 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army26045” * 97-26763 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26763” 85-24397 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army24397” 97-26766 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26766” 87-24656 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army24656” 19 ZD621 HS.125 CC.2 32(TR) Sqn “Ascot1740” n/s 89-26132 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26132” 022 C-295M PolAF 13 ELTr “PLF033” 88-26071 UH-60A SHAPE “Shape5” 01-0041 C-40B 89 AW “SAM202” n/s 26 02-05294 AH-64D A/2-159 Avn + 05-07007 05-0730 C-40C AFRC 73 AS “Spar22” n/s 04-05479 AH-64D C/2-159 Avn + 05-07009 91-0481/SP F-16D 52 FW 480 FS “Clash01” * 07-08745 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army98071” 57-1453 KC-135R Al ANG 106 ARS “Blue82” n/s 09-08071 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army98071” XZ179 Lynx AH.7 1 Regiment + XZ609 “Maple” 86-0032 KC-10A 305/514 AMW “Rch208” n/s ST-41 SF-260D BD CC Air “BAF151” MM62161 P-180AM AMI 14 St “IAM0105” n/s ST-45 SF-260D BD CC Air “BAF195” 79-23330 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army23330” 110/XP TBM.700 FrAF ETM01.040 “CTM3843” 88-26045 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army26045” * 05-27062 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army27062” 96-26675 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26675” 95-26655 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26655” 96-26677 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26677” 96-26674 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26674” 96-26678 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26678” 20 146/XR TBM.700 FrAF ETEC00.065 “CTM3820” 96-26685 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26685” 85-24437 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army24437” * 96-26692 UH-60L A/3-158 Avn “Army26692” 95-26651 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26651” 27 57-1432 KC-135R Al ANG 106 ARS “Rch617” n/s 96-26680 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26680” 58-0058 KC-135R AFRC 507 ARS “Rch676” n/s 95-26641 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26641” 63-8044 KC-135R AFRC 916 ARW “Rch139” n/s 96-26682 UH-60L C/3-158 Avn “Army26682” 95-26639 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26639” 21 99-0003 C-32A 89 AW 1 AS “SAM226” 29 910502 C-26D AOD Naples “CNV6681” 58-0052 KC-135R AFRC 452 AMW “Rch171” n/s 62-3510 KC-135R AFRC 434 ARW “Rch161” n/s 87-24583 UH-60A SHAPE “Shape3” 69-5823 MC-130P 1 SOW “Rch1011” 88-26071 UH-60A SHAPE “Shape5” still present 01.05 22 910502 C-26D AOD Naples “CNV6381” 30 03-05357 AH-64D A/2-159 Avn + 07-05504 23 01-0028 C-37A 6 AMW 310 AS “Spar27” n/s 10-05619 AH-64D A/2-159 Avn “Army05619” 07-08744 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army78744” 02-05299 AH-64D C/2-159 Avn + 04-05474, 08-08750 CH-47F B/5-158 Avn “Army88750” 05-07013, 07-05503 & 07-05506 92-26452 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26452” 85-0049 C-20C 89 AW “SAM153” 94-26573 UH-60L A/5-158 Avn “Army26452” 90-0827/SP F-16C 52 FW 480 FS 24 88-26045 UH-60A C/1-214 Avn “Army26045” * 66-0217 MC-130P 1 SOW “Rch1012” 84-23936 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army23936” 91-0366/SP F-16C 52 FW 480 FS * 87-26005 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26005” 95-26642 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26642” 88-26075 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army26075” 95-26652 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26652” 87-24614 UH-60A C/5-158 Avn “Army24614” 96-26679 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26679” 87-24583 UH-60A SHAPE “Shape3” 96-26690 UH-60L B/3-158 Avn “Army26652” AMC Traffic noted during April - 3 Wg 517 AS “AK” C-17A: 00-0174 19/20/22/23 93-0599 8/9 99-0167 14/15 15 WG 535 AS “HH” C-17A: 05-5152 17/18/24 60/349 AMW C-5B: 84-0062 1-4/23/24/29- 86-0022 19/20/21/22 87-0032 3/4/24/25 87-0044 21-26/28/30 C-17A: 06-6154 8/9/17/18 06-6155 24/25 06-6156 2/3/29/30 06-6160 1/2 06-6161 15/16/17 06-6162 9/10/11/23/24/26/27 06-6163 8/9/11/12/15/16 06-6164 10/11/12/13/21/22 07-7172 12/13/15 07-7179 2-4 62/446 AW C-17A: 00-0179 14/15/21 00-0181 16/17 00-0182 17/18 00-0184 19-24/24-26/27/28 02-1102 4/25/26 02-1103 3/4 02-1104 29 02-1105 1/2/4/5 02-1107 8/9 02-1108 23 dep 02-1109 11/12/28/29

276 03-3120 1/2-12/12-30 08-8192 16/17/29/30 08-8193 17/18/19/20 08-8195 28/29/30 08-8197 25/26 08-8203 12/13/14 09-9210 22-24/25- 09-9211 1/3/4 09-9212 1 dep 10-0216 17/18 92-3294 4/5/7/10/11/12 93-0601 27/28 94-0066 2/3-5 96-0001 25/26 96-0003 8/9 98-0053 9/10 305/514 AMW C-17A: 03-3125 17/24/25/28 03-3126 9/10/19/20 03-3127 2/3 04-4128 2/3/5/6/19/20/28/29 04-4130 14/15 04-4134 17/18 04-4135 2/27- 04-4136 17/18/30 04-4137 9/10/16/17/18/19/20 08-8198 4/5 436/512 AW C-5M: 85-0002 12-14 86-0013 16/17 C-17A: 06-6165 12/13/16/17 06-6166 14 06-6168 28/29 07-7170 2/3/20/21-23 07-7171 3/4/5/28/29 07-7173 27/28 07-7174 26/27 07-7175 4/5/25-30 07-7176 1/2/12/13/18/19/21/22/28/30 07-7177 3/4/11/12/23/24 07-7178 1/2/4/5/21/23 437/315 AW: C-17A: 01-0188 20/21/23/24/25/26 01-0189 20/21 01-0193 1/12/13/15/17/18-20 01-0195 25/26 01-0196 26/27 01-0197 1/2/3/13/14/15/16/17/18/22/23/24/25-27/27-29 02-1098 1/6/7/15/16/19/20/21-23 02-1099 25/26/27/28 02-1100 11/12 02-1101 25 03-3122 23/24 03-3123 27/28 03-3124 28/29 07-7184 19/20/27/28 07-7185 22/23 07-7188 1-3/17/18/19/20 08-8190 3/4 08-8191 28/29 09-9205 7/8 09-9206 7/8/29- 09-9207 14/15 09-9208 29/30 10-0214 11/12 89-1192 15/16/21/22/23 92-3292 5/6/11/12/25/26 94-0065 12/13/14 94-0070 30- 95-0104 1/3/4/27/28 95-0107 7-9/10/17/19/20 96-0002 1/2/26/27 96-0006 8/9 98-0054 6/7/11/12 Ms ANG 183 AS C-17A: 03-3113 5/6/7/8/12/13/14/15/19/20/21/22/26/27/28/29 03-3114 1/2/3/14/15/16/17 03-3115 7/8/9/10 03-3116 21/22/23/24/28/29/30 03-3117 1 AFRC 433 AW C-5A: 69-0007 21/24/25/27/29 69-0016 4/5 70-0445 20/23/26/28/30 70-0461 27 AFRC 439 AW C-5B: 84-0060 2/3 86-0014 14/15 87-0039 27/28 AFRC 452 AMW C-17A: 05-5140 28/29/30 05-5141 1/2/3/4/5/6/14/15/17/18/19/20/22/23/24/25/26/27 05-5144 7/8/9/10/11/12/13 Tn ANG 155 AS C-5A: 69-0010 14-16 69-0026 11-18 WV ANG 167 AS C-5A: 69-0012 3-5 70-0452 6 dep

SPANGDAHLEM, GERMANY:Visitors noted duringApril - 01 90-0535 C-17A AFRC 89 AS “"Rch560” 04-4130 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch557” n/s 94-0070 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch243” n/s 06-6155 C-17A 60/239 AMW "Rch866” n/s 96-0003 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch783” 07-7185 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch883” 01-0188 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch883” 13 92-3294 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch710” n/s 02-1100 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch648” 96-0001 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch863” 02 08-8194 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch341” n/s 01-0186 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch260” 03 90-0533 C-17A 15 Wg 535 AS "Rch858” n/s 04-4132 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch697” n/s 96-0003 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch254” 06-6162 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch546” n/s 07-7186 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch739” dep 5th 14 92-3292 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch797” 04 94-0070 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch243” n/s 15 93-0602 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch310” 96-0002 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch247” n/s 16 84-0062 C-5B 436/512 AW "Rch450” n/s 00-0174/AK C-17A 3 Wg 517 AS "Rch602” n/s 17 01-0189 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch677” dep 19th 06-6160 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch876” n/s 99-0167/AK C-17A 3 Wg 517 AS "Rch145” n/s 05 98-0054 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch188” 18 00-0179 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch241” n/s 06 03-3126 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch777” n/s 06-6164 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch109” n/s 09 06-6158 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch045” n/s 19 02-1111 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch397” 60-0321 KC-135R AFRC 452 AMW "Rch941” n/s 06-6154 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch791” n/s 10 04-4128 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch859” n/s 06-6163 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch598” n/s 06-6155 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch435” n/s 21 58-0052 KC-135R "Rch171” n/s 11 93-0599/AK C-17A 3 Wg 517 AS "Rch455” n/s 22 96-0001 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch559” n/s 01-0195 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch214” n/s 04-4128 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch639” n/s 06-6158 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch865” n/s 24 07-7176 C-17A 436/512 AW "Rch636” n/s 12 96-0003 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch541” 07-7184 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch245” n/s 277 25 02-1104 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch891” n/s 28 04-4134 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch036” n/s 08-8197 C-17A 62/446 AW "Rch968” 04-4137 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch232” n/s 159115 C-9B “CNV6221” 06-6154 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch883” n/s 26 06-6154 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch406” 06-6155 C-17A 60/349 AMW "Rch614” n/s 07-7177 C-17A 436/512 AW "Rch407” 29 01-0196 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch108” 27 177701 CC-177 RCAF 429 TS “CFC4067” 09-9207 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch214” n/s 03-3125 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch749” 30 177701 CC-177 RCAF 429 TS 28 01-0188 C-17A 437/315 AW "Rch612” dep 30th 01-0188 C-17A 437/315 AW 03-3126 C-17A 305/514 AMW "Rch238” n/s Note: 52 FW 81 FS: 6 x A-10Cs returned to Spangdahlem via Sigonella on the 10th “Trend 81-86 80-0275 81-0956 81-0965 81-0966/52OG 81-0981/81FS 81-0985

WIESBADEN, GERMANY: Visitors in April were - 12 84-0180 C-12U E/52 AVN + 19/26th 89-26165 UH-60A G/52 AVN 23 86-0079 C-12J E/52 AVN News regarding the based units - D/52 AVN C-12U 84-0161 returned from maintenance in the USA during the second half of the month Co B/1 MIB RC-12K sent RC-12K 85-0148(?) back to the USA in early April for conversion to aRC-12X

ST JOHN’S, : Noted in April were (with thanks to a new site “http://stjohns247.blogspot.com/” (the direction, East or West is in brackets at the end of each line) - 01 ZH870 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqns “RRR5912” (E) n/s 15 1320 DHC8-300 UAW AF “Speedair401” (E) 161530 C-9B USN “CNV9185” (W) n/s 16 164995/AX C-130T VR-53 “CNV3426” (E) n/s 02 165738/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 “Otis81/83” (E) 165379/BD C-130T VR-64 “CNV3447” n/s 168070/BH KC-130J VMGR-252 “Otis81/83” (E) 18 164995/AX C-130T VR-53 “CNV3426” (W) 95-6049 CN-235 427 SOS “Elga50” (W) 19 ZH867 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqns “RRR5811” (E) 03 ZH868 Hercules C.5 24/30 Sqns “RRR5718” dep 84-0161 C-12F “Army40161” n/s “E” arrived March 29th Transall GAF “GAF189” (W) n/s 165379/BD C-130T VR-64 “CNV3287” (W) 21 251 Gulfstream 4 Irish AAC “IAC251” (E) 04 164762/CW C-130T VR-54 “CNV3528” (W) n/s 08-5693 C-130J N51008 “Lockheed 93” (W) 05 62-1792 C-130E del to Jordanian AF “Rch715”(E) 165163/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky99” (W) n/s 88-1305 AC-130W 27 SOW “Rch1043” (E) n/s 07 88-1304 AC-130W 73 SOS “Rch1036” (W) n/s 24 69-5819 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1010” (E) n/s 08 130601 CC-130J RCAF 8 Wg “CFC2541” 156 CN-235M FrAF “CTM3011” (W) dep 26th 09-9205 C-17A 437/315 AW “Rch739” (W) 25 87-0024 MC-130H 352 SOG 7 SOS “Breeze51” (E)n/s 08-3175 C-130J 317 AG “Rch959” (W) dep 11th 69-5823 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1011” (E) 09 06-4634 C-130J 19 AW “Rch039” (W) Transall GAF “GAF189” (E) n/s 10 73-1584 EC-130H 55 ECH “Axis41” (W) 26 89-0510 AC-130U AFSOC “Rch1005” (W) n/s 08-5693 C-130J “Lockheed93” (E) n/s 66-0217 MC-130P 1 SOW 9 SOS “Rch1012” (E) 65-0991 MC-130P 67 SOS 352 SOG“Breeze51”(E)n/s 27 CH-08 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF678” (W) n/s 164181/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky99” (E) CH-12 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF645” (E) n/s 163311/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “”Yanky96” (W) n/s 164995/AX C-130T VR-53 “CNV3965” (W) n/s 90-0166 AC-130U AFSOC “Rch1004” (E) dep 12th 29 x 2 F-15E 366 FW “Cube81/82” 11 ZH867 Hercules C.4 24/30 Sqns “RRR5810” (W) n/s 159114 C-9B USN “CNV9506” (W)

12 164995/AX C-130T VR-53 “CNV3426” (W) n/s 30 163591/NY KC-130T VMGR-452 “Yanky99” (E) n/s CH-12 C-130H BD 15 Wing “BAF645” (W) n/s 84-0165 C-12U D/52 AVN “Duke45” (W) n/s 13 03068 Do328 524 SOS “Rch1047” (E) n/s

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OUT OF SERVICE – 1205 AUSTRIA Graz/Thalerhof – Yet another Transall has entered preservation. LTG-63 C-160D 50+94 was flown in on 8 May 2012 to join the Osterreichises Luftfahrtmuseum collection.

BELGIUM Spa – (4.12) Yak-52 LY-FOU (c/n unknown) has appeared here. Mirage VBA BA-30 and F-84F FR-27 are both still preserved. Continued Existence: 4.12 Balen (CM.170 MT-29), Geraardsbergen/Overboelare (C-54A (42-72247)), Herstal (CM.170 MT-30, F-16A FA-46), Lommel (Jet Provost T.3 (XN512), MiG-21PFM 4407), Rocourt (F-16A FA-36), Sterrebeek (F-104G FX-76), Westouter ( C-47B K-31/OT-CNR).

BULGARIA Continued Existence: 3.12 Anevo (Mi-4 (37)), Banya (Su-22M4 501), Bozhurishte (Lim-5 116), German (MiG-21PFM 43), Graf Ignatievo AB (MiG-19S 04 as 681), Katunitsa (4 L-39ZA, 10 MiG-23BN), Novi Iskar (L-29 114), Orizari (MiG-17PF 18), Plovdiv (MiG-21UM 34 at Technical University), Rakovski (MiG-23BN 06), Sadovo AB/Cheshnegirovo (MiG-23BN 66), Tsarimir (MiG-19P 544).

CANADA Edmonton MAP/Blatchford Field AB (3.12) The Alberta Aviation Museum is here. Outside are: 18476 CF-100 Mk 5D 100476 21506/PP-506 Lockheed CT-133 (composite with 21386) 21533 Lockheed CT-133 408 Sqn 17425 McD CF-101B 101032 101060 McD CF-101B The real CT-133 21533 crashed on 3 March 1966. It is sometimes said to be based on the fuselage of 21452, which also cannot be correct. Inside 886 II (composite of two aircraft) (2366) Beech Expeditor CF-RSX 19101/PX-101 Sabre 1 HR147/TH-Z DH Mosquito B.35 VP189 CF-HMQ 2114 DH Tiger Moth 1211 C-GDWI (A79-657) DH Vampire T.35 ex RAAF 12927 Douglas CC-129 C-FROD 305 Fleet Canuck not ex mil C-FMHW (494) Norseman IV CF-EIH The museum does not know the identity of the Anson. A restoration workshop, usually open, contains: 2195 GR.V CF-FAV 5273 NA Mitchell III also marked FW251

CROATIA Continued Existence: 4.12 Vukovar (MiG-21bis 107).

FRANCE (57) Waltembourg – (4.12) Two aircraft can be found inside the Pulse nightclub, which is currently closed for renovation. This location is adjacent to the ALAT base at Phalsbourg. The F-4G is an ex BDR airframe from Spangdahlem. (69-7236) McD F-4G 7001 Mikoyan MiG-21PFM ex Poland Continued Existence: 3.12 (67) Molsheim (Mirage VF 24/13-SP). 4.12 (57) Bitche (Mirage IIIE (579/3-XJ)), (67) Sarre-Union (Mirage IIIR 314/33-TC).

GERMANY Ankum (NI) - This private collection is stored in a large spotter-proof barn. G.91R/3 31+21 is a new arrival, having come from Karlsruhe/Baden Airpark. The collection will be moving to a new museum to be set up at Damme. 28+31 Aero L-39ZO 31+21 Fiat G.91R/3 99+02 Fiat G.91R/3 24+01 Mikoyan MiG-21US 20+33 Mikoyan MiG-23ML (90+46) Piaggio FWP.149D D-ENTM (90+98) Piaggio FWP.149D D-EFWP 91+47 Piaggio FWP.149D spcl c/s (91+96) Piaggio P.149D D-EGSG 25+07 Sukhoi Su-22M4 546 25+08 Sukhoi Su-22M4 25+46 Sukhoi Su-22M4 Aurich (NI) - (4.12) Three aircraft still are inside the gate of the Blücherkaserne on the B210 northeast of the town centre.

279 All are easily visible from outside. 20+86 Lockheed F-104F 29+16 38+49 McD F-4F 44+08 Bergheim (NW) - The Automobiles + Technics Museum has closed down. F-104G 22+65 and P.149D (JB+391)/(D-EABE) were both still present in April. Büchel (RP) - (4.12) Three aircraft are preserved inside the gate and easily visible. 21+67 Lockheed F-104G spcl c/s 43+70 Panavia Tornado spcl c/s 52-6707/DC+101 Republic F-84F Preserved on base are: (94+34)/DC+382 Lockheed T-33A JD+395 3 Lockheed T-33A ex 58-0688 In GI use with the Ausbildungswerkstatt are: 86+42 Bolkow Bo105P 25+86 Lockheed F-104G outside 26+26 Lockheed F-104G 43+62 Panavia Tornado 44+26 Panavia Tornado Others: (43+15) Panavia Tornado c/n 4244 stored in trees 45+44 Panavia Tornado spcl c/s stored, HAS 91+65 Piaggio FWP.149D stored in trees Damme (NI) – C-160D 50+37 flew in on 20 March 2012 for preservation at a new museum which is being set up here. The aircraft from Ankum (see above) will be moved across. Donauwörth/Genderkingen (BY) - (4.12) This field is to the east of the town. Based are: (56+82) Dornier Do27A-4 camo c/s D-EDCV (5064) Klemm Kl35D ex Sweden D-ECIC (44-80693) Piper L-4J red c/s D-ECAS Friedrichshafen Airport (BW) – (4.12) A new exhibit at the Dornier Museum is UH-1D 70+45 (ex Oberpfaffenhofen). It arrived on 14 March 2012. Holzdorf (ST) – It has been confirmed that the UH-1D at the gate is 71+90, painted as 71+27. It replaced the real 71+27 (which was scrapped) sometime around 2007. Jever (NI) - (4.12) All change on the dump here. Identified in various stages of destruction were Tornados 45+10, 45+52, 45+79, plus F-4F 7_-253 (38+43). Karlsruhe/Baden Airpark (BW) – (4.12) G.91R/3 99+10 (ex Büchel) has appeared here, sitting outside the HAS used by the World of Flight collection. CF-104 104785 is still preserved in Söllingen village. Köln/Bonn (NW) – Do27B-1 (AS+930) which was preserved on the first floor of the Möbel Zentrum Airport had gone by November 2011. Memmingen/Munich West Airport (BY) - (4.12) The Fliegergeschichtliche Museum Jabog 34 has acquired the cockpit of F-104G c/n 8215 (24+66). The (complete) aircraft used to be preserved at Germersheim until being replaced by 21+00 around early 2010. Continued Existence: 4.12 Ahaus (NW) (Mi-2 (510927)/D-SCHGL, Su-22M-4 25+06), Augsburg IAP (BY) (based P.149D (91+91)/D-EDSF), Biber ach (BW) (Tu-134A (182)/DDR-SCL), Bochum (NW) (Sabre 5 BB+131), Emlichheim (NI) (MiG-21MF 23+46), Garching (BY) (Alpha Jet 41+28), Georgsdorf (NI) (ex Polish MiG-23UB 850), Geretsried (BY) (unidentified CH-53), Germersheim (RP) (F-104G 21+00), Haldenwang (BY) (F-104G 23+30), Heide (SH) (UH-1D 73+09), Husum/Schwesing (SH) (G.91R/3 99+43, 99+48), Immenstaad am Bodensee (BW) (unmarked Do27 56+45), Kall (NW) (MiG-23MF (564), Mi-8T (636)), Kamen (NW) (Bo105M (80+96)), Köln/Bonn (NW) (P.149D (AS+473)/D-EKQA), Lahr (BW) (F-104G (24+38), MiG- 15UTI (140)), Lauben (BY) (G.91R/3 31+74), Marxzell (BW) (MiG-15UTI (75), Sycamore (78+18) as D-HELM), Messtet ten (BW) (F-104G (25+99), F-84F (DD+306), Neu Ulm (BY) (G.91/R3 32+56), Oldenburg (NI) (Sabre 6 JB+371, G.91R/1 31+01 at air base, UH-1D 73+70 at Kaserne), Rheine/Bentlage (NW) (Do27B 56+86, Alouette II 77+18), Stegen (BY) (Mi-2 (3728)), Stuttgart IAP (BW) (BK.117 (98+22) as D-HDRF), Ummendorf (BW) (F-104G 22+43), Varel (NI) (UH-1D (71+14), Wattenheim (HE) (Avia 14T 3114), Wuppertal (NW) (AT-6C (H-40/D-FABY)), Zülpich (NW) (MiG-23ML 20+31).

ITALY Borgo Faiti (LT) - (4.12) The Museo Storico Piana delle Orme is at Via Migliara 43, 5 n° 29, Borgo Faiti. It is open Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat-Sun 0900-1800. Preserved in the grounds of this theme park are: (MM53-8146)/46-35 Fairchild EC-119G -/9-35 Lockheed F-104S-ASA MM81004/GF-80 Nardi NH.500MC The Starfighter is a problem, not unusual for this type in Italy! It is either MM6722 or MM6939, with the other example being at Lecce/Galatina. The Lecce/Galatina machine has the CFE plate from MM6939, but even this is no indication that it is correct, as several aircraft are known to have incorrect plates. The complete wreck of a P-40 which crashed into the sea in Jan44 can be found in the Anzio building. 42-10857/X4-9 Curtiss P-40L Bracciano (RM) – (1.12) Piaggio P.166M MM61926/26, last heard of many years ao in storage at Roma/Guidonia, is preserved at a lakeside campsite. Milan/Malpensa IAP (MI) – Updating MAR 290/55, Dakota IV (KJ952)/CS-AZL was ferried from storage at Perugia on 10 April 2012 to join the Volandia collection. 280 Sigonella (CT) – Atlantic MM40108/41-70 was broken up during April. It had been stored at the base since January 2009 at least. Continued Existence: 4.12 Pantano (TR) (G.91Y in Tiger c/s).

JAMAICA Kingston/Up Park Camp Heliport – (4.12) UH-1H JDF H-20 is still preserved at the Jamaican Military Museum, which is open Wed-Sun 1000-1600.

JAPAN Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture – (3.12) KV-107 51734 has been removed from storage and placed on display at the museum here.

MALTA Ta’Qali – (4.12) Noted at the Malta Aviation Museum were: AS7201 Agusta AB.47G-2 Bell UH-1 D-HAQO 9H-ACB Cessna O-1E ex MM61-2983 XG691 DH Sea Venom FAW.22 dismantled DE730 DH Tiger Moth (9H-RAF) WZ550/HF599 DH Vampire T.11 (43-15762) Douglas C-47A (C-FITH) (KN462) Douglas Dakota IV (T9-ABC) (XN769) EE Lightning F.2 cockpit (HS491) II dismantled MM6377/2-11 Fiat G.91R/1B WF714 F.8 WK914 WL360/G Gloster Meteor T.7 WS774 Gloster Meteor NF.14 Z3055/HA-E IIa WV826 O/161 FGA.6 EN199/R-B VS Spitfire F.IXc ‘Mary Rose’ The identity of the Huey is unclear. It is marked as D-HAQO, but shows signs of PNC-181 under the paint.

MOROCCO Marrakech – (4.12) Alouette AH.2 (XR382)/CN-HTS, which used to be stored at the airport, is plinth-mounted upside-down in the grounds of the.

NETHERLANDS Aalsmeerderbrug – (4.12) Two aircraft can be found at the Luchtvaart Hobby Shop at Molenweg 249, just off the N201. The TS-11 is visible from outside through the windows. The shop is open 1000 - 1800 Monday to Friday, 1000 - 1700 Saturday. (CNA-LM) Douglas C-47A ex Morocco, also 42-24211 (G-BPMP) cockpit, outside W1748 PZL TS-11 ex India Baarlo – (4.12) Noted with the Piet Smedts collection were: Outside D-8212 Lockheed F-104G 24+63, blue c/s 26+72 Lockheed F-104G Vikings c/s 593 Mikoyan MiG-23MF Showroom/garage 40+52 Dornier Alpha Jet 16520/HC Lockheed T-33A Shed ‘1’ 21+71 Lockheed F-104G JbG-34 KG+101 Lockheed F-104G 23+27 (for Palis Greece) 24+11 Mikoyan MiG-21US Shed ‘2’ R-2107 Dassault Mirage IIIRS 2422 Mikoyan MiG-23ML ex Czech Outside between the sheds XX974/FE BAe Jaguar GR.3A 40+65 Dornier Alpha Jet dismantled 1914 Mikoyan MiG-21M ex Poland 8909 Mikoyan MiG-21MF ex Poland 98+06 Panavia Tornado 25+13 Sukhoi Su-22M4 dismantled There are a lot more aircraft in the field beyond, including the following. 61+11 Breguet Atlantic (XN784) EE Lightning F.2A (for Greece) 99+05 Fiat G.91R/3 64-0745 McD GF-4C 94+50 Mil Mi-2S c/n 563401044 94+21 Mil Mi-8T 0219 Mil Mi-24D ex Czech FU-10 Republic F-84F (for Greece) 25+41 Sukhoi Su-22M4 98+16/2 Sukhoi Su-22UM3K c/n 17532371001 50+98 Transall C-160D Beekbergen – (4.12) FWP.149D (90+36), which was pole-mounted at the Parc Spelderholt, is no longer present. Hilversum - (4.12) Three of the resident warbirds were confirmed during April: 16544/FY NA AT-6A (Sk16B) ex Sweden 16291 N13FY 18-1445 Piper L-18C ex ALAT, USAAC c/s PH-FLG (41106) Zlin Z.526F ex Yugoslavia OO-YUG

281 Lelystad - (4.12) Noted in Wings Over Holland hangars during April were: (556) DH Tiger Moth ex SAAF, ex T5902 PH-DLK 02 Caarp CAP.10B ex France PH-RIC (108)/50S.9 MH 1521 ex France F-BNEX (91+08) Piaggio P.149D D-EIFE 413578/C5-W NA P-51D 44-74923, ex FAS410 PH-JAT (R-162) Piper L-21B yellow c/s PH-WDR (003)/48 white Yakovlev Yak-3UPW (new build) RA-3482K 866811/(92 yell) Yakovlev Yak-52 red c/s RA-1771K 877803/62 red Yakovlev Yak-52 ex Ukraine RA-3411K (888914)/101 red Yakovlev Yak-52 RA-2075K (899714)/(71 yl) Yakovlev Yak-52 ex Ukraine RA-3513K 9010312 Yakovlev Yak-52 RA-3574K 9111413 48 grey Yakovlev Yak-52 DOSAAF c/s RA-3480K Oud Loosdrecht – (4.12) Lim-5 220 is displayed inside the building of Mobiel Militair Depot at Oud Loosdrechtsedijk 108. It cannot be seen without access. The (rich) owner has also apparently acquired an ex Hungarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 – he has plans for the MiG-29 to fly. Seppe/Hoeven – (4.12) the following were noted here, most with the Vliegende Museum. The original fuselage skin of the Bf109 is being placed onto a modern framework. (N6866) DH Tiger Moth blue c/s G-AJHS (BB694) DH Tiger Moth red/black c/s G-ADGV (BB731) 9 DH Tiger Moth red c/s PH-VMS 15343/11 black Messerschmitt Bf109G-5 restn R-170 Piper L-21B ex ALAT 18-2540 PH-ENJ R-213 Piper L-21A ex KLu PH-RED R-344 Piper L-4H 44-79866 PH-LIK (877401)/13 yw Yakovlev Yak-52 RA-3326K Soesterberg - (4.12) The Militaire Luchtvaart Museum held its annual storage open days over the weekend of 14/15 April, fitting in nicely with the Friesian Flag Exercise at Leeuwarden. Starting with the museum itself, the following are outside: 61032/FC-032 Convair F-102A 61052, ex Greece D-8245 Lockheed F-104G (visible from A28) (940MS13)/47 red Mikoyan MiG-21PFM ex Soviet 25385/FU-385 NA F-86F 5307, ex FAP Q-283 NA F-86K 41871/FW-871 NA F-100D 42265, ex France Hall A - Snijdershal V-3 DH Dominie NF869 266 Fokker D VIII (N4729V) 221 Fokker D XXI replica 330 Fokker G.1A replica 429 Koolhoven FK 51 replica M-464 NA B-25J H-307 NA P-51D 44-12125 P-230 Republic F-84F cockpit, side room H-1 VS Spitfire LF.IXc ex MJ143 Hall B - Vreeburghal 225/K Agusta AB.204B B-37 Bolkow Bo105CB A-10 DH 82A Tiger Moth (PH-UFC) X-24 Dornier Do24T-3 HD.5-1 L-11 Fokker S.14 J-215 GD F-16A I-69 Gloster Meteor F.4 160/K Grumman US-2N N-144 F.4 6-43 FB.51 131/D Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.50 XE489 O-36 Hiller OH-23C D-8022 Lockheed F-104G Q-305 NA F-86K ex AMI MM53-8305 099/K NA AT-16 Harvard B-103 (B-175) NA Harvard stripped frame K-4011 Northrop NF-5B P-226 Republic F-84F K-171/DU-24 Republic F-84G 134/V Sikorsky UH-34J H-4 Sud Alouette II A-29, ex Belgium A-465 Sud Alouette III Grasshoppers markings Luitenant Rambaldohal K-8 Republic F-84E frame Workshop ------Bolkow Bo105 not ex mil (G-AZTI) half cabin The storage facilities are on the former base. The museum itself will eventually be relocated here. Outside 250 Breguet Atlantic 61+20 67-0275/CR McD F-4E 77-0132/CR McDD F-15A ‘32 FG’ 74-0083 Hangar 7 MZ236 Auster AOP.3 also R-11 dismantled G-10 Beech 18 not ex mil (PH-UDT) B-3107 Brewster Buffalo replica 16-212 Consolidated PBY-5A restn S-6 DHC Beaver 55-4582 T-443 Douglas C-47A RDAF K-688 E-22 Fokker S.11 MT-51 Fouga CM.170 45, ex France (F-GSHG) J-265 GD F-16B I-19 Gloster Meteor T.7 (I-189)/7E-5 Gloster Meteor F.8 dismantled N-122 Hawker Hunter F.4 L2-38 Lockheed 12-26 (OY-AOV) 201/V Lockheed SP-2H (B-165)/A50 NA Harvard USN marks R-87 Piper L-18C 53-4785 TP-19/TP-19 Republic RF-84F ex Greece 11253 H-20 Sud Alouette III Hangar 2 was not open to the public, but access was gained by some enthusiasts. 65-10825 Cessna T-37B dismantled N-305 Hawker Hunter T.7 D-5803 Lockheed TF-104G dismantled D-5805 Lockheed TF-104G for scrapping

282 D-5806 Lockheed TF-104G for scrapping 218 Lockheed SP-2H front fuselage M-5 Lockheed T-33A 51-9028 front fuselage M-50 Lockheed T-33A 51-4384 K-3011 Northrop NF-5A Continued Existence: 4.12 Aalsmeer (Auster AOP.3 (21-31)/PH-UFM), Amsterdam (Mi-2 (94+82)), Apeldoorn (TS-11 (214)), Barneveld (MiG-21MF 7902), Budel (F-104G D-8282), Deelen (Auster 5 NX537), De Kooy (AB.204B 220, SP-2H 216), Deurne (unmarked TS-11 317), Enschede (MiG-21US 24+12 as 707), Gilze Rijen (Bo105CB B-42, NF-5A K-3003 as K-3066, F-84F P-191), Groningen (Anson C.19 VM352 as K6285), Hasselt (F-104G 26+02 as D-8029), Hoeven (Hunter F.6 (N-226)), Hoogwoud (MiG-15bis 8810 as 1999), Kraggenburg (MiG-21MF 7436, Mi-8T 93+09), Lemelerveld (Grasshopper TX.1 WZ795/BGA 3488), Maasbracht (MiG-21M 2005, MiG-21UM 3036, Harvard B-178), Mill (Atlantic 61+10, F-104G 23+92, Mi-2 94+51), Nieuw Milligen (F-104G D-8053), Oosterhout (Mi-2 (94+52)), Overloon (4 aircraft as in EMOOS), Reek (F-84Fs P-224, P-229 (as P-312)), Rotte (Lim-6bis 417), Schaijk (Mi-2 (94+71)), Sexbierum (MiG-21UM 6509), Sint Isi dorushoeve (MiG-21UM 0565), Sint Maartensvlotbrug (MiG-21F-13 0210), Volkel (F-16A J-240, F-104G D-8279), Woensdrecht (F-16B J-260, T-33A M-54 as M-51, Harvard IIB B-177 as B-77), Zelhem (L-29 (0804), MiG-21PF 0404), Zwanenburg (MiG-21SPS 22+45), Zwolle (F-104G D-8268, NF-5B K-4012).

NORWAY Bodø – F-5A 133, which arrived at the base from Rygge on 16 November 2011, was moved across to the Bodø Videregående Skole during March. It will replace CF-104, the onward fate of which has still to be decided. Sessvollmoen – The EOD School is expecting to take delivery of F-5A 572 (ex Bodo).

POLAND Kazimierz – (5.12) TS-11 1810 is now plinth-mounted here. Kiekrz WKP – (3.12) Lim-2 403, which was preserved at a police training school on the site of the former Hotel Olimpia, has disappeared, fate unknown. Lódz LDZ – (3.12) Referring partly to last month (see Buk, Deblin), only the following aircraft remain on the former site of the museum, all outside: 36/10-RB Dassault Mirage IIIC 0916 Ilyushin Il-14P 47 Ilyushin Il-28 6510 Mikoyan MiG-21MF 06 Mikoyan MiG-21PFM 6509 Mikoyan MiG-21PFM 670 Mil Mi-6A Fates are required for the following, all l/n Aug11 except for Lim-5R 1913 (l/n Oct09). 09 Mikoyan MiG-21PFM 10 Mikoyan MiG-21PFM 103 PZL TS-11 109 WSK Lim-2 193 WSK SBLim-2 311 WSK Lim-2 905 WSK SBLim-2 1913 WSK Lim-5R Nowy Dziekanów MAZ – (3.12) Mi-2 544131055/07 yellow is still at the Pepeland amusement park at ul. Kolejowa 378. Second example 546101039/39 blue (l/n Aug11) had disappeared.

SPAIN Cuatro Vientos – Updating last month, the L-5E with the Fundacion Infante de Orleans is now marked as 44-17534 because new research showed that this was the correct USAAF identity for this machine. It is nice to see that a museum actually cares enough to correct an error. Las Bardenas – (4.12) Ten aircraft can still be found on the mock airfield on this range complex. They are visible in the distance from public roads in the Tudela area on the south side of the range. Referring to the 2008 GE image of the range, there is only one grey RF-4C, which is at the southwest end of the dummy runway. The other eight F-4s are camo, one near the grey one but on its own dispersal, six in a group, and finally a very battered one at the northeast end of the runway. Finally, the lone Mirage F1 is on its own dispersal. In addition to these relatively complete aircraft there are numerous remains, all unidentifiable but probably of aircraft due to the silver colour. In particular these are to the southeast of the northeast end of the runway, where many dispersals can be seen on Google Earth. Madrid – (5.12) CASA 101 E.25-01/79-01, in Aguila c/s with code 5, is now preserved outside the HQ. Continued Existence: 4.12 Sevilla/Tablada (Mirage F1EDA C.14-83/14-59, Do27A-4 U.9-53/407-91).

SWITZERLAND Dübendorf AB – (4.12) Pole-mounted Vampire FB.6 J-1126 has been removed from display outside the Fliegermuseum. Its place has been taken by F-5E J-3096 (ex Meiringen), painted in false colours as J-3013. Continued Existence: 4.12 Bäretswil (Mirage IIIC J-2201, Alouette III V-245), Basle IAP (CM.170 (530)), Bex (Vampire FB.6 J-1627), Bulle (MiG-21MF 5304), Füllinsdorf (Vampire FB.6 (J-1150), Geneva (Mirage IIIS J-2314, Hunter F.58 J-4085), Grandvillard (Venom FB.50 J-1544), Granges (Vampire FB.6 J-1158), Grenchen (preserved F-104S-ASA (MM6830), Langenbruck 283 (Vampire FB.6 J-1185), Langenthal (Venom FB.50 J-1639), Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (Mirage IIIRS R-2102), Locarno/Magadino (P.3 A-858), Martigny (Vampire FB.6 J-1176), Neuparadies (VRampire FB.6 J-1133), Orbe (MiG- 21MF 5305), Pratteln (MiG-21MF 5210), Rickenbach (Venom FB.50 J-1578), Sion (MiG-21UM 0856 at Military Megas tore, Vampire FB.6 J-1154 at SEAT garage), Stabio (MiG-21UM 5021), Studen (4 aircraft as in EMOOS), Triengen (Venom FB.50 J-1624 as EU-GEN), Waltenschwil (Mirage IIIRS R-2104), Zetzwil (Mirage IIIS J-2302).

THAILAND Bangkok/Don Muang – (4.12) As forecast, JAS.39A 39178 has arrived for display at the Thai Air Force Museum. It is now planned for it to remain in Swedish colours on one side, with Thai markings on the other.

UNITED KINGDOM Bournemouth IAP, Dorset – (5.12) Noted hangared with DS Aviation in early May were: (N6-766)/(808) DH Sea Vampire T.22 (G-VYPO) XP924/E134 DH Sea Vixen D.3 (G-CVIX) XR537 HS Gnat T.1 (G-NATY) The Sea Vampire has been sold and will depart for restoration to airworthy condition. One other departure is the pod of Vampire FB.9 WL505 which has left for Norfolk. Cantley, Norfolk – (4.12) A private owner here has three jets. WZ584/K DH Vampire T.11 (G-BZRC) dismantled (XH328) DH Vampire T.11 pod J-1632 DH Venom FB.50 (G-VNOM) pod The wings of the Venom are still at London Colney. RAF Cosford, – A visit to the RAF Museum in mid April found the following present: Outside XV249 BAe Nimrod R.1 XM497 312F (G-AOVF) XG225 Hawker Hunter F.6A 8713M XS709/M HS Dominie T.1 XV202 Lockheed Hercules C.3 204 Lockheed SP-2H Hangar 1 WE600 Auster T.7 (mod) TX214 Avro Anson C.19 XP411 AW Argosy C.1 XD674 BAC Jet Provost T.1 XX496/D BAe Jetstream T.1 XJ918 HR.14 8190M (T.2B-272) CASA 352L G-AFAP (XM823) DH Comet 1A G-APAS VP952 DH Devon C.2/2 WP912 DHC Chipmunk T.10 FS628 Fairchild Argus II (G-AIZE) Fieseler Fi103 BAPC 94 XS639 HS Andover E.3A XR977/3 HS Gnat T.1 WV746 Hunting Pembroke C.1 (WV562)/P-C T.1 7606M XX654/3 SA Bulldog T.1 XL703/Z SA Pioneer CC.1 WL679 T.1 (WP495) Westland Dragonfly HR.3 G-AJOV XR525/G HC.2 Hangar 2 XX765 BAe Jaguar GR.1 ACT XM351/Y BAC Jet Provost T.3 XX946/WT BAe Tornado P02 (8883M) XF926 WG760 EE P.1A WG777 Fairey FD-2 WK935 Gloster Meteor F.8 (mod) XN714 Hunting 126 XD145 SaRo SR.53 WG768 Short SB.5 Hangar 3 RF398 B.2 ZG477/67 BAE Harrier GR.9 L-866 Consolidated PBY-6A TA639/AZ-E DH Mosquito TT.35 J-1704 DH Venom FB.54 475081/GM+AK Fieseler Fi156C-7 A-515 FMA Pucara Focke-Achgelis Fa330 (8469M) Hawker Hind (BAPC 82) LF738/UH-A Hawker Hurricane IIc XK724 HS Gnat F.1 24 Kawasaki Ki100-1b (8476M) (BAPC 83) 191461/14 yw Messerschmitt Me163B-1a 191614 420430/3U+CC Messerschmitt Me410A-1/U2 (5439) Mitsubishi Ki-46-III (8484M) 44-13573/B6-V NA P-51D 44-73415 (9133M) K9942/SD-D VS Spitfire I Yokosuka MXY-7 (8486M) (BAPC 99) Cold War Exhibition XM598 B.2 TS798 Avro C.1 KN645 Douglas Dakota IV XH171/U EE Canberra PR.9 XG337 EE Lightning F.1 74-0177/LN bl GD F-111F XA564 FAW.1 WS843/J Gloster Meteor NF.14 XL568/X Hawker Hunter T.7A TG511 HP Hastings T.5 XH672 HP Victor K.2 XN972 HS Buccaneer S.1 XN962 cockpit (XV591)/013 McD Phantom FG.1 cockpit 503 Mikoyan MiG-21PF ex Hungary (G-BRAM)

284 XB812/U NA Sabre F.4 (9227M) XL993 SA Twin Pioneer CC.1 XR371 Shorts C.1 68-8284 Sikorsky MH-53M XD818 BK.1 (7894M) 1120 WSK Lim-2 ex Poland Noted through the windows of the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre were: ZF534 BA EAP XS695 HS Kestrel FGA.1 Dunkeswell, Devon – (3.12) A new arrival here from Andrewsfield following a change of ownership is ex Belgian L-18C (OL-L08)/G-BTUR. East Haring – (4.12) Wessex HAS.1 XS876 PO/523 (ex East Midlands) has appeared on a trailer at the Roudham Park Industrial Estate. Hibaldstow, – Beagle Terrier 2 (VF631/G-ASDK), formerly at Spanhoe, is now under restoration in the main hangar. It will be repainted into military marks. Lundin Links/Pilmuir Farm, Scotland – (4.12) L-18C (MM51-15303)/G-BIYJ still lives at this private strip. Netherthorpe, South Yorkshire - (4.12) Tiger Moth R5136/(G-APAP) is a new resident here, having moved in from RAF Henlow at the end of last year. Newcastle IAP – (3.12) Two warbirds are based here. XM479/54 BAC Jet Provost T.3A G-BVEZ XX694/E SA Bulldog T.1 (G-CBBS) The Newcastle College Aviation Academy in the old Gill hangar has: (XM355) BAC Jet Provost T.3 blue/white c/s XM419/102 BAC Jet Provost T.3 8990M WB584 DHC Chipmunk T.10 PAX (7706M) restn Further Chipmunk T.10 PAX WB670 has moved to Carlisle Airport. One of the Academy staff owns a Whirlwind which is stored dismantled in various places. The cabin is in the Heaton area. XJ723 Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 St Athan, Wales – As forecast in the March issue, L-29 (294699)/RA-01611 arrived here by road on 12 April 2012 to join the other three of the type. Weston-super-Mare, – (5.12) The latest Italian arrival at The Helicopter Museum is ex Carabinieri AB.206 (MM80927)/CC-49. Wycombe Air Park, Buckinghamshire – Ex Indian Tempest II HA557 was shipped out of the Parkhouse Aviation yard at the end of April en route to a new life in the USA. The frame of a second example was reported in a small Parkhouse workshop in early May. Continued Existence: 4.12 Bromsgrove (cockpit of Hunter FGA.9 XE597), Dundee Airport (stored L-21C (MM54-2586)/G-BWUB), Elgin (Buc caneer S.2B XW530), Hamble (Gnat T.1 XM693), Hemel Hempstead (Wasp HAS.1 XT439, plus pods of Vampires WZ581, 221), Longton (Jet Provost T.3A XM425/88/8995M), Winsford (Sea Harrier F/A.2 ZE691 -/710), Wolver hampton (cockpit of Jet Provost T.5A XW315). 5.12 RAF Cranwell (Jet Provost T.5A XW353/3), RAF Croughton (F-100D 54-2212 as 63000, F-105G 62-4428 as 63428), Little Rissington (Wessex HC.2 XR528), RAF Wittering (Harrier GR.7A ZD469).

USA Birmingham Airport AL – Two new exhibits for the Southern Museum of Flight were delivered by road from Fort Rucker on 12 April 2012. Both are former OPTEC aircraft. 95-16555 Antonov An-2T 88-1606 Mil Mi-24D Buckeye MAP AZ – (4.12) Canso A (11047)/703/N413PB has arrived here from Glendale MAP. Cape May NJ – (5.12) In Hangar 1 can be found the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum. Open Mon-Fri 0900-1700, weekends by appointment. Web: . The TA-4J cockpit reported as 156891 is a purpose-built trainer. (142180)/1 Douglas A-4A Blue Angels (741572)/12 Northrop F-5E VMFT-401 161422/AA112 Grumman F-14B VF-102 67-15633 Bell AH-1F RI NG, c/n 12193 61182/13 Bell UH-1M 66-15160 (or 65-9462?) 69-15905 Bell EH-1X 67-16638 Hughes OH-6A (allocated 21May01) 52-7834 Bell OH-13G c/n 1061 67-16835 Hughes TH-55A c/n 880942, tank from 67-16699 1462 Sikorsky HH-52A Polar Star (67-17002) Hughes TH-55A c/n 291109, black c/s 38073/318 Boeing N2S-3 N9844H 140089/WB Cessna O-1C 140090 -/018 Vultee BT-13 N40018 40-75382/36 Boeing PT-17 40-1825 N56Z (85460)/3 Grumman TBM-3S ex RCN N145WB (86180)/L401 Grumman TBM-3S ex RCN, USN c/s (CF-MUD) 140557 NA T-28C Quantico (10055)/331 Lockheed T-33A ex JRV, ex FAB FT-14, ex 51-9248 -/032 Lockheed T-33A USN c/s, ex JRV, ex FAB FT-13, ex 51-9032 (1961)/23 white Mikoyan MiG-15bis Soviet c/s, ex Chinese Navy N51MG MCAS Cherry Point NC – (5.12) The Fleet Readiness Center East (the former NAD) has an office complex on the southern boundary of the airfield to the east of the main gate. Three aircraft sit outside, airfield side. Further SH-60B 162116 HP/454 (May11) has disappeared. -/110 Sikorsky SH-60B 166518/410 Sikorsky SH-60R 165444 Boeing MV-22B Davis Monthan AFB AZ – Two C-5As have been put on auction for parts reclamation. Bids close on 23 May. The serials involved are 66-8307 (originally incorrectly quoted as 66-8302) and 70-0458. 285 Also put up for auction in May: F-111 67-0050, 68-0122, 68-0127, 68-0137, 68-0142, 68-0150, 68-0257, 69-6504. T-37B 57-2344. Fort Hood TX – An OH-6A marked 16269 is now on display here. It is presumably a memorial, as the real 67-16269 was lost in Vietnam on 9 August 1969 with the death of all three crew. Fort Worth/Hicks Field TX - (5.12) Six Hueys live in Hangar 740. All were originally supposed to go to Afghanistan, but the move never took place. (63-8770) Bell UH-1H white c/s N20446 (64-13497) Bell UH-1H white c/s N3147M (64-13619) Bell UH-1H white c/s N619WR (66-17187) Bell UH-1H white c/s N37TV (67-17658) Bell UH-1H white c/s N658H (70-16416) Bell UH-1H white c/s N2048K Havelock NC – (5.12) The Craven Community College now has two ex sitting outside, the Jet Provost being a new arrival. 164104/AB621 Sikorsky SH-60F HS-11 XW413/69 BAC Jet Provost T.5A 9126M (N413XW) Kingsville TX - The H M King High School has finished aviation training and has returned TA-4J 156904 B/122 to NAS Kingsville. It will remain at the base for the time being. Lancaster/W J Fox Field Airport CA – (4.12) The (short) Huey on the ramp belonging to the Antelope Valley College has a sticker on the door stating “State of Washington 1990 aircraft 4151”. Ideas anyone? Little Rock AFB AR – C-130E 61-2358 left here for display at Edwards AFB CA on 1 May 2012. As well as being the first E model built it was also the last in active-duty service. Millville MAP NJ - (5.12) Preserved outside the Millville Army Air Field Museum are the following. 154200/NP00 Douglas A-4F VA-55 85-25343 Shorts C-23C Kwajelein (50837) Douglas C-47B also ex 43-49747 cockpit, travelling exhibit Mojave CA – (4.12) The following were noted with the National Test Pilots School during April. (6882) Douglas C-47TP ex SAAF N882TP Bell OH-58 N170FR Bell OH-58 N173FR (56-4255) Sikorsky H-19D N31611 (530532) Aero L-39C ex Russia N145XX (947) Atlas Bosbok ex SAAF N165TP (468) Atlas Impala camo c/s N156TP (471) Atlas Impala N158TP 478 Atlas Impala (N7085F) stored (481) Atlas Impala camo c/s N152TP (497) Atlas Impala N154TP (498) Atlas Impala N155TP (135103) Bell CH-135 N212TP (80+04) Bolkow Bo105M c/n 5004 N105FR 80+16 Bolkow Bo105M D-HZXA stored 80+74 Bolkow Bo105M (D-HZXB) stored (80+29) Bolkow Bo105M N175FR WP850 DHC Chipmunk T.10 N735DH AR-110 Saab RF-35 Draken N110FR AT-154 Saab Sk-35 Draken N168TP 380 Siai S.211 ex (VH-BKS) New York City NY - The USS Intrepid Museum has disposed of some exhibits to make way for the arrival of the space shuttle Enterprise. TF-10B 127074 WF/2, MiG-15 624, and Scimitar F.1 XD220/608 were all shipped to Schenectady NY in April using mainly river transportation. Opa Locka FL – After years of storage at Ryan Field AZ, C-54D (43-17228)/152/N9015Q flew into here on 17 March 2012 to become resident.. Orlando FL – (4.12) Two aircraft are preserved outside and easily visible at the National Vietnam War Museum, which is at 3400 N. Tanner Rd (off SR50 in Union Park). 142741/AC03 Douglas A-4B 66-16896 Bell UH-1V The museum is expecting a C-7 front fuselage and a T-34C in the near future. CA – (4.12) UH-25B 130059 is a new exhibit on the San Diego Carrier Museum on the USS Midway, having arrived from the restoration site at NAS North Island. San Diego/Brown Field - (4.12) The California Flight Museum is here, although it is apparently rarely open. Noted through gaps in the hangar door were: (42-34206)/19 Fairchild PT-19A N1110R XR984 HS Gnat T.1 N316RF 4418 Mikoyan MiG-21U ex Hungary, Soviet c/s N315RF Others noted: (142360) Grumman HU-16C N43GL (1416) Aero L-29 ex Czech N63DV 831148 Aero L-39C N39ED (902) PZL TS-11 Team Iskry c/s N902BB The Albatross was probably a visitor. It usually lives at Long Beach IAP. San Diego/Gillespie Field CA – (4.12) New at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Annex/Restoration Facility is the fuselage of SNJ-4 27842/N7400C, which has come from Clarksfield OH via a short stay in an industrial estate at Tulsa OK. Its identity is a problem, as 27842 became C.6-159 in Spain and is preserved at Cuatro Vientos. Shaw AFB SC - (5.12) The open days in May provided a chance to check on the OOS situation. Five aircraft are preserved inside the main gate. 81-0964/SW bl Fairchild A-10A 75-0309 54-0465 /N Douglas EB-66C 63-7748/SW McD GRF-4C 56-0099/JO McD RF-101C 68-10962/SR Cessna O-2A ‘507 WG’ A sixth is currently undergoing restoration in a hangar, having arrived from AMARG in February. 286 68-0039/UH r GD F-111E Two more aircraft are on base outside the 9th AF HQ. 93-0534/SW m Lockheed F-16A 79-0309 226470/E4 Republic P-47D replica Titusville/Space Coast RAP FL – (4.12) A new arrival at the Valiant Air Command Museum is T-34C 161055 E/055. With its continuing withdrawal from USN service this type is starting to reach museums. Valdosta GA – F-86L 52-10057 was removed from the town and taken to Moody AFB on the night of 24/25 April 2012. It will be placed on display in the base Heritage Park after completion of restoration work. It was originally dedicated in Valdosta in 1961, so had spent over 50 years in the town. Wright-Patterson AFB OH – C-17A 87-0025/ED was flown in on 25 April 2012 to join the National Museum of the . It had actually left Edwards AFB on 23 April. Continued Existence: 4.12 Atlantic City IAP NJ (F-16B 81-0816, F-100F 56-3897 as 63902, F-106B 57-2523), Boron CA (NF-4D 66-7716/ED), Columbia/Owens Field SC (B-25C (41-13285)), De Bary FL (F-15A 76-0076 as 85-125), Kennedy Space Center FL (T-38A N969NA), Merritt Island FL (AH-1F 68-17023, UH-1H 71-20139), Orlando IAP FL (B-52D 56-0687), St Cloud FL (AH-1F 68-17052). 5.12 Camden/Kershaw CAP/Woodward Field SC (F-4C 63-7622), Columbia/Fort Jackson SC (UH-1D 64-13972), Darlington CAP SC (T-33A (53-6089)/TR-089), Greenville SC (NF-86H (52-1976)/FU-976), Hartwell GA (A-4B (142105)), Kure Beach/Fort Fisher NC (UH-1H 68-16289), McEntire JNGB SC (F-16A (75-0746) ‘169 FW’), Mineral Wells TX (UH-1H (65-10068)/71), Mineral Wells MAP TX (T-38A (61-0809)/1), Myrtle Beach IAP SC (A-7D 70-1019, A-10A 79-0097, F-100D 56-2967), New Bern NC (F-11A 141802). North Myrtle Beach SC (UH-1B 150, PV-2 (37492)/(N72707), Wil mington NC (F-11A 138619 at Strickland Military Surplus, T-33A 52-9766 at VFW 2573, OS2U-3 3073 on USS North Carolina).

UK UNIT UPDATE Continued from Page 250 ZD716/084 Marham Wg ex Lossiemouth Wing 20.04 Puma HC.1 ZD745/093 CMU ex Lossiemouth Wing 03.05 XW214 33/230 Sqn ex Askari Thunder, Kenya ZD746/094 Stored Lossiemouth ex WLT XW237 33/230 Sqn ex Askari Thunder, Kenya ZD748/096 Marham Wg ex CMU 12.04 ZA937 PDSH ex 33/230 Sqn 05.04 ZD793/101 WLT Lossiemouth Sentinel R.1 ZD810/102 Op Herrick ex Lossiemouth Wing 16.04 ZJ691 5 Sqn ex Op Herrick 02.05 ZD843/106 TEF ex Operation Herrick 19.04 ZJ694 Op Herrick departed 02.05 ZD890/113 Lossie Wg ex 31 Sqn 03.05 Sea King ASaC.7 ZD996/EB-B W.f.u Coningsby ex 41(R)TES XV671/183 VAHS ex Operation Herrick 03.04 ZG752/129 Lossie Wg ex CMU 30.04 XZ578/30 771NAS ex VAHS Tristar C.2 Sea King HAR.3/3A ZE705 216 Sqn ex ADAT, Bahrain XZ590/F SKAMG ex VAHS 25.04 Typhoon FGR4/T3 XZ593/I 22/23(R) Sqn ex VAHS Fleetlands ZJ802/QO-B 3 Sqn ex TMF 30.04 ZA105/Q 22/23(R) Sqn ex VAHS Fleetlands ZJ811/BP 11 Sqn ex 29(R) Sqn ZE370/T 22/23(R) Sqn ex SKAMG 01.05 ZJ815/BN 3 Sqn ex 11 Sqn ZH541/V SKAMG ex VAHS/Ag-WHL 30.04 ZJ936/QO-C 3 Sqn Special 100 year c/s Sea King HC.4 ZJ937/QO-W TMF ex BAE Warton R2 30.04 ZA293/A Ag-WHL ex 845NAS ZK300/DG 11 Sqn ex EJ/6 Sqn 02.05 ZA312/(C) Yeovilton ex VAHS/Ag-WHL 18.04 ZK305/DE 11 Sqn ex TMF now with 845NAS/E ZK306/BT TMF ex 29(R) Sqn 05.04 ZA314/WT 846NAS ex 848NAS 03.04 ZK322/EZ 29(R) Sqn ex EZ/6 Sqn 12.04 ZD479/WQ QinetiQ ex 848NAS 03.04 ZK323/DN 11 Sqn ex EH/6 Sqn 30.04 ZD626/S 845NAS ex SKAMG 02.04 ZK327/QO-D 6 Sqn ex 3 Sqn 02.05 ZD627/WO CHFMU ex 848NAS 18.04 ZK329 BAE f/f 24.04 ZE425/WR 848NAS ex CHFMU 18.04 ZK333 6 Sqn ex TMF arrived 30.04 ZF120/F 846NAS ex SKAMG 05.04 ZK334 TMF d/d 02.05 ex BAE Warton ZF122/R/WV 845NAS ex Ag-WHL 26.04 VC-10 C.1K/K.3 Squirrel HT.1 XR808/R 101 Sqn ex Operation Herrick 18.04 ZJ260/60 670 Sqn ex 660 Sqn Vigilant T.1 ZJ276/76 ex DHFS w/o 20/04/2012 ZH207/UN 612 VGS ex ACCGS Tornado GR4/4A Viking TX.1 ZA458/024 Lossie Wg ex 31 Sqn 03.05 ZE503/VG 621 VGS ex CGS f/n 14.04 ZA469/029 TEF ex Operation Herrick 19.04 ZE530/VS 621 VGS ex CGS f/n 14.04 ZA543/036 Marham Wg ex CMU 30.04 ZE558//WF 615 VGS ex ACCGS f/n 14.04 ZA559/049 Lossie Store ex 9 Sqn, arrived 20.04 ZE563/WL 615 VGS ex CGMF f/n 24.03 ZA594/060 CMU ex Marham Wing 10.04 ZE600/WZ 615 VGS ex 622 VGS f/n 24.03 ZA607/070 Marham Wg ex CMU 03.05 ZE628/XS 625 VGS ex 622 VGS f/n 14.04 ZA611/073 Op Herrick ex Lossiemouth Wing 16.04 ZE685/YV 611 VGS ex ACCGS f/n 14.04

287 VFA-11 F/A-18F Super Hornet 166628/AB-100 on the USS Enterprise at the end of March (MAtthew Clements)

Another Enterprise shot on March 27th - E-2C 165647/AB-602 od VAW-123 (Matthew Clements)

Final Enterprise shot - HS-11 SH-60F 164801/AB-611 all taken in the Mediterranean (Matthew Clements) EADS C-295 with temporary civil registration EC-296 at Luqa on April 17th (Robert Sant)

AFSOC PC-12/U-28A 05-0597 at North Las Vegas Airport on February 8th (Tony Doyle)

VP-47 P-3C 160287/RD-287 carrying out circuits at Luqa IAP on March 1st 2012 (Robert Sant) GAF JG71 F-4F 38+28 at Leeuwarden on April 13th for Frisian Flag 2012 (Jaap Dubbeldam )

Another Frisian Flag 2012 participant at Leeuwardenon April 16th Flygvapnet JA-39C 39280 (Vic Stoneham)

KLu F-16AM J-872 of 323 Sqn at Leeuwarden on April 16th during Frisian Flag 2012 (Vic Stoneham)