Apache's over Kent

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Robin
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Apache's over Kent

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Just had 4 Apache's in loose formation fly at low level over Maidstone in a Southerly direction,
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The 4 aircraft have just flown over in a reverse direction.
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Just gone over Fords Dunton.

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Sprinted to grab a shot of them on their way back - went directly over me as they headed south but were a bit further west as they returned

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I saw these over Snodland at 1615. Cracking sight and sound.
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I see your four apaches, and raise you the expectation of 8 next Tuesday:

NOTAM up for 'FORMATION FLYPAST BY 8 APACHE' for 26 Jun 2018 12:00 to 18:00

Routing:
WATTISHAM
KEEVIL
PORTLAND
WOODBURY COMMON
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2024 - Midlands AF, Cosford, Sywell, RIAT etc...

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jamyt123 wrote:I see your four apaches, and raise you the expectation of 8 next Tuesday:

NOTAM up for 'FORMATION FLYPAST BY 8 APACHE' for 26 Jun 2018 12:00 to 18:00

Routing:
WATTISHAM
KEEVIL
PORTLAND
WOODBURY COMMON

Passed over Chelmsford about 10 minutes ago. :up:
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Did not see them over Maidstone, hope for better luck on the way back. :whistle:
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saw the 8 over Dorking yesterday, lovely site, actually got people to stop and look up !!
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Another NOTAM for 8 Apaches, this time in the evening on Thursday 28th June:

FORMATION FLYPAST BY 8 APACHE HEL ROUTING:

WATTISHAM 520739N 0005720E
KEEVIL 511840N 0020648W
SALISBURY PLAIN 511352N 0020540W
KEEVIL 511840N 0020648W
WATTISHAM 520739N 0005720E

FORMATION PLANS TO TRANST AT 500FT TO 1000FT AGL

FROM: 28 Jun 2018 18:15 BST 29 Jun 2018 03:30 BST
Coningsby Spotter

2024 - Midlands AF, Cosford, Sywell, RIAT etc...

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