6x F-22 & 4x F-35 due Lakenheath Friday?

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6x F-22 & 4x F-35 due Lakenheath Friday?

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Posts on FC suggest the above are due in on Friday for a two week exercise. Usual caveats apply.

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Have heard this, have also heard they are due on the 8th.
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Re: 6x F-22 & 4x F-35 due Lakenheath Friday?

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I would think Friday is more likely - gives them the weekend to rest.
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Ex runs from 9th til 20th October

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RichCliff wrote:Ex runs from 9th til 20th October


Monday 9th is a public holiday in the States (Columbus Day). Usually a quiet day at the US bases...? :question:
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It's not just an Exercise with those assets mentioned. It's a joint RAF/USAF future tactics exercise which will involve RAF Typhoons and other aircraft.
So, i assume the 9th will either be a planning/classroom day or they will all fly... Don't know anymore than that.

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