Retro Flight F-15QA’s over South Essex

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FGR2
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Retro Flight F-15QA’s over South Essex

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Saw a KC135 heading my way first thing this morning on ADSB. Quickly checked on FC, launched myself out of bed into some clothes and out the front door with the camera. By that time they had pretty much gone past. Still nice to see in formation though, (in the clear blue skies over Ford Dunton) with one tucked in on the boom, not something you see that often over here.

Not sure if the remaining pair will be following tomorrow.

Very heavily cropped pic:

ImageRetro Flight by L Linley, on Flickr

I think it is the fastest I have ever got out of bed!

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Re: Retro Flight F-15QA’s over South Essex

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The remaining F-15QA’s left Mildenhall this morning and were a bit further towards The M25. Not quite as impressive as the 4x last month, but good to see.

Not sure why they are on the refuelling boom so soon after leaving Mildenhall unless they are taking off with a lighter fuel load and topping up whilst in the air.

ImageKC-10 & F-15 QAs by L Linley, on Flickr

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Re: Retro Flight F-15QA’s over South Essex

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Another flight is apparently due tomorrow.

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