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GLV-V and Eindhoven, December 13 2012

AH-64D Apache - Q-26 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-26 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-26 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-26 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force
 
E-3A Sentry - LX-N90454 - NATO Early Warning & Control Force - NATO
 

RAF Mildenhall, December 02 2012

Martin / General-Dynamics WB-57F - N926NA/26 - NASA
 

Lelystad, October 22 2012

Fokker F50 - U-05 - 334 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   Fokker F50 - U-06 - 334 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   Consolidated PBY5A Catalina - PH-PBY - Catalina PBY Foundation - Netherlands   Fokker F50 - U-05 - 334 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force
 

RAF Lakenheath, October 18 2012

MC-12W - 09-0655 - 9 Reconnaissance Wing - United States Air Force
 

RAF Brize Norton, October 16 2012

C-130 Hercules C1K - XV200/200 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   Tristar KC2 - ZD950 - 216 Squadron - Royal Air Force   VC10 C1K - XV108/Y - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C4 - ZH873/873 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 
Tristar KC2 - ZE706 - 216 Squadron - Royal Air Force   VC10 C1K - ZA150/J - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   VC10 C1K - ZA150/J - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   AN-124 Ruslan - RA-80245 - Volga-Dnepr
 
VC10 C1K - ZA150/J - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   AN-124 Ruslan - RA-80245 - Volga-Dnepr   VC10 C1K - ZA150/J - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   VC10 C1K - XV108/Y - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 

RAF Leuchars, October 05 2012

P-8A Poseidon - 167952/JA-952 - VX-1 - United States Navy
 
P-8A Poseidon - 167952/JA-952 - VX-1 - United States Navy   P-8A Poseidon - 167952/JA-952 - VX-1 - United States Navy   P-8A Poseidon - 167952/JA-952 - VX-1 - United States Navy   P-3C-III Orion - 161765/LT-765 - VP-62 - United States Navy
 

Eindhoven, September 22 2012

Douglas Dakota C3 - ZA947 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - United Kingdom
 
C-160 Transall - 50+34 - Lufttransportgeschwader 63 - German Air Force   C-130 Hercules - 1504 - 14. eltr - Polish Air Force   C-160 Transall - 51+02 - Lufttransportgeschwader 63 - German Air Force   C-130 Hercules - CH-04 - 15 Wing - Belgian Defence - Air Component
 
C-130 Hercules - 99-1431 - 143 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Force   C-130 Hercules - CH-04 - 15 Wing - Belgian Defence - Air Component   C-160 Transall - 51+02 - Lufttransportgeschwader 63 - German Air Force   C-130 Hercules - ZH868 - 24 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 
Douglas C-47A Skytrain - N473DC - United Kingdom - Privately Owned - United Kingdom
 

RAF Mildenhall, September 15 2012

KC-135R Stratotanker - 60-0345 - 171 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Fairford, September 13 2012

B-52H Stratofortress - 60-0024/LA - 20 Bomber Squadron - United States Air Force   B-52H Stratofortress - 60-0024/LA - 20 Bomber Squadron - United States Air Force   B-52H Stratofortress - 60-0024/LA - 20 Bomber Squadron - United States Air Force   B-52H Stratofortress - 60-0024/LA - 20 Bomber Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, September 09 2012

E-6B Mercury - 164404 - VQ-4 - United States Navy
 

Gilze-Rijen, August 29 2012

F-16AM Fighting Falcon - J-008 - 313 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   CH-47D Chinook - D-667 - 298 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-21 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-21 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force
 
C-130J-30 Hercules - 08-8612/RS - 37 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   C-130J-30 Hercules - 08-8612/RS - 37 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   A-109BA Hirundo - H29 - Wing Heli - Belgian Defence - Air Component   TB30 Epsilon - 133/315-YX - EPAA 00.315 - French Air Force
 
TB30 Epsilon - 133/315-YX - EPAA 00.315 - French Air Force
 
DC-10 Transport - T-255 - 334 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   DC-10 Transport - T-255 - 334 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   AH-64D Apache - Q-21 - 301 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   SA342M Gazelle - 3548/GAE - 1 RHC - French Army
 
E-3A Sentry - LX-N90456 - NATO Early Warning & Control Force - NATO   E-3A Sentry - LX-N90456 - NATO Early Warning & Control Force - NATO   A-10C Thunderbolt II - 81-0962/SP - 81 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   A-10C Thunderbolt II - 81-0980/SP - 81 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
A-10C Thunderbolt II - 81-0992/SP - 81 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
Tucano T1 - ZF290/290 - 207 (Reserve) Squadron - Royal Air Force   Tucano T1 - ZF239/239 - 207 (Reserve) Squadron - Royal Air Force   F-16AM Fighting Falcon - J-009 - 313 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force   Tornado ECR - 46+33 - Jagdbombergeschwader 32 - German Air Force
 
Bo105P Bolköw - 87+16 - Heeresfliegerwaffenschule - German Army   Bo105P Bolköw - 87+16 - Heeresfliegerwaffenschule - German Army   EF2000 - 30+66 - Jagdbombergeschwader 31 - German Air Force   CH-47D Chinook - D-102 - 298 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force
 
EF2000 - 30+75 - Jagdbombergeschwader 31 - German Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, July 23 2012

RC-135U Combat Sent  - 64-14847/OF - 45 Reconnaissance Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, July 21 2012

B-1B Lancer - 85-0064/DY - 7 Bomber Wing - United States Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, July 01 2012

RC-135V Rivet Joint - 64-14841/OF - 38 Reconnaissance Squadron - United States Air Force   KC-130J Hercules - 165738/BH - VMGR-252 - United States Marines   KC-130J Hercules - 167112/BH - VMGR-252 - United States Marines   KC-130J Hercules - 166380/BH - VMGR-252 - United States Marines
 

RAF Lakenheath, June 28 2012

F-15C Eagle - 86-0164/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0604/LN - 494 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle - 98-0132/LN - 494 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15E Strike Eagle - 97-0220/LN - 492 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0318/LN
 
F-15C Eagle - 86-0163/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15C Eagle - 84-0019/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15C Eagle - 86-0164/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15C Eagle - 86-0160/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
HH-60G Pave Hawk - 88-26109/LN - 56 Rescue Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 

Murcia-San Javier , June 04 2012

C-101 Aviojet - E.25-80/79-03 - Ala 79 - Spanish Air Force
 
C-101 Aviojet - E.25-80/79-03 - Ala 79 - Spanish Air Force   C-101 Aviojet - E.25-71/74-25 - Ala 74 - Spanish Air Force   C-101 Aviojet - E.25-13/79-13/5 - Patrulla Aguila - Spanish Air Force   C-101 Aviojet - E.25-71/74-25 - Ala 74 - Spanish Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, May 31 2012

E-11A  - 11-9001 - United States Air Force 11-9001 (c/n 9001) E-11A from the 653rd Electronic Systems Group based at Hanscom AFB, MA is seen departing RAF Mildenhall on the 31st May 2012. This airframe previously had a civilian registration (N901GX) which was on lease from Raytheon to the US government. It now belongs to the United States Air Force still with its Battlefield Airborne Communication Node (BACN) configuration.
 

RAF Brize Norton, May 25 2012

C-130 Hercules C3P - XV188 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-17 Globemaster III - ZZ171 - 99 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH877 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130J Hercules - 5629 - 332 Skvadron - Norwegian Air Force
 
C-17 Globemaster III - ZZ171 - 99 Squadron - Royal Air Force   VC10 KC.2 - XV108/Y - 101 Squadron - Royal Air Force   Voyager KC.2 - ZZ330 - QinetiQ - Aircraft Test & Evaluation - Royal Air Force   C-17 Globemaster III - ZZ171 - 99 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 
Voyager KC.2 - ZZ330 - QinetiQ - Aircraft Test & Evaluation - Royal Air Force
 

RAF Lakenheath, May 12 2012

C-17 Globemaster III - 00-0171/AK - 517 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Force   C-17 Globemaster III - 00-0171/AK - 517 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Force   C-17 Globemaster III - 00-0171/AK - 517 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Force   C-17 Globemaster III - 00-0171/AK - 517 Airlift Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Northolt, May 09 2012

EF2000 Typhoon - ZJ936/QO-C - 3 Squadron - Royal Air Force

Detached at RAF Northolt for nine days of training were four Typhoon FGR.4's for Operation 'Olympic Guardian', which is a trial run to test security for the forthcoming Olympic Games. They were joined by Puma transport and Lynx helicopters that are trained to intercept unauthorized aircraft or enemies in the airspace.

The nine-day exercise saw the fighters fly over London escorting simulated intruder aircraft as well as helicopters and naval units conducting boarding exercises on the River Thames.

The exercise ended on the 10th May. It is the first time fighter jets have been stationed at the west London site since WWII.

The Typhoon’s were from 11 Squadron and 3 Squadron From RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The latter are celebrating there 100th Anniversary this year and to commemorate this they have painted the C/O’s Typhoon in this striking colour scheme.

 
EF2000 Typhoon FGR4   - ZJ924/DD - 11 Squadron - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZJ936/QO-C - 3 Squadron - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZJ933/DF - 11 Squadron - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZJ933/DF - 11 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 

Seymour Johnson AFB, May 07 2012

F-15E Strike Eagle - 89-0483/SJ - 335 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 89-0492/SJ - 335 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 87-0190/SJ - 333 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 88-1674/SJ - 333 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force
 
F-15E Strike Eagle - 89-0482/SJ - 333 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 87-0179/SJ - 333 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 86-0189/SJ - 335 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force   F-15E Strike Eagle - 87-0192/SJ - 335 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Force
 
E-4B - 75-0125 - 1 Airborne Command and Control Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, April 14 2012

AC-130U Spooky II - 90-0166 - 4 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, March 29 2012

AC-130W 88-1306 'Stinger' is seen arriving on runway 29 very early on the morning of 29th March 2012 at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk. The aircraft is operated by the 73rd Special Operations Squadron, 27th Special Operations Wing based at Cannon AFB, New Mexico. This is the first time this type has routed through the suffolk base since its designation change from MC-130W 'Dragon Spear'. Note the Bushmaster II GAU-23/A 30mm gun at the front of the aircraft.
AC-130W 'Stinger'  - 88-1306 - 73 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Force
 

Machynlleth Loop, March 28 2012

EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZK332 - Royal Air Force
 
Hawk T1 - XX281 - Fleet Requirements and Air Direction Unit - Royal Navy - Fleet Air Arm   Tornado GR4A - ZA412/017 - 9 Squadron - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZJ937/QO-W - 3 Squadron - Royal Air Force   Tornado GR4 - ZA587/055 - 15 (Reserve) Squadron - Royal Air Force
 
Hawk T2 - ZK010 - 4 (Reserve) Squadron - Royal Air Force   Tornado GR4 - ZA587/055 - 15 (Reserve) Squadron - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZK332 - Royal Air Force   EF2000 Typhoon FGR4 - ZJ937/QO-W - 3 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 

RAF Lakenheath, March 26 2012

F-15D Eagle - 86-0182/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
F-15C Eagle - 86-0178/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15D Eagle - 86-0182/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15C Eagle - 86-0154/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0331/LN - 492 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 

RAF Mildenhall, March 26 2012

KC-135R Stratotanker - 59-1492/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
MC-130P Hercules - 66-0220 - 67 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   MC-130P Hercules - 66-0215 - 67 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   MC-130H Hercules - 87-0023 - 7 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   MC-130P Hercules - 66-0215 - 67 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 
MC-130H Hercules - 88-1803 - 7 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   KC-135R Stratotanker - 63-8008/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   KC-135R Stratotanker - 63-8008/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   KC-135R Stratotanker - 63-8008/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 

RAF Mildenhall, March 22 2012

KC-135R Stratotanker - 63-8008/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   KC-135R Stratotanker - 62-3499/D - 351 Air Refueling Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   MC-130P Hercules - 66-0220 - 67 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   MC-130P Hercules - 66-0220 - 67 Special Operations Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 

RAF Brize Norton, March 22 2012

C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH887 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH875 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH887 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH875 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 
C-130 Hercules C3 - XV188 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH886 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH886 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force   C-130 Hercules C5 - ZH886 - 47 Squadron - Royal Air Force
 

RAF Lakenheath, March 22 2012

F-15E Strike Eagle - 97-0222/LN - 492 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15C Eagle - 86-0159/LN - 493 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0331/LN - 492 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe   F-15E Strike Eagle - 91-0331/LN - 492 Fighter Squadron - United States Air Forces in Europe
 

Gilze-Rijen, March 21 2012

CH-47D Chinook - D-664 - 298 Squadron - Royal Netherlands Air Force
 

Lelystad, March 19 2012

Bae 146-200 - ZE707 / OO-TAY - Royal Air Force
 

RAF Mildenhall, March 17 2012

WC-135W Constant Phoenix - 61-2667/OF - 45 Reconnaissance Squadron - United States Air Force
WC-135W 61-2667 "Constant Phoenix" belongs to the 45th RS / 55th Wg based at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Here it is seen taxiing for departure at a rather damp RAF Mildenhall after a 48 hour stop en-route back to the United States from Japan. It was on temporary deployment in Japan where it was carrying out radioactive nuclear cloud sampling missions after the Japanese tsunami in 2011 affected the two nuclear power plants in Fukushima.
 

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