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TankEngineStar

15th Nov 2007, 13:16

Does anyone know what plane is circuling the forth estuary near Edinburgh. 15th Nov about 13:30ish. Looks very high and has performed 4 large circles. Also andy ideas what the plane is doing?

11Fan

15th Nov 2007, 15:55

Also andy ideas what the plane is doing?

I'm gonna go with 360's.

Wee Jock McPlop

15th Nov 2007, 17:53

Probably an E3-D (AWACS). UK airspace has various orbit areas dedicated for E3 operations - one of which is in that general area over Scotland. Hope that helps.

WJMcP