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Old 24th Nov 2020, 16:52
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Hi SHJ, yes starts today for about 3.5 weeks F-18 Hornets etc. like last year ..
From the RAF Leeming Twitter feed :
" There will be increased air movement for an exercise taking place 24 Nov to 18 December 2020.
The Station will be hosting a detachment of Swiss aircraft.
Low flying for short periods may be necessary, along with exercising at night.
Please note the viewing area is closed."
ALSO there a short article on this here ;
https://www.darlingtonandstocktontim...n-raf-leeming/
Thanks for that link TFC, I did wonder why on earth the Swiss AF would need to schlep across to the UK for an exercise, as the topography in Der Schweiz is particularly challenging. Night flying due to nose issues and risk of avalanches is the reason, which makes good sense.
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