Originally Posted by
Marly Lite
I am a 30 years serving military Pilot.
I am out and about in the UK most days. In 30 years I have had nothing but professional help and service from all ATC units up and down the country. Thank you guys/gals, my job is difficult and there's nothing like the reasssuring voice of somebody at the other end of the airwaves when you need it, especially on a dark horrible night. Thankyou for 30 years of dealing with me.
What time on a 'dark and horrible night'?
NOTAM C0526 says airport (and presumably ATC) closed 2359 to 0600 from 15 until 25 Jan at 0559.
Or maybe their primary radar was 'off' for some reason; most airfields can only operate 'SSR only' to clear arrivals ie no transits then that's it.