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Twin2040
2nd May 2011, 16:17
Hi Guys - Civil guy asking for advice - Camp Bastion .... anything to tell - flew years ago many times in and out of Kandahar near by - Thanks - Twin2040.

P6 Driver
2nd May 2011, 16:24
It might help anyone who feels like writing about an operational military base what sort of information you are trying to find out! And why.

Wander00
2nd May 2011, 16:43
See - Osama a isn't dead!

Faithless
2nd May 2011, 17:29
Twin- it's almost like asking a question of where can you get your hands on depleted Uranium.

Very random question :ugh:

Trim Stab
2nd May 2011, 17:37
Depleted uranium (238 isotope) is no use to anybody. What you want is Uranium-235.

Melchett01
2nd May 2011, 17:44
Depleted uranium (238 isotope) is no use to anybody. What you want is Uranium-235

Have they started stocking that in the Bastion NAFFI again? Couldn't get anything other than plutonium isotopes last time I was passing through.

minigundiplomat
2nd May 2011, 18:17
Massive and far busier than you will remember. [No state secrets given away I think].

Runaway Gun
2nd May 2011, 19:07
If you tell us what time you'll be dropping off the Page 3 girls, we'll tell you whatever you need to know.

Tiger Tales
2nd May 2011, 19:24
Have they started stocking that in the Bastion NAFFI again? Couldn't get anything other than plutonium isotopes last time I was passing through.

Have the Army been banned again? :}

kharmael
2nd May 2011, 20:07
Don't think they have a "NAAFI" at Bastion.

Mahogany_Bomber
2nd May 2011, 20:41
No NAAFI, EFI instead.

RotaryWingB2
2nd May 2011, 22:02
There's lots of sand. And some tents. Take sunscreen, and an extra vest.

The food has improved in the past 5 years though.

VinRouge
2nd May 2011, 22:50
I wouldnt bother going. Not that highly rated on Tripadvisor.

iRaven
3rd May 2011, 05:29
Twin 2040

You will get a good idea as to what to expect from this

Camp Bastion Airstrip in Afghanistan is As Busy As Stansted - UK's #1 Community: Navy, Marines, Army, RAF (http://www.hmforces.co.uk/news/articles/1095-camp-bastion-airstrip-in-afghanistan-is-as-busy-as-stansted)

The club-class lounges suck though - enjoy!

iRaven

Twin2040
3rd May 2011, 07:11
OK - guys - thanks anyway - get the point. Where just looking for info if its difficult to fly in and out - traffic pattern etc. - will find out myself soon. Just to clarify - I was not looking for any sensitive info.... Best Regards. Twin.

lj101
3rd May 2011, 08:15
Twin

PM me your fax details i will send some TAPS

NutLoose
4th May 2011, 11:45
Dont forget the sink plug to go with those Taps.. ;)

EladElap
6th May 2011, 11:14
Not much to tell. New runway operational, parking problems seem to have been alleviated by the opening of the new civilian ramp. Just make sure you take plenty of gas, as I've often been held 30 minutes plus while waiting to land.