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NATO exercise will see "significant" increase in low-flying aircraft

Last post 01-17-2008 9:04 AM by Dragon Lady. 4 replies.
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  • 01-09-2008 5:37 PM

    NATO exercise will see "significant" increase in low-flying aircraft

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    Extract from the Orcadian Website.
     

    Orkney residents are being warned of a “significant” increase in low-flying aircraft over the next few weeks.

    According to MP Alistair Carmichael, a NATO military exercise will take place between January 14 and February 2008.

    He said: “If anyone has any specific concerns that arise from this exercise, I would be more than happy to take them up with the MoD.”

    The exercise involves air forces from eight NATO countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Italy, and will allow participants to learn more about the capabilities of their NATO partners, through the planning, and conducting of, low-flying missions.

     

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  • 01-09-2008 6:18 PM In reply to

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     This is the first Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) exercise of 2008 based at Kinloss.

     The course runs for 4 weeks with 15 flying missions from 16 Jan to 7 Feb both inclusive with night flying scheduled for 21-25 Jan.
     

  • 01-12-2008 9:13 AM In reply to

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    These arrived at Kinloss yesterday.

    Belgian F-16AM
    French Mirage 2000D
    French Mirage 2000N
    French Mirage F1CT
    Italian Tornado

    Support aircraft

    Belgian C-130H
    French C-160R

    Interesting to see the Mirage 2000N. Do they usually take part in the TLP?

     


     

     

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  • 01-14-2008 9:02 AM In reply to

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     A few images from the arrivals.

     All images copyright Andy Walker, PM me for contact details.


     

     

     

     

  • 01-17-2008 9:04 AM In reply to

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    Some more arrivals 16.1.08.

    French Navy Super Etendard
    French Navy Falcon 10MER - supporting aircraft
    RNLAF F-16AM

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