February 7, 2016 at 7:20 pm
I saw a US Airforce KC-10 Extender and two KC-135’s at Stansted today and was curious to know why they are there. Anyone?
Thanks,
Rob
By: Mpacha - 15th February 2016 at 20:42
Yes, they were weather diversions. The KC-10 circled Mildenhall a few times before diverting.
By: Wyvernfan - 9th February 2016 at 07:39
Thanks for the replies.
Baz – ah that would explain it :). I wasn’t complaining as I haven’t seen them there before and it made my day when I realised it was a KC-135 coming in on finals.
Rob
Edit; I think the KC-10 left this morning as one flew over Duxford fairly low about half an hour ago heading Mildenhalls way.
By: bazv - 8th February 2016 at 09:35
Rob
According to ‘Fighter Control’ – weather diversions – xwind in excess of 25kts.
rgds baz
By: J Boyle - 8th February 2016 at 03:29
Cheaper fuel?
Good duty free shop?
By: snafu - 7th February 2016 at 23:14
Mildenhall closes for the weekends now, maybe?