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Stansted US Airforce visitors – why?

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?

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Rob

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By: Mpacha - 15th February 2016 at 20:42

Yes, they were weather diversions. The KC-10 circled Mildenhall a few times before diverting.

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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.

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By: bazv - 8th February 2016 at 09:35

Rob
According to ‘Fighter Control’ – weather diversions – xwind in excess of 25kts.

rgds baz

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By: J Boyle - 8th February 2016 at 03:29

Cheaper fuel?
Good duty free shop?

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By: snafu - 7th February 2016 at 23:14

Mildenhall closes for the weekends now, maybe?

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