XH558 scheduled for RAF Cottesmore – 14 April 08
These are the times ETA Mon 14th Apr 1530 local ETD Wed 16th Apr 1100 local
The details have been released onto the web by someone based at RAF Cottesmore. I’ve got a mate based there who has confirmed the details as of tonight.
Please bear in mind that this is the intended plan. Cottesmore obviously had to be tipped off to the intended plan. The operative word here is intended. They may decide on another of the announced NOTAM dates to get her into Cottesmore.
For anyone contemplating taking a trip to RAF Cottesmore. One of the easiest routes to the 22 end of the runway is at the following grid. Obviously assuming that 22 is in use! I passed by here today and there was no Police/Traffic cones out, so don’t shoot the messenger if you turn up and there is!
Copy and paste into Google Earth
52°44’15.41″N 0° 37’41.51″W
The coords will take you to the entrance to the field leading to the 22 end. This is part of the Viking Way and is a Public Footpath. Simply follow the sign posts and this path will take you up to the approach lights. If you carried on
this path it would take you into the village of Thisleton. There is plenty of parking space on the grass verge leading up to this Viking Way entrance. Zoom out and you’ll see the slip roads off the A1. If you are coming North bound off the A1 then don’t follow the signage for RAF Cottesmore, but turn right and take the first exit at the roundabout.
Just follow the excellent advice on the following and you shouldn’t go wrong.
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/spotting/cottesmore.html
From
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/
Please don’t shoot the messenger if she doesn’t turn up as ‘scheduled’!
Cheers
TJ
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