EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Green Gecko exercise coming up:

Expect helicopters from DHC for LZ and FARP operations.

https://www.defensie.nl/downloads/beslu ... elikopters

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TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA 'TWENTE' ACTIVATED FOR EXERCISE 'GREEN
GECKO 2023-2'.
AREA: PSN 521617N 0065350E RADIUS 5NM BTN GND/3000FT AMSL. GERMAN
FIR IS EXCLUDED.
AREA PROHIBITED. SAR, POLICE, HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
FLIGHTS AND OTHER AUTHORISED TFC ARE EXEMPTED AFTER PRIOR PERMISSION
FROM MILATCC SCHIPHOL. GND - 3000FT AMSL, DAILY 0800-1000 1100-1400 1700-2000,
30 MAY 08:00 2023 UNTIL 31 MAY 20:00 2023. CREATED: 29 MAR 06:14 2023
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Rumours go 2 C-130s are to participate as well
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Thanks guys, does that mean they operate from Twente airport or do they just fly through that zone ("boven Twente" staat in het artikel)? Sorry, not so familiar with this type of exercise and possibilities at EHTW and wonder if it is worth to visit the airport or not.
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Looks like Twente Aurport is in the zone, but not necessarily part or target of the exercise.
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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PH-AVR wrote: 12 Apr 2023, 19:23 Thanks guys, does that mean they operate from Twente airport or do they just fly through that zone ("boven Twente" staat in het artikel)? Sorry, not so familiar with this type of exercise and possibilities at EHTW and wonder if it is worth to visit the airport or not.
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Looking back at similar exercises, the FARP and LZ ops will most likely take place at the event terrain near the former atc tower (specifically: the field formerly used by the local RC flying club TRMC). In that case, the best viewing point would be the former fueltanks.
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Thanks Tim!
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PH-AVR wrote: 12 Apr 2023, 19:23 Thanks guys, does that mean they operate from Twente airport or do they just fly through that zone ("boven Twente" staat in het artikel)? Sorry, not so familiar with this type of exercise and possibilities at EHTW and wonder if it is worth to visit the airport or not.
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Here is a spotting map of the airport. As a small update I've added some flight routes and marked the location where the FARP and LZ ops might take place as I explained earlier. Hope it helps

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewe ... GiV8KW8Heu
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Thanks again Tim, that's very helpful. So the light green zone, if I understand you well, will be used by the helicopters and with dark blue 'fuel tanks' being the best place to spot them. If the weather allows I will definitely pass by! Afternoon seems best for photos given sun.
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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The exercise will take place at the airport
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Exercise is apparantly ment to take place at the airport as the airport as objective which has to be captured and secured,

Current possible participating aircraft:
CH47F
AS532U2
AH64D
C130H (smaller versions, should be the 988 and 781 or just 1 on both days)
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Daan Westenberg wrote: 14 Apr 2023, 13:39 Exercise is apparantly ment to take place at the airport as the airport as objective which has to be captured and secured,

Current possible participating aircraft:
CH47F
AS532U2
AH64D
C130H (smaller versions, should be the 988 and 781 or just 1 on both days)
Apart from the helicopters, expect one M28, no C130’s
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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Probably has been changed then
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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As far as I have been informed, only a M28 and perhaps a civilian helicopter will take part.
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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TRDNT02 N-110 is routing east and seems to be going towards Twente
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Re: EHTW 30/31-05-2023 MIL - Exercise 'Green Gecko 2023-2'

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M28 D-CPDA airborne from Magdeburg
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