according to Scramble USN/USMC overview, there are no active duty units stationed at Sigonella at the moment (apart from a baseflight). Has the MH-53 unit been relocated/de-activated? How about the COD detachement with C-2's, still present with 2 planes?
The only American based plane there is the baseflight's C-26. C-2's will only be based if there's a carrier around in the med, but you could expect some USN P-3's on deployment. And don't forget the Italian 41st stormo with their Atlantics (or is it Atlantiques?).
Small mil log for;
Sigonella 15th October
C-5A 69-0015 137AS Stewart
C-17A 06-6155 436AW
C-130T 164993 VR-64
C-130T 164996 VR-64
C-26B 900528 AOD Sig
Harrier T10 ZH660 no mks on repair
also noted 5 x AV-8C of USMC
1 x AMI MB339 landed to AMI ramps, and further C-17 on approach at 12.45L.
Any help with AV-8s, second C-17 and MB339 much appreciated.
Also noted on 20th October, 2 x C-130s of R Saudi AF (?) descending into Sig around 16.00L. Any help here is gratefully received.
Regards
Rick W