F-22 deployment(s) 2022 to Europe (was: ETAD)

[Chrissly69]

Any updates how many F-22's and what day they will arrive next week?

Source: https://www.airforcemag.com/usafe-wont- ... &fs=e&s=cl

[Trabanti]

Thanks for sharing the article. Why is it posted under the Spangdahlem topic? The base is not explicitly mentioned as FOL for the F-22s. In fact, after going through the article a 2nd time, it seems Lakenheath is more likely, since the General is mentioning the deployment in the context of building up 2 5th generation fighter squadrons there.

Anyway, let's see what happens, interesting it is!

[Key]

Spangdahlem is indeed not explicitly mentioned, but the general speaks of what the F-35s @SP will be succeeded by when they leave. There were other rumours too, of them going there, from what I understand.
Meanwhile, the word is: expected arrival at Lakenheath on Tuesday 26 July, continuing to Spang two days later. Should be staying for 3 to 4 months. I don't have the source for this though.

Erik

[Canberra TT.18]

It seems my somewhat cynical message is deleted. But as Trabanti says no mentioning of base and exact time. (Coming month doesn't mean next week)

A General mentioning the (logical) switch of one 5th generation fighter with another in the coming month. Most operational deployment switch after 5 to 6 months. And with in minutes on all kind of forums the great speculation begins. And with in hours ideas, rumors, suggestions and calculations become fact.

[Canberra TT.18]

Spangdahlem is indeed not explicitly mentioned, but the general speaks of what the F-35s @SP will be succeeded by when they leave. There were other rumours too, of them going there, from what I understand.
Meanwhile, the word is: expected arrival at Lakenheath on Tuesday 26 July, continuing to Spang two days later. Should be staying for 3 to 4 months. I don't have the source for this though.

Erik

Don't want to sound impolite but what is tactical reason for 2 days at LN. Other deployments haven't done that. Also part of the great rumor build up.

Let's wait and see.
Only thing we know F-22 will replace the F-35. When and where is a big ?
And what will happen to the Growlers......

[Key]

True, but the cynicism already multiplied, so I archived those posts. Let's w8&c, all useful info and thoughts (like yours just now) are welcome of course.

Thanks,
Erik

Edit: you posted again while I was typing.

[JPS]

Most operational deployment switch after 5 to 6 months.

The Hill and Vermont deployment on Spangdahlem were/will be both aprox 2,5 months

[Key]

More info was received, see this topic please.
This would mean the start of a Raptor deployment to SP could be around 12 August or so.

Erik

[Chrissly69]

BOBBY 63 from Travis AFB to Elmendorf and BOBBY 73 from McGuire to Elmendorf AFB later tonight.
Supporting the F-22s to Europe later next week.

Acc FC

[JPS]

BOBBY63, KC-10 82-0191 acc to ads-b, arrived at Keflavik from Elmendorf at 19:15 CET.

[wolfhound32fs]

6xF22 on deck at LN.

[Starfighter_F-104G]

6xF22 on deck at LN.

CUBE11
05-4090 90FS
06-4110 11AF
07-4151
04-4074
10-4193 3 WG
06-4112

[Chrissly69]

Seems they end up at Lask.

https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-D ... shielding/

[JPS]

BOBBY61 departed Elmendorf to McConnell at 17:15 CET, should be KC-46 15-46009

BOBBY62 departed Elmendorf at 17:30 CET following same route, should be KC-135 59-1450.

[Key]

Seems they end up at Lask.

https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-D ... shielding/

Makes one wonder if the previous info was even about the same deployment... Topic renamed and moved!

Erik