Bucharest Friday 1.12.23 Great Union Day flypast

[Freeman Lowell]

1130hrs

Any corrections, additions (particularly the F-16s in Wave 12 and the USAF C-130 at Otopeni pm 30.11) would be most welcome

Wave 1
97 IAR.330M

Wave 2
14 IAR.330L
26 IAR.330L
77 IAR.33M

Wave 3
31 IAR.330L SOCAT
53 IAR.330L SOCAT
86 IAR.330L SOCAT

Wave 4
201 SA.365N SRI
202 SA.365N SRI
204 SA.365N SRI

Wave 5
337 EC.135T3 SMURD
297 EC.135P2 POLITIA

Wave 6
271 S.70I SMURD
275 S.70I SMURD

Wave 7
2701 C-27J
2703 C-27J
2706 C-27J

Wave 8
9142 C-130H

Wave 9
702 IAR.99(C)
720 IAR.99C
722 IAR.99C

Wave 10
1124 L.J.75 SMURD

Wave 11
1603 F-16A
1605 F-16A
1632 F-16B no fin band

Wave 12
(16__) F-16A AIM-9s
(16__) F-16A
(1624) F-16A no fin band

Wave 13
1615 F-16A
1616 F-16A
1645 F-16A no fin band

Wave 14
J-010 F-16A (EFTC)
J-019 F-16A (EFTC)

Wave 15
07-1004 F-16C 161 Filo
07-1007 F-16C 161 Filo
07-1010 F-16C 161 Filo
07-1019 F-16D 161 Filo

Wave 16
31+52 EF2000 TLG31
31+53 EF2000 TLG31

Others noted at Otopeni:

Thursday 30.11
004 C.650
005 C.650
6150 C-130B
2702 C-27J
75 IAR.330M
9166 C-130B operational
810 An-26
1104 An-30
( ) C-130H USAF

Friday 1.12
1962 C-27J
5930 C-130B operational
66 IAR.330M

Freeman

[Sleegertje]

Many thanks for this log, much appreciated.
The C-130H USAF could be the 91-9143 which is also going to be a C-130 for the Romanian Air Force, expected Romanian serial will be 9143.

Here you can watch the whole ceremonie including the flypast:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?re ... 3013432768

[Starman]

As the official marching area is probably off limits, could you perhaps indicate from whence you watched/shot/logged the flypast (assuming it wasn't on you tube in Blandford Forum).

[Freeman Lowell]

Many thanks for this log, much appreciated.
The C-130H USAF could be the 91-9143 which is also going to be a C-130 for the Romanian Air Force, expected Romanian serial will be 9143.

Here you can watch the whole ceremonie including the flypast:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?re ... 3013432768

Thanks for the link Sleegertje. 31:48 shows the two F-16s we need. The C-130 suggestion is good although the a/c was still wearing a stars 'n' bar flag and had gone from the ramp by lunchtime the next day.
Freeman

[Freeman Lowell]

As the official marching area is probably off limits, could you perhaps indicate from whence you watched/shot/logged the flypast (assuming it wasn't on you tube in Blandford Forum).

Very observant Starman
We viewed from 44.477781°26.078355°, as previously. Although with the fast jets taking a more easterly track this time, a slightly different vantage point might be better in future?
Freeman

[Blackbird 1313]

Freeman. You beat me to it, with your excellent Flypast Log.
I viewed, the Flypast from N44.48328 E026.07581.This in on a boulevard, named, Soseau Bucharesti Ploiesti, which is near the railway station.
From here, the flypast passes right to left. I was thwarted, by the light a little. But didn't do too badly.
Your log proved, I wasn't seeing things or going mad, by confirming J-010 and J-019.
You also, added the Germans for me, I saw they were both 31+??
I have, Wave 11 as 1613. 1624 and the only one I missed 160?
On Thursday afternoon (30th) I read off C-130H 19143 still showing a US Flag on the tail.
This was seen from near a cemetery off Strad Travan Vuia N44.556914, E026.094710. The view from here, having decreased since 2019.
I saw the C-130H again on Tuesday 5th, this time from the terminal. From here, it was to the left, of the main Herc ramp. I didn't think, it had moved since Thursday.
Thanks again Freeman, for a great log.
I'm glad, I was able to add some information for you.
Cheers.
Terry M

[Levente]

Wave 6
271 S.70I SMURD
275 S.70I SMURD

The correct type is S.70M not S.70I.

[Freeman Lowell]

Freeman. You beat me to it, with your excellent Flypast Log.
I viewed, the Flypast from N44.48328 E026.07581.This in on a boulevard, named, Soseau Bucharesti Ploiesti, which is near the railway station.
From here, the flypast passes right to left. I was thwarted, by the light a little. But didn't do too badly.
Your log proved, I wasn't seeing things or going mad, by confirming J-010 and J-019.
You also, added the Germans for me, I saw they were both 31+??
I have, Wave 11 as 1613. 1624 and the only one I missed 160?
On Thursday afternoon (30th) I read off C-130H 19143 still showing a US Flag on the tail.
This was seen from near a cemetery off Strad Travan Vuia N44.556914, E026.094710. The view from here, having decreased since 2019.
I saw the C-130H again on Tuesday 5th, this time from the terminal. From here, it was to the left, of the main Herc ramp. I didn't think, it had moved since Thursday.
Thanks again Freeman, for a great log.
I'm glad, I was able to add some information for you.
Cheers.
Terry M

Hi Terry, Many thanks for the additions, particularly confirmation of Sleegertje's suggestion of 19143 for the C-130.
We also have tried from the graveyard area previously and agree the massive investment in the base has reduced the views.
Freeman

[Freeman Lowell]

Wave 6
271 S.70I SMURD
275 S.70I SMURD

The correct type is S.70M not S.70I.

Thank you for the correction Levente. I was working off Scramble's original report of their delivery.
Freeman

[Levente]

Wave 6
271 S.70I SMURD
275 S.70I SMURD

The correct type is S.70M not S.70I.

Thank you for the correction Levente. I was working off Scramble's original report of their delivery.
Freeman

Most sources ID them as S.70i sadly. I am not 100% sure, but if I remember correctly, Romania is the first, who received the M version made in Poland.

[Sleegertje]

That's correct the wright type is S-70M.

[Horatiu]

Hi all,

Great work by the members of this thread to get most of the regs!
Together with a few Romanian spotters, I have this list of the December 1st flypast. This list adds units and some clarifications as to the type or variant.

1 IAR-330M Puma 97 RoAF Flag bearer ; Baza 90 Otopeni (reassigned, still wearing logo of Baza 71 Câmpia Turzii)

2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 14 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu 3-ship formation
2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 26 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu
2 IAR-330M Puma 77 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 31 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău 3-ship formation
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 53 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 86 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău

4 Aérospatiale AS 365N Dauphin 2 201 SRI 3-ship formation
4 Aérospatiale AS 365N Dauphin 2 202 SRI
4 Aérospatiale AS 365N Dauphin 2 204 SRI

5 Airbus Helicopters EC 135P2 297 SMURD
5 Airbus Helicopters H135 (EC 135T3H) 337 SMURD

6 Sikorsky S-70M 271 SMURD optimized for over-water SAR due to emergency locator beacon mounted on starboard side
6 Sikorsky S-70M 275 SMURD optimized for over-land SAR, no beacon

7 Alenia C-27J Spartan 2701 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni 3-ship formation
7 Alenia C-27J Spartan 2703 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
7 Alenia C-27J Spartan 2706 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

8 Lockheed C-130H Hercules 9142 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

9 IAR-99 Standard 702 RoAF non-modernized IAR-99 Standard from Boboc
9 IAR-99C Soim 720 RoAF modernized IAR-99C Soim
9 IAR-99C Soim 722 RoAF modernized IAR-99C Soim

10 Learjet 75 1124 SMURD

11 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
11 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
11 F-16BM Block 20 MLU 1632 RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; freshly delivered from RNoAF

12 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
12 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
12 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 1624 RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; freshly delivered from RNoAF

13 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
13 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 16__ RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; reg unknown
13 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 1645 RoAF Baza 86 Fetești ; freshly delivered from RNoAF

14 F-16AM Block 20 MLU J-010 RNLAF 2-ship ; EFTC Baza 86 Fetești
14 F-16AM Block 20 MLU J-019 RoAF 2-ship ; EFTC Baza 86 Fetești

15 F-16C Block 50 07-1004 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
15 F-16C Block 50 07-1007 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
15 F-16C Block 50 07-1010 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
15 F-16D Block 50 07-1019 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86

16 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon S 31+52 Luftwaffe
16 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon S 31+53 Luftwaffe
2-ship Typhoon formation ; TLG31 ; NATO Enhanced Air Policing operating from Baza 57 Aeriană Mihail Kogălniceanu"

[Horatiu]

That's correct the wright type is S-70M.

Can confirm, I saw the data plate on the helicopter and it is S-70M. A fifth S-70 came into the country these past days.

[Horatiu]

This was seen from near a cemetery off Strad Travan Vuia N44.556914, E026.094710. The view from here, having decreased since 2019.

We also have tried from the graveyard area previously and agree the massive investment in the base has reduced the views.
Freeman

During the Open Days at Base 90 this past autumn, I saw that there are now earth walls/dykes/levees/mounds on the base, in front of the ramp.
I thought they were there for sand/earth for construction, but sadly they are to obstruct the view of the military ramp from the civilian side of the airport.
People were saying that it is because of the sensitive nature of information, that it is now a NATO base etc.
Yes, a bunch of RoAF Hercules flying is top secret. Meanwhile, in Fairford, you can see U-2s taxiing through the fence.
I find that this is sadly just paranoid mentality, but oh well...

Best regards,
Horatiu

[Horatiu]

I attended all three rehearsals for the aerial parade. Here below are the lists for each of them.

27-Nov 1st flypast rehearsal
1 IAR-330M Puma 97 RoAF Flag bearer ; Baza 90 Otopeni (reassigned, still wearing logo of Baza 71 Câmpia Turzii)

2 IAR-330M Puma 77 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 31 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 53 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 86 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău

4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 201 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 202 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 204 SRI

5 C-27J Spartan 2701 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
5 C-27J Spartan 2703 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
5 C-27J Spartan 2706 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

6 C-130H Hercules 9142 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

7 IAR-99 Standard 702 RoAF
7 IAR-99C Soim 712 RoAF
7 IAR-99C Soim 720 RoAF

8 Learjet 75 1124 SMURD

9 H135 (EC 135T3H) 337 SMURD

28-Nov 2nd flypast rehearsal and 1st general ground rehearsal
1 IAR-330M Puma 97 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 14 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu
2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 26 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu
2 IAR-330M Puma 77 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 31 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 53 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău

4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 201 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 202 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 204 SRI

5 EC 135P2 297 IGAv (Police)
5 H135 (EC 135T3H) 337 SMURD

6 C-27J Spartan 2701 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
6 C-27J Spartan 2703 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
6 C-27J Spartan 2706 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

7 C-130H Hercules 9142 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

8 IAR-99 Standard 702 RoA
8 IAR-99 Standard 706 RoAF
8 IAR-99C Soim 720 RoAF

9 Learjet 75 1124 SMURD

10 EF-2000 Typhoon S 31+52 Luftwaffe
10 EF-2000 Typhoon S 31+53 Luftwaffe

29-Nov 3rd flypast rehearsal
1 IAR-330M Puma 97 RoAF Flag bearer ; Baza 90 Otopeni

2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 14 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu
2 IAR-330L-RM Puma 26 RoAF Baza 57 Mihail Kogălniceanu
2 IAR-330M Puma 77 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 53 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330L Puma SOCAT 86 RoAF Baza 95 Bacău
3 IAR-330M Puma Medevac 75 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 201 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 202 SRI
4 AS 365N Dauphin 2 204 SRI

5 EC 135P2 297 IGAv (Police)
5 H135 (EC 135T3H) 337 SMURD

6 S-70M 271 SMURD optimized for over-water SAR due to emergency locator beacon mounted on starboard side
6 S-70M 275 SMURD optimized for over-land SAR, no beacon

7 C-27J Spartan 2701 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni
7 C-27J Spartan 2706 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

8 C-130H Hercules 9142 RoAF Baza 90 Otopeni

9 IAR-99 Standard 702 RoAF
9 IAR-99C Soim 720 RoAF
9 IAR-99C Soim 722 RoAF

10 Learjet 75 1124 SMURD

11 F-16AM Block 20 MLU 1605 RoAF

12 F-16AM Block 20 MLU J-010 RNLAF

13 F-16C Block 50 07-1001 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
13 F-16C Block 50 07-1007 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
13 F-16C Block 50 07-1010 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86
13 F-16D Block 50 07-1019 TuAF 161 Filo ; flew from Turkey, NOT deployed to Baza 86

Best regards,
Horatiu