Apache 64D farewell flypast 25/03/24

[jc]

Waiting at Middle Wallop to see the Apaches stop for lunch. Full car park already. Currently Apaches running c 30 minutes late. Plotting on adsb.

“656 Sqn AAC are the last squadron to operate the older Apache AH1 and will take part in an Apache AH1 Farewell Flypast on Monday 25th March 2024.”

AAC Apache Flypasts - 25th March 2024:
01 • 0945 - London Heli Lanes
02 • 1005 - PJHQ Northwood
03 • 1040 - 3(UK) DIV HQ Bulford
04 • 1045 - Tidworth Garrison
05 • 1050 - JHC & Army HQ
06 • 1055 - AACEN Middle Wallop (Land)
07 • 1230 - Depart Middle Wallop
08 • 1305 - RNAS Yeovilton
09 • 1330 - RSEME Lyneham
10 • 1345 - MOD Abbey Wood
11 • 1440 - RAF Shawbury (land)
12 • 1545 - Depart RAF Shawbury
13 • 1610 - National Memorial Aboretum
14 • 1715 - Merville Barracks, Colchester
15 • 1730 - Wattisham (Land)
Timings and route may change due to weather or other requirements.

Credit: www.military-airshows.co.uk/press24/aacapacheflypast2024.htm

John
  

[jc]

4 x Apache 64Ds arrived c 1150, circled and parked on the main apron away from the museum cafe. I left before they departed and will check photos later for registrations. Adsb suggests the lead plotting helicopter was ZJ213 but I'm aware VR codes can be inaccurate for Apaches. ZM714 also noted for one Apache ex Wattisham suggesting 2 x Ds and 2 x E helicopters in the flypast.  

On the ground Wildcat ZZ520 arrived c 1000 and acted as an aerial camera for the Apaches arrival. One Apache departed at 1130. PA28 G-EGBW d/a on a local flight.

Chinook ZA679 towed and parked outside hangar 3.

Lots of familiar faces present from Elmoor. 

John

[andypspotter]

ZJ213, ZJ221, ZM702 and ZM714 were the cornflakes