Airplanenut From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 649 posts, RR: 1 Posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2660 times:
I flew into BOS yesterday (Monday) morning, and parked on the ramp beyond Terminal E were a Vickers VC10, as well as 2 fighters. Since they were in the distance and I could see them only from directly behind, I couldn't tell what type they were. Having a wide-angle lens, I didn't even try to take a photo.
Does anyone know whose these might have been? My guess was some head of state flying with an escort, but since I've never seen fighters there, I have no idea. I don't believe the fighters were planes flown by the US Forces.
ChrisNH From United States of America, joined Jun 1999, 3819 posts, RR: 2 Reply 3, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 20 hours ago) and read 2498 times:
In the past, these 'flights' would pass through Bangor. I'm surprised that they went to Boston, where I'd guess the whole cost of doing business would be a bit higher.
GDB From United Kingdom, joined May 2001, 12735 posts, RR: 79 Reply 5, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 5 days 3 hours ago) and read 2149 times:
Common sight in the US, a RAF tanker supporting combat aircraft on exercise.
But most often for the ranges in Nevada.
Then there is a Goose Bay base in Canada?
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25869 posts, RR: 79 Reply 6, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 1965 times:
Crownvic From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 1615 posts, RR: 6 Reply 8, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 4 days 6 hours ago) and read 1822 times:
Red Flag out in Nevada took place last week..The VC-10s are always out there for that...
Opso1 From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 527 posts, RR: 1 Reply 9, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 1727 times:
The VC10 and chicks were in BOS due the weather at BGR, and the fact that the other half of the RAF fleet is at BGR just now, with only the little hotel to go to with a finite amount of beds, and only Dunkin Donuts and the Mall to do for excitement... BOS aquarium wins every time!
Flyf15 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1697 times:
Quoting Opso1 (Reply 9): The VC10 and chicks were in BOS due the weather at BGR, and the fact that the other half of the RAF fleet is at BGR just now, with only the little hotel to go to with a finite amount of beds, and only Dunkin Donuts and the Mall to do for excitement... BOS aquarium wins every time!
We stay at that same hotel during layovers in BGR. Always a fun time to meet the various RAF crews in the lobby restaurant!
KC135TopBoom From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 11738 posts, RR: 51 Reply 11, posted (6 years 4 months 1 week 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1622 times:
Quoting N1120A (Reply 6): I am sure they could care less about landing fees at BOS.
There shouldn't be any landing or parking fees assessed. Since BOS, and most other US airports take federal funds, the US government aircraft don't have to pay landing/parking fees. The US government usually extends this to aircraft of other countries.
Now, the RAF will have to pay for the fuel they get.
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