Red Flag 13-2

[tomF22]

Hello there-

will go for my 6th Red flag in January.
Does someone have any information about participating units?

Thx
Tom

[EOR 1]

http://www.nellis.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123327738

[realbigtaco]

For anyone that has been to a red flag, generally what time is the media on the field?  Just looking at flight options.

[mhoupt]

Hello there-

will go for my 6th Red flag in January.
Does someone have any information about participating units?

Thx
Tom

The exercise will include U.S. forces and aircraft from:

- 57th Wing, 64th Aggressors Squadron F-16Cs, Nellis AFB, Nev.
- 57th Wing, 65th Aggressors Squadron F-15Cs, Nellis AFB, Nev.
- 138th Fighter Wing, 125th Fighter Squadron F-16s, Tulsa, Okla.
- United States Navy, VFA-25 F-18Es, NAS Lemoore, Calif.
- United States Navy, VAQ-138 EA-18G Growlers, NAS Whidbey Island, Wash.
- 366th Fighter Wing, 389th Fighter Squadron F-15Es, Mountain. Home AFB, Idaho.
- 2nd Bomb Wing, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52s, Barksdale AFB, La.
- 7th Bomb Wing, 9th Bomb Squadron B-1s, Dyess AFB, Texas.
- 52nd Fighter Wing, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16CJs, Spangdalem AFB, Germany.
- 23rd Wing, 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60s, Moody AFB, Ga.
- 23rd Wing, 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130s, Moody AFB, Ga.
- 552nd Air Combat Wing, 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron E-3s, Tinker AFB, Okla.
- 22nd Air Refueling Wing, KC135s, McConnell AFB, Kan.

In addition to U.S. aircraft, Netherlands' F-16s, Singapore's F-16s and Sweden's Grippens will participate.



Sweedens Grippens

[M.M.]

For anyone that has been to a red flag, generally what time is the media on the field?  Just looking at flight options.

IIRC, the muster time for winter flags is usually around 0930 or 1000?  The first launches will be ~1030, and everyone will be back on the ground before 2 PM.

-M.M.

[joe_stremph]

Any idea where the Swedes are doing their familiarization work at prior to this Flag?  (If they're even doing it).

[realbigtaco]

IIRC, the muster time for winter flags is usually around 0930 or 1000?  The first launches will be ~1030, and everyone will be back on the ground before 2 PM.

-M.M.

Thanks Mark.

[tomF22]

Thanks-

see you all there!

[VH3D]

Hi All,

I really want to go for my first Red Flag.
January 21st is Monday and beginning of the exercise. Are they going to take off on Monday around 9am and come back by 2pm?
How about the light for photography?
Can I expect any arrivals on Saturday and Sunday?
My main goals would be E-3s, B-2s and B-52s. What are my chances of catching them on Saturday, Sunday and Monday?

Sorry for all the questions. But I've never shot at Nellis before. I've been there earlier this year to scout spotting location by the Speedway race track, but unfortunately nothing has landed to give me idea of distance and light.

Thanks!
Rafal

[sovietjet]

I don't know about Saturday and Sunday but on Monday you should see all of what you're looking for.

[EOR 1]

January 21st is Monday and beginning of the exercise. Are they going to take off on Monday around 9am and come back by 2pm?

heavies will probably start launching 10:00-10:30ish

How about the light for photography?

poor

Can I expect any arrivals on Saturday and Sunday?

almost everything will show up Friday, the foriegners maybe before. could be some stragglers over the weekend, but probably not many

My main goals would be E-3s, B-2s and B-52s. What are my chances of catching them on Saturday, Sunday and Monday?

no B-2s are scheduled for this flag, so that's a 0% on any day. 1 E-3, 2 B-1s, and 2 B-52s should fly every mission (Monday-Friday only are missions, no weekends). foriegners will probably fly that weekend to orientate. (E-3s are one of the types that have been known to straggle in on Sundays)

[raameagle]

Monday is MLK day and a federal holiday, will they fly that day?

Regards

Mark

[VH3D]

Thanks for the answers. I have one more question. If the light is poor in the morning (facing SE), is there any location on the east side of the runway for some decent shots?

Thanks,
Rafal

[Charlie Lai]

I just received approval to attend the Red Flag Media Day on Jan 23 and have a few questions for the experts. This is my first Red Flag exercise. What lens lengths are most practical for shooting from where they allow media? I have long lenses (400/600mm) but these may be too long for how close we'll be. Also, does anyone have experience (good or bad) with shipping pro photography gear to Vegas? I am flying in from Florida and want to minimize the hassle of trying to travel with heavy gear and lots of lenses. Thanks in advance for any tips you can share.

Thanks,
Charlie

[VH3D]

Can't wait for RF 13-2
Thanks Keith for the tips regarding Media Day. I've got nice letter from publisher etc. but unfortunately due to scheduling conflict I wont be able to attend Media Day on the 23rd
What a bummer.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to first day of RF.
I've got couple of questions. What is the preferred runway for arrivals? If they are using 03s, will they go for R or L side? Same thing for 21s.
Next question. What are the frequencies for RF?

Thanks,
Rafal