RAF Waddington - 18th March 2005

With word out that Waddington would be hosting four French Navy Super Etendards for Ex Wycombe Warrior, it seemed like a good idea to head on over to catch their arrival.

It had been anticipated that they'd arrive shortly after lunch, but as things transpired they didn't get there before 1500. Fortunately there were a few other movements to provide a distraction while we all waited for them to appear.

Eventually the support for the French arrived in the shape of ET.062 CN235, and not long after that was followed by the main attractions - the fourship from 17 Flotille at Landivisiau.

The rumour was that a C160 would also be visiting, but that kept slipping and slipping. The E-3D that had arrived earlier departed again.

Doing likewise was the CN235.

With the light failing we elected to call it a day.