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Hello IvanATC, this is JAKE37 operating under IDGAF, sorry, due regard.
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Hello IvanATC, this is JAKE37 operating under IDGAF, sorry, due regard.
It could well be that we have another run of a UK RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint (Airseeker) into the Black Sea.
Since the incident of a Russian Fighter almost shooting one down, these missions will usually feature a fighter cover by a NATO state.
RRR7207/ZZ664/43C38C
Since the incident of a Russian Fighter almost shooting one down, these missions will usually feature a fighter cover by a NATO state.
RRR7207/ZZ664/43C38C
October 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It could well be that we have another run of a UK RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint (Airseeker) into the Black Sea.
Since the incident of a Russian Fighter almost shooting one down, these missions will usually feature a fighter cover by a NATO state.
RRR7207/ZZ664/43C38C
Since the incident of a Russian Fighter almost shooting one down, these missions will usually feature a fighter cover by a NATO state.
RRR7207/ZZ664/43C38C
Turkish Air Force E-7 Wedgetail on approach to ETNG after a mission defending NATO from Russia over the baltics.
September 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Turkish Air Force E-7 Wedgetail on approach to ETNG after a mission defending NATO from Russia over the baltics.
v1 of the Command "Radar Detection Grid."
From bottom to top:
F-22, J-20B, SU-57, S-70, Orlan UAV, Drone, Shahed-129, GJ-11, J-35A, F-35A and...
Can you guess the Top Row?
Radar Platforms used: E-7, E-3 and A-50U. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social
From bottom to top:
F-22, J-20B, SU-57, S-70, Orlan UAV, Drone, Shahed-129, GJ-11, J-35A, F-35A and...
Can you guess the Top Row?
Radar Platforms used: E-7, E-3 and A-50U. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
v1 of the Command "Radar Detection Grid."
From bottom to top:
F-22, J-20B, SU-57, S-70, Orlan UAV, Drone, Shahed-129, GJ-11, J-35A, F-35A and...
Can you guess the Top Row?
Radar Platforms used: E-7, E-3 and A-50U. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social
From bottom to top:
F-22, J-20B, SU-57, S-70, Orlan UAV, Drone, Shahed-129, GJ-11, J-35A, F-35A and...
Can you guess the Top Row?
Radar Platforms used: E-7, E-3 and A-50U. cc @dimitrisd.bsky.social
This is unprecedented activity, especially for a Friday afternoon.
We have four confirmed aerial refueling areas across the North Sea, Northern Germany, Poland, Baltic Ocean and Baltics.
There is significant presence of Anti Submarine and ISR units, multiple CAP likely active.
We have four confirmed aerial refueling areas across the North Sea, Northern Germany, Poland, Baltic Ocean and Baltics.
There is significant presence of Anti Submarine and ISR units, multiple CAP likely active.
September 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This is unprecedented activity, especially for a Friday afternoon.
We have four confirmed aerial refueling areas across the North Sea, Northern Germany, Poland, Baltic Ocean and Baltics.
There is significant presence of Anti Submarine and ISR units, multiple CAP likely active.
We have four confirmed aerial refueling areas across the North Sea, Northern Germany, Poland, Baltic Ocean and Baltics.
There is significant presence of Anti Submarine and ISR units, multiple CAP likely active.
Sneak preview of Emissions and Radar Resolution testing of E-7 Wedgetail vs E-3 RISP AWACS.
Targets include commercial drones, Orlan, Shahed, GJ-11, J-35, Su-57 and will be expanded later.
Targets include commercial drones, Orlan, Shahed, GJ-11, J-35, Su-57 and will be expanded later.
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Sneak preview of Emissions and Radar Resolution testing of E-7 Wedgetail vs E-3 RISP AWACS.
Targets include commercial drones, Orlan, Shahed, GJ-11, J-35, Su-57 and will be expanded later.
Targets include commercial drones, Orlan, Shahed, GJ-11, J-35, Su-57 and will be expanded later.
Ukrainian AN-72 Coaler directly flying into polish Airspace.
Notice that he ways flying at FL200 in Ukraine. This means that Russia has no way to touch it there.
Possibly from the Ivano-Frankivsk area.
VERY unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=508072
Notice that he ways flying at FL200 in Ukraine. This means that Russia has no way to touch it there.
Possibly from the Ivano-Frankivsk area.
VERY unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=508072
September 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Ukrainian AN-72 Coaler directly flying into polish Airspace.
Notice that he ways flying at FL200 in Ukraine. This means that Russia has no way to touch it there.
Possibly from the Ivano-Frankivsk area.
VERY unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=508072
Notice that he ways flying at FL200 in Ukraine. This means that Russia has no way to touch it there.
Possibly from the Ivano-Frankivsk area.
VERY unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=508072
USAF Europe Base Spangdahlem is currently having an Italian 767 Tanker and a Priority coded C5M on approach.
Both are rather unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=33fe77,...
Both are rather unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=33fe77,...
September 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
USAF Europe Base Spangdahlem is currently having an Italian 767 Tanker and a Priority coded C5M on approach.
Both are rather unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=33fe77,...
Both are rather unusual.
globe.adsb.fi?icao=33fe77,...
E-3A Sentry NATO001 and USAF KC-135 61-0290 on their way to protecting the NATO Skies.
September 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
E-3A Sentry NATO001 and USAF KC-135 61-0290 on their way to protecting the NATO Skies.
Typhoon Hungry.
Need Food, Flankers please.
Need Food, Flankers please.
July 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Typhoon Hungry.
Need Food, Flankers please.
Need Food, Flankers please.
The catch of the day.
Two 4-letter RCH C-17 seperated by about a minute descending to Ramstein.
Two 4-letter RCH C-17 seperated by about a minute descending to Ramstein.
July 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The catch of the day.
Two 4-letter RCH C-17 seperated by about a minute descending to Ramstein.
Two 4-letter RCH C-17 seperated by about a minute descending to Ramstein.
Attention Spotters/OSINT:
The German Army will conduct very low level helicopter operations in the area marked red between the 8th and 10th of July, down to 3m AGL.
The German Air Force will conduct Eurofighter/Tornado operations in the area marked purple during the same times, down to 150m AGL.
The German Army will conduct very low level helicopter operations in the area marked red between the 8th and 10th of July, down to 3m AGL.
The German Air Force will conduct Eurofighter/Tornado operations in the area marked purple during the same times, down to 150m AGL.
July 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Attention Spotters/OSINT:
The German Army will conduct very low level helicopter operations in the area marked red between the 8th and 10th of July, down to 3m AGL.
The German Air Force will conduct Eurofighter/Tornado operations in the area marked purple during the same times, down to 150m AGL.
The German Army will conduct very low level helicopter operations in the area marked red between the 8th and 10th of July, down to 3m AGL.
The German Air Force will conduct Eurofighter/Tornado operations in the area marked purple during the same times, down to 150m AGL.
Quite the interesting combination of Patterns.
I am sure that NL Spotters are having a field day.
I am sure that NL Spotters are having a field day.
June 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Quite the interesting combination of Patterns.
I am sure that NL Spotters are having a field day.
I am sure that NL Spotters are having a field day.
Mapping #FORTE10 currently active over Eastern Med:
The Radar Line of Sight against a 1000ft AGL target (i.e. Drone) is seen on the "blue overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 10ft AGL target (i.e. something on the ground) is seen on the "pink overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 1000ft AGL target (i.e. Drone) is seen on the "blue overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 10ft AGL target (i.e. something on the ground) is seen on the "pink overlay" screen.
June 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Mapping #FORTE10 currently active over Eastern Med:
The Radar Line of Sight against a 1000ft AGL target (i.e. Drone) is seen on the "blue overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 10ft AGL target (i.e. something on the ground) is seen on the "pink overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 1000ft AGL target (i.e. Drone) is seen on the "blue overlay" screen.
The Radar Line of Sight against a 10ft AGL target (i.e. something on the ground) is seen on the "pink overlay" screen.
The Airlift to CENTCOM AO continues, this one happened to truck along nearby, a C-17 out of Dover as the sun is about to set.
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Airlift to CENTCOM AO continues, this one happened to truck along nearby, a C-17 out of Dover as the sun is about to set.
US P-8 Poseidon AE687D out of Lossiemouth spotted over Germany in SE direction.
globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae687d
globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae687d
June 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
US P-8 Poseidon AE687D out of Lossiemouth spotted over Germany in SE direction.
globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae687d
globe.adsbexchange.com?icao=ae687d
The mighty EATC A330-MRTT, Team NATO !
The most powerful tanker in the world.
Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas
The most powerful tanker in the world.
Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas
June 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The mighty EATC A330-MRTT, Team NATO !
The most powerful tanker in the world.
Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas
The most powerful tanker in the world.
Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas
Possibly a F-22 Pull starting to CENTCOM.
Really interesting Detail though, the French, who operate their own E-3 Awacs, casually positioned one right in the flight path.
Really interesting Detail though, the French, who operate their own E-3 Awacs, casually positioned one right in the flight path.
June 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Possibly a F-22 Pull starting to CENTCOM.
Really interesting Detail though, the French, who operate their own E-3 Awacs, casually positioned one right in the flight path.
Really interesting Detail though, the French, who operate their own E-3 Awacs, casually positioned one right in the flight path.
A C-5 out of Aviano with a 4 letter priority code
June 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A C-5 out of Aviano with a 4 letter priority code
Think positive:
#Iran will have nightlife, pub culture soon.
What could be good names? Can we invent new Drinks?
Tehran Tonics
Persian Pour
Booze & Bazaar
Saffron Sips
Mullah’s Mule
Tehran Toast
#Iran will have nightlife, pub culture soon.
What could be good names? Can we invent new Drinks?
Tehran Tonics
Persian Pour
Booze & Bazaar
Saffron Sips
Mullah’s Mule
Tehran Toast
June 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Think positive:
#Iran will have nightlife, pub culture soon.
What could be good names? Can we invent new Drinks?
Tehran Tonics
Persian Pour
Booze & Bazaar
Saffron Sips
Mullah’s Mule
Tehran Toast
#Iran will have nightlife, pub culture soon.
What could be good names? Can we invent new Drinks?
Tehran Tonics
Persian Pour
Booze & Bazaar
Saffron Sips
Mullah’s Mule
Tehran Toast
June 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It’s over. The King is coming home, and US Air Force will kick in the door for him.
June 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It’s over. The King is coming home, and US Air Force will kick in the door for him.
The KC-46 that went to Ramstein a few days ago return to the middle east, most likely with fighters in tow.
GOLD Callsign, altitude under 30k ft -> Moving Combat Aircraft
GOLD Callsign, altitude under 30k ft -> Moving Combat Aircraft
June 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The KC-46 that went to Ramstein a few days ago return to the middle east, most likely with fighters in tow.
GOLD Callsign, altitude under 30k ft -> Moving Combat Aircraft
GOLD Callsign, altitude under 30k ft -> Moving Combat Aircraft