[MilCom] W.PA - DUKE MOA 1/3/2007

[Richard L. Kramer]

Dave & the Group; I heard the Flyers a/a on 34.75 FM around 0924 local as I
was getting ready for work.
Rich - Reading, PA
>
> Starting about 9:45AM
>
> SLUFF 61 (KC-135 Rickenbacker AFB, OH) checks in on DUKE Primary freq of
> 301.60.
>
> 9:48 FLYER 1 Checks in with Cleveland Center (ZOB - Wayland) on 353.83
> 9:50 FLYERs switch to DUKE Primary 301.60, four FLYERs check in.
> 9:58 FLYERs begin two on two ACM engagement.  Activity is on 301.60,
sounds
> pretty intense.  Oftentimes the Willow Grove guys will use their VHF
radios
> during the ACM engagements.  However, FLYER 3 is having radio issues.
This
> is good for me since from my office I cannot pick-up the VHF
transmissions.
> 10:03 SLUFF checks in with the FLYER flight, they are coordinating their
AR
> Hook-up. (301.60)
> Refuelling will be at 16,000 feet.  The Flyers are going to mix it up
again
> after refuelling.
> 10:08 FLYER 1 comes in for gas. (301.60)
> 10:09 FLYER 1 disconnects. (301.60)
> 10:10 FLYER 2 cleared for contact. (301.60)
> 10:12 FLYER 2 done and at 10:13 FLYER 3 is cleared for contact. (301.60)
> 10:13 SLUFF 61 advises FLYER 3 to stay attached to the boom when flow has
> stopped, they have to close a valve to prevent spraying the canopy.
(301.60)
> 10:14 SLUFF jokingly asks FLYER 1 if they use the Mavericks (AGM-65 ground
> attack missile) during ACM. (301.60)
> 10:15 FLYER 3 disconnects and FLYER 4 to the boom. (301.60)
> 10:17 FLYER 4 gets gas. (301.60)
> 10:18 FLYER 4 could not connect due to canopy spray. (301.60)  FLYER 1
> advises that 4 will not hook-up, he has enough gas to make it home.
> 10:19 SLUFF 61 and the FLYERs are wrapped up refuelling.
>
> 10:21 FLYERs are working on their engagement set-up. (301.60)
> 10:24 FLYERs are in the middle of an engagment (301.60).  They must have
> dropped lower and moved to the South Eastern part of the DUKE MOA, I can
> hardly pick them up.  They'll probably be heading out soon anyway....
> 10:30 FLYERs Push 17 and come up on 338.30, New York Center, and report at
> 11,000 feet headed direct to Willow Grove.
>
> That'll do it from here.  They may be using 143.25 (AM Mode) for Air to
Air.
>
> Dave