Jets over the lake today.

Lakesrider · 10-15-2009, 07:29 PM

Anyone hear the fighter jets buzzing around over the lake today. From around 4-6 I could hear them but the overcast stopped any viewing. Apparently running a drill with the NH civil air patrol.

Argie's Wife · 10-16-2009, 07:45 AM

WMUR had a Facebook post about that - it was MA Air Guard doing drills. Why they were doing in NH airspace is anyone's guess....

jmen24 · 10-16-2009, 09:20 AM

I believe it has to do with the mountains. The A-10's that run drills in the Plymouth area fly out of Fort Drum in NY. They fly over my office in formation on the way home.

Orion · 10-16-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

WMUR had a Facebook post about that - it was MA Air Guard doing drills. Why they were doing in NH airspace is anyone's guess....

It's the MA branch of the Air National Guard, not just the MA Guard. I didn't think NH had it's own restricted air space.

Argie's Wife · 10-16-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion

It's the MA branch of the Air National Guard, not just the MA Guard. I didn't think NH had it's own restricted air space.

Oh, spank me. So, I left the word "National" out of my post.

...and I didn't say NH had it's own air space - just wondering the reason for the drill....

I have no problem with MA being in our airspace as long as they remember to use their blinkers, pay at the toll booths, and yield at traffic circles....

Woodsy · 10-16-2009, 10:45 AM

They were F-15C's out of MA...practicing an air to air intercept of a civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace.

There was an article in the Concord Monitor.

Woodsy

PS: Gotta love the Eagles....

Wolfeboro_Baja · 10-16-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

They were F-15C's out of MA...practicing an air to air intercept of a civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace.

There was an article in the Concord Monitor.

Woodsy

Here's a link to the Concord Monitor article for anyone that's interested.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/p...02/1001/NEWS01

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

PS: Gotta love the Eagles....

I love the Raptors and A-10's too but the Blackbird is my all-time favorite! Nice picture, Woodsy!

SIKSUKR · 10-16-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

I have no problem with MA being in our airspace as long as they remember to use their blinkers, pay at the toll booths, and yield at traffic circles....

And stay out of the left lane when not passing.

CARDER LANE · 10-16-2009, 02:38 PM

The White mountain area of NH are designated as Yankee 1 AND 2 MOA (Military operating area). This Airspace has been designated as a practice area for various branches of the military. (yeah I am a nerd helo pilot)

rander7823 · 10-19-2009, 02:15 PM

If the MA Air National Guard had to stay in MA airspace at 500MPH would they get dizzy...even flying the state lengthwise would seem like they were at Loudon making nothing but left turns every 5 minutes

ITD · 10-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Actually it was a dry run for the planned takeover of NH by Massachusetts. The foot soldiers are already in place and have been wreaking havoc in local government. The live free or die motto will be changed to Massachusetts, love it or leave it. Resistance is futile.

C_Duff · 10-19-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

It's the MA branch of the Air National Guard, not just the MA Guard. I didn't think NH had it's own restricted air space.

It was the F-15 fighters (MA Air National Guard) out of Barnes Airport in Westfield, MA. They were running a practice intercept drills using Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182's as the practice targets.

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Originally Posted by CARDER LANE

The White mountain area of NH are designated as Yankee 1 AND 2 MOA (Military operating area). This Airspace has been designated as a practice area for various branches of the military. (yeah I am a nerd helo pilot)

They were not using the Yankee MOA's, those are more to the north than where these operations were centered.

There is military airspace all over the northeast (including NH). The airspace they were using that day is not a published MOA on any aeronautical chart. It was an ATCAA (Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace). They may be using that airspace again in the coming weeks. You can plan on seeing morning and afternoon exercises on those days.

FYI: someone from FOX News was in one of those F-15’s that day.

fatlazyless · 10-20-2009, 09:47 PM

FYI: someone from FOX News was in one of those F-15’s that day.[/QUOTE]

Saw an F-15 doing loop-the-loops about 500' above Timber Island, with back seater Sean Hannity all green faced and covered with vomit.

mrportjeff · 10-20-2009, 11:21 PM

I hope they fly better than the mass people drive!

Rattlesnake Guy · 10-21-2009, 07:35 PM

Where does the National Guard fly their F-15 fighters?

Anywhere they want...

trfour · 10-21-2009, 09:28 PM

I'm a proud veteran, and wouldn't have it any other way!
Yes We Can!

10-15-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Jets over the lake today. Anyone hear the fighter jets buzzing around over the lake today. From around 4-6 I could hear them but the overcast stopped any viewing. Apparently running a drill with the NH civil air patrol.

10-16-2009, 10:45 AM	#6
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	They were F-15C's out of MA...practicing an air to air intercept of a civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace. There was an article in the Concord Monitor. Woodsy PS: Gotta love the Eagles.... Attached Images __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

10-16-2009, 02:38 PM	#9
CARDER LANE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Airspace The White mountain area of NH are designated as Yankee 1 AND 2 MOA (Military operating area). This Airspace has been designated as a practice area for various branches of the military. (yeah I am a nerd helo pilot)

10-19-2009, 02:15 PM	#10
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 550 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Wouldn't they get dizzy If the MA Air National Guard had to stay in MA airspace at 500MPH would they get dizzy...even flying the state lengthwise would seem like they were at Loudon making nothing but left turns every 5 minutes Last edited by rander7823; 10-19-2009 at 02:15 PM. Reason: spelling

10-20-2009, 09:47 PM	#13
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,782 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	FYI: someone from FOX News was in one of those F-15’s that day.[/QUOTE] Saw an F-15 doing loop-the-loops about 500' above Timber Island, with back seater Sean Hannity all green faced and covered with vomit. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

10-16-2009, 07:45 AM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	WMUR had a Facebook post about that - it was MA Air Guard doing drills. Why they were doing in NH airspace is anyone's guess....

10-16-2009, 09:20 AM	#3
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	I believe it has to do with the mountains. The A-10's that run drills in the Plymouth area fly out of Fort Drum in NY. They fly over my office in formation on the way home.

10-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#11
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,934 Thanks: 478 Thanked 694 Times in 389 Posts	Actually it was a dry run for the planned takeover of NH by Massachusetts. The foot soldiers are already in place and have been wreaking havoc in local government. The live free or die motto will be changed to Massachusetts, love it or leave it. Resistance is futile.

10-20-2009, 11:21 PM	#14
mrportjeff Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 26 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hope they fly better than the mass people drive!

10-21-2009, 07:35 PM	#15
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Where does the National Guard fly their F-15 fighters? Anywhere they want...

10-21-2009, 09:28 PM	#16
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