Half a dozen F-16s of the Royal Netherlands Air Force arrived at KSGH on Tuesday. 15 Dutch Technicians arrived at WPAFB on Tuesday as well. Eight more jets are expected for a total of 14. Official ceremonies to begin the deployment are scheduled for Tuesday April 24th, although we should expect training activity to begin any day now.
Darryl, KB8BKU notes hearing RAMP OPS on 149.0375 from Springfield-Beckley MAP (KSGH). Darryl notes this seems to be a low powered repeater and is hard to hear from his QTH 15 miles west and using a 9db gain antenna.
He notes the same level on 163.3750 PL 71.9, but has not determined the use of it yet.
The RNAF training deployment is here to stay for at least the next three years. Talks to extend the deployment beyond the original three year deal are underway.
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