Has anyone else seen the Global Hawk at the airport?

Wild_Weasel · September 19th, 2007, 11:45

Yesterday my friend was observing a flight and said that as they were landing on 35L he caught a glimpse of what he was certain was a Global Hawk parked in one of the hangars. Anyone else see it or know why it's here?

Stinger · September 19th, 2007, 13:18

I haven't seen it but after a little searching through the internet, Grand Forks is planned to receive some Global Hawks though.

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/artic...ate/132760.txt

"Loochkartt said Northrop-Grumman is under contract to build 19 Global Hawks for the Air Force and two for the Navy.

"Of these 19, 12 are currently in production. Five more will be awarded later this year," Loochkartt said.

Loochkartt said the majority of the Global Hawks will be stationed in forward deployed locations.

The rest of the Global Hawk fleet will be split between Beale Air Force Base and another base. Loochkartt said the Grand Forks Air Force Base is planned as a base for the Global Hawk, but that has not yet been confirmed. Three Global Hawks already have been delivered to Beale, she said."

September 19th, 2007, 11:45	#1
Wild_Weasel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UND Posts: 196	Has anyone else seen the Global Hawk at the airport? Yesterday my friend was observing a flight and said that as they were landing on 35L he caught a glimpse of what he was certain was a Global Hawk parked in one of the hangars. Anyone else see it or know why it's here?

September 19th, 2007, 13:18	#2
Stinger Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Montana/UND Posts: 412	Re: Has anyone else seen the Global Hawk at the airport? I haven't seen it but after a little searching through the internet, Grand Forks is planned to receive some Global Hawks though. http://www.bismarcktribune.com/artic...ate/132760.txt "Loochkartt said Northrop-Grumman is under contract to build 19 Global Hawks for the Air Force and two for the Navy. "Of these 19, 12 are currently in production. Five more will be awarded later this year," Loochkartt said. Loochkartt said the majority of the Global Hawks will be stationed in forward deployed locations. The rest of the Global Hawk fleet will be split between Beale Air Force Base and another base. Loochkartt said the Grand Forks Air Force Base is planned as a base for the Global Hawk, but that has not yet been confirmed. Three Global Hawks already have been delivered to Beale, she said." __________________ Air Traffic Controller's motto----If the clouds are low and thick, pick up the phone and call in sick.

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