Volvo XC70 intrusion at RAF Mildenhall, 2017

ascott1 · Sep 9th, 2019, 19:00

Google didn't find a mention of this here, readers might be interested -

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/y...rly+Bird+Brief

December 2017, an unnamed intruder in a black Volvo XC70 drives in past the gates at RAF Mildenhall and is chased around the site. At one point he's stopped behind a lieutenant colonel who's also driving a black XC70. When the lieutenant colonel proves who he is and is allowed to go on, the second guy goes on too - only trustworthy people drive Volvos?

Later on the car is fired on, but no effect on the driver. Eventually they trap his car against a ramp for an aircraft, a V-22 Osprey.

Also on BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42401585

FWIW.

HankScorpio · Sep 9th, 2019, 19:18

I'm feeling sorry for the teddy bear. I'm not far from Mildenhall. Should see if I can do better in my R

Dippydog · Sep 9th, 2019, 20:18

Only things I know of Mildenhall is that A] it was at one time home to one of the most beautiful aircraft ever made-the SR-71 Blackbird and B]the Yanks used to put on some cracking airshows there!

DaveNP · Sep 10th, 2019, 12:04

I used to deliver to a variety of military bases, admittedly before 9/11 but after the Mill Hill Barracks bombing, and my recollection is that the Brit bases had pretty strict security (sometimes to the point of 'jobsworth') but the Yanks only wanted to be reassured you knew where on the base to go and that you would 'have a nice day'. I've yet to be convinced that for all their gun toting hubris that the Yanks are 10% as good as the Brits in such circumstances.

Laird Scooby · Sep 11th, 2019, 00:34

The pop-up barrier they show in the photos wouldn't stop anyone determined, they'd simply go round it on the verge!

I'm amazed it took them so long to stop him and all their shots missed - maybe they need more practice on the firing range!

That said, on Lakenheath, they have a few Hum-Vees with 50 cals - doubt the shots from them would have missed!

AndyJudge · Sep 11th, 2019, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

The pop-up barrier they show in the photos wouldn't stop anyone determined, they'd simply go round it on the verge!

I'm amazed it took them so long to stop him and all their shots missed - maybe they need more practice on the firing range!

That said, on Lakenheath, they have a few Hum-Vees with 50 cals - doubt the shots from them would have missed!

Yep that's the worrying thing loosing off all those shots & not stopping the Car. Agree though with Lakenheath have seen some of those touring about whilst sitting by the fence.

Laird Scooby · Sep 11th, 2019, 12:04

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

Yep that's the worrying thing loosing off all those shots & not stopping the Car. Agree though with Lakenheath have seen some of those touring about whilst sitting by the fence.

They should have just shot the tyres out, simples.

Plane spotting or bird spotting when sat by the fence?

AndyJudge · Sep 11th, 2019, 14:16

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

They should have just shot the tyres out, simples.

Plane spotting or bird spotting when sat by the fence?

Eagles & Raptors

but one's with Engines. But I would add last time there I did take a Bin Bag & clean up after those that don't understand the concept of not leaving litter.

Ian21401 · Sep 11th, 2019, 18:48

Well done Andy regarding the litter picking. I regularly pick up other peoples’ litter. It really annoys me. A bridle path near me is used by many dog walkers, including myself, the vast majority of whom pick up as they should. BUT. The path is also used by pupils attending the local high school (sorry, academy). There are several strategically placed litter bins along the length of the path but these pupils just throw their litter on to the ground, often within a couple of feet of a litter bin. I’ve complained to the school but have not even received an acknowledgement.
Sorry to go off topic.

Ian.

Laird Scooby · Sep 11th, 2019, 20:30

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Originally Posted by AndyJudge

Eagles & Raptors

but one's with Engines. But I would add last time there I did take a Bin Bag & clean up after those that don't understand the concept of not leaving litter.

I'm guessing you go to the viewing area up the little lane from the traffic lights then? Or sit along the perimeter fence on the verge of the main A1065?

Sep 9th, 2019, 19:00	#1
ascott1 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 14:00 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ayr	Volvo XC70 intrusion at RAF Mildenhall, 2017 Google didn't find a mention of this here, readers might be interested - https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/y...rly+Bird+Brief December 2017, an unnamed intruder in a black Volvo XC70 drives in past the gates at RAF Mildenhall and is chased around the site. At one point he's stopped behind a lieutenant colonel who's also driving a black XC70. When the lieutenant colonel proves who he is and is allowed to go on, the second guy goes on too - only trustworthy people drive Volvos? Later on the car is fired on, but no effect on the driver. Eventually they trap his car against a ramp for an aircraft, a V-22 Osprey. Also on BBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42401585 FWIW. __________________ V70 2.4 S 140PS MY06, manual, 2015-, 940 2.3 LPT estate MY95, manual, 2020- Previously, manual estates: 850 AWD 2.4 LPT MY96, 2012-2015; 940 SE 2.0 MY93, 2008-12; 960 SE 2.5 MY96, 2005-11; V70 2.5 10v MY98, 2003-05; 740 2.3ET MY90, 1994-2003. Last edited by ascott1; Sep 9th, 2019 at 19:05.

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DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 19:10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	I used to deliver to a variety of military bases, admittedly before 9/11 but after the Mill Hill Barracks bombing, and my recollection is that the Brit bases had pretty strict security (sometimes to the point of 'jobsworth') but the Yanks only wanted to be reassured you knew where on the base to go and that you would 'have a nice day'. I've yet to be convinced that for all their gun toting hubris that the Yanks are 10% as good as the Brits in such circumstances. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Sep 11th, 2019, 00:34	#5
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	The pop-up barrier they show in the photos wouldn't stop anyone determined, they'd simply go round it on the verge! I'm amazed it took them so long to stop him and all their shots missed - maybe they need more practice on the firing range! That said, on Lakenheath, they have a few Hum-Vees with 50 cals - doubt the shots from them would have missed! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Sep 11th, 2019, 18:48	#9
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Litter. Pet hate of mine. Well done Andy regarding the litter picking. I regularly pick up other peoples’ litter. It really annoys me. A bridle path near me is used by many dog walkers, including myself, the vast majority of whom pick up as they should. BUT. The path is also used by pupils attending the local high school (sorry, academy). There are several strategically placed litter bins along the length of the path but these pupils just throw their litter on to the ground, often within a couple of feet of a litter bin. I’ve complained to the school but have not even received an acknowledgement. Sorry to go off topic. Ian.

Sep 9th, 2019, 19:18	#2
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	I'm feeling sorry for the teddy bear. I'm not far from Mildenhall. Should see if I can do better in my R

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Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Only things I know of Mildenhall is that A] it was at one time home to one of the most beautiful aircraft ever made-the SR-71 Blackbird and B]the Yanks used to put on some cracking airshows there!

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