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The Panavia Tornado was a joint venture between the UK, Germany, and Italy. Several versions were made for the three contributing countries and also for Saudi Arabia.
The Tornado is a Multi-Role Strike Aircraft and capable of performing several roles from precision bombing, tank busting, air defence suppression, through to reconnaissance and even anti-shipping strikes. It is a 'swing-wing' design which enables maximum lift with the wings 'forward' for take off and landing, combined with maximum speed with the wings swept back. It is capable of Mach 2.34 (1,511 mph) 'clean' and can be loaded with 9,000 Kg (19,800 lb) of weapons on 8 points.
The Tornado is armed with one or two 27 mm Mauser Cannon, and can deliver almost any weapon including AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120, AIM-132, ALARM, ASRAAM, most laser-guided bombs such as GBU-24, Brimstone, Storm Shadow, Cluster Bombs, Kormoran, as well as a wide variety or Electronic Countermeasure pods (ECM) and reconnaissance equipment.
This example is a Tornado GR1 of 14 Squadron RAF 1998.
The Tornado is a Multi-Role Strike Aircraft and capable of performing several roles from precision bombing, tank busting, air defence suppression, through to reconnaissance and even anti-shipping strikes. It is a 'swing-wing' design which enables maximum lift with the wings 'forward' for take off and landing, combined with maximum speed with the wings swept back. It is capable of Mach 2.34 (1,511 mph) 'clean' and can be loaded with 9,000 Kg (19,800 lb) of weapons on 8 points.
The Tornado is armed with one or two 27 mm Mauser Cannon, and can deliver almost any weapon including AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120, AIM-132, ALARM, ASRAAM, most laser-guided bombs such as GBU-24, Brimstone, Storm Shadow, Cluster Bombs, Kormoran, as well as a wide variety or Electronic Countermeasure pods (ECM) and reconnaissance equipment.
This example is a Tornado GR1 of 14 Squadron RAF 1998.
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LOTS of good Tornado picks for this Sqd on this link -
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The Jaguar aircraft was replaced by the Panavia Tornado GR1 in October 1985, and with the new aircraft came a long-range night/all-weather capability.
In 1990, the Squadron deployed to Bahrain as part of the RAF’s initial response to the Kuwait crisis.
When hostilities started in February 1991, most of the Squadron had returned to Bruggen; however, four of the Squadron’s crews flew operations with the Tornado detachment at Dhahran and two other crews operated from Tabuk throughout the Gulf War.
After the cessation of hostilities, the Squadron was still engaged with air operations over Iraq which continued for the next fifteen years.
During this period the Squadron frequently mounted detachments to Saudi Arabia, and later Kuwait, and a number of laser-guided bombs were dropped on targets in Southern Iraq.
During the Kosovo War of April 1999, 14 RAF Squadron flew operational sorties from its base at Bruggen against Serbian military infrastructure in Kosovo and Serbia.
These sorties, many of which lasted in excess of seven hours, were conducted at night and were supported by VC-10 air-to-air refuelling.
Two years later, when Bruggen closed as a result of the contraction of the RAF after the end of the Cold War, 14 RAF Squadron moved to RAF Lossiemouth – the first time, apart from a brief period in 1945, that the unit had been permanently based in the UK since its formation in 1915.
The Tornado GR1 aircraft were superseded by the Tornado GR4 variant in 2004.
14 RAF Squadron continues to operate the Tornado GR4 aircraft from its base at RAF Lossiemouth and it regularly participates in training exercises throughout the NATO area including the USA and Canada.
The Squadron continues to be heavily involved in British military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to this day.
and some more recent sad news -
14 RAF Squadron says goodbye with disbandment parade
26 Apr 2011
The RAF's 14 RAF Squadron performed its final parade at RAF Lossiemouth last week, before the unit, which currently flies Tornado GR4 jets, is officially disbanded on 1 June 2011.
The event was an opportunity for RAF Lossiemouth, VIPs and invited guests to give thanks and recognition to the dedicated service of veteran and current Squadron personnel.
Wing Commander Jonathon Moreton, Officer Commanding 14 RAF Squadron, said:
"Today is an incredibly sad day.
We say goodbye to a squadron that has a long and distinguished history.
Although the squadron number will be no more, the memories, deeds and ethos that made up 14 Squadron will live on in its people.
I am immensely proud to have commanded such a successful and esteemed squadron."
14 RAF Squadron was originally formed at Shoreham on 3 February 1915 before it departed for the Middle East on Army co-operation duties in Egypt, Palestine and Arabia.
Recalled to the UK in 1919, the Squadron was disbanded that February before being reformed in Palestine a year later, where it remained throughout the inter-war years, flying Bristol Fighters.
By the start of the Second World War, 14 RAF Squadron was flying Wellesley bombers, and in June 1940, with the expected advance of Axis forces through Africa, the Squadron began bombing targets in Eritrea.
During mid-1944, the Squadron moved to Chivenor and flew Vickers Wellingtons in the anti-submarine role.
This continued until June 1945, when the Squadron moved to Banff in Scotland and traded its Wellingtons for de Havilland Mosquitos.
Following an administrative disbandment, lasting all of one day, 14 RAF Squadron reformed at Wahn in Germany, again with Mosquitos, and continued with these until replacement with de Havilland's new Vampire bombers arrived in 1951, supplemented two years later by Venoms.
In 1955, 14 RAF Squadron again became a fighter unit. With another short disbandment in 1962, the Squadron re-formed at Wildenrath with English Electric Canberras in the strike role until June 1970, when McDonnell Douglas Phantoms arrived.
At Bruggen, Panavia Tornado GR1s replaced Sepecat Jaguars in 1985, and, in January 2001, the Squadron moved to RAF Lossiemouth.
14 RAF Squadron's last operational deployment was in October 2010, in Afghanistan, and lasted three months. During the deployment, the 13 Aircrews and 120 engineers of 14 RAF Squadron supported more than 450 missions, spending over 1700 hours airborne, ensuring the Tornado GR4 fleet continued to deliver, however required.
Marking the end of this long and proud history, 120 personnel, making up two flights of 14 RAF Squadron personnel, paraded the Squadron standard before His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Lossiemouth.
A flypast of four Tornado GR4 aircraft, piloted by Aircrews from 15 (Reserve) RAF Squadron, also marked the event.
Commenting on the disbandment, RAF Lossiemouth's Station Commander, Group Captain Andy Hine, said:
"Today is one of mixed feelings for RAF Lossiemouth; sad because it is never pleasant to say farewell to any squadron, but proud of the 95 years of exceptional service that 14 Squadron has given our nations, including the award of many battle honours for distinguished action in battle.
"With the Squadron having recently returned from a highly successful operational deployment in Afghanistan, saving the lives of troops on the ground, we can say with full confidence that 14 Squadron is bowing out with their heads held high.
"The Squadron's forefathers would be immensely proud of the courage and professionalism of those leaving 14 Squadron today."
Battle Honours:
Egypt 1915-1917*
Gaza, Megiddo, Arabia 1916-1917*
Palestine 1917-1918*
Transjordan 1924
Palestine 1936-1939
East Africa 1940-1941
Mediterranean 1941-1943*
Egypt and Libya 1941-1942*
Sicily 1943*
Atlantic 1945
Gulf 1991
Kosovo 1999
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The Jaguar aircraft was replaced by the Panavia Tornado GR1 in October 1985, and with the new aircraft came a long-range night/all-weather capability.
In 1990, the Squadron deployed to Bahrain as part of the RAF’s initial response to the Kuwait crisis.
When hostilities started in February 1991, most of the Squadron had returned to Bruggen; however, four of the Squadron’s crews flew operations with the Tornado detachment at Dhahran and two other crews operated from Tabuk throughout the Gulf War.
After the cessation of hostilities, the Squadron was still engaged with air operations over Iraq which continued for the next fifteen years.
During this period the Squadron frequently mounted detachments to Saudi Arabia, and later Kuwait, and a number of laser-guided bombs were dropped on targets in Southern Iraq.
During the Kosovo War of April 1999, 14 RAF Squadron flew operational sorties from its base at Bruggen against Serbian military infrastructure in Kosovo and Serbia.
These sorties, many of which lasted in excess of seven hours, were conducted at night and were supported by VC-10 air-to-air refuelling.
Two years later, when Bruggen closed as a result of the contraction of the RAF after the end of the Cold War, 14 RAF Squadron moved to RAF Lossiemouth – the first time, apart from a brief period in 1945, that the unit had been permanently based in the UK since its formation in 1915.
The Tornado GR1 aircraft were superseded by the Tornado GR4 variant in 2004.
14 RAF Squadron continues to operate the Tornado GR4 aircraft from its base at RAF Lossiemouth and it regularly participates in training exercises throughout the NATO area including the USA and Canada.
The Squadron continues to be heavily involved in British military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to this day.
and some more recent sad news -
14 RAF Squadron says goodbye with disbandment parade
26 Apr 2011
The RAF's 14 RAF Squadron performed its final parade at RAF Lossiemouth last week, before the unit, which currently flies Tornado GR4 jets, is officially disbanded on 1 June 2011.
The event was an opportunity for RAF Lossiemouth, VIPs and invited guests to give thanks and recognition to the dedicated service of veteran and current Squadron personnel.
Wing Commander Jonathon Moreton, Officer Commanding 14 RAF Squadron, said:
"Today is an incredibly sad day.
We say goodbye to a squadron that has a long and distinguished history.
Although the squadron number will be no more, the memories, deeds and ethos that made up 14 Squadron will live on in its people.
I am immensely proud to have commanded such a successful and esteemed squadron."
14 RAF Squadron was originally formed at Shoreham on 3 February 1915 before it departed for the Middle East on Army co-operation duties in Egypt, Palestine and Arabia.
Recalled to the UK in 1919, the Squadron was disbanded that February before being reformed in Palestine a year later, where it remained throughout the inter-war years, flying Bristol Fighters.
By the start of the Second World War, 14 RAF Squadron was flying Wellesley bombers, and in June 1940, with the expected advance of Axis forces through Africa, the Squadron began bombing targets in Eritrea.
During mid-1944, the Squadron moved to Chivenor and flew Vickers Wellingtons in the anti-submarine role.
This continued until June 1945, when the Squadron moved to Banff in Scotland and traded its Wellingtons for de Havilland Mosquitos.
Following an administrative disbandment, lasting all of one day, 14 RAF Squadron reformed at Wahn in Germany, again with Mosquitos, and continued with these until replacement with de Havilland's new Vampire bombers arrived in 1951, supplemented two years later by Venoms.
In 1955, 14 RAF Squadron again became a fighter unit. With another short disbandment in 1962, the Squadron re-formed at Wildenrath with English Electric Canberras in the strike role until June 1970, when McDonnell Douglas Phantoms arrived.
At Bruggen, Panavia Tornado GR1s replaced Sepecat Jaguars in 1985, and, in January 2001, the Squadron moved to RAF Lossiemouth.
14 RAF Squadron's last operational deployment was in October 2010, in Afghanistan, and lasted three months. During the deployment, the 13 Aircrews and 120 engineers of 14 RAF Squadron supported more than 450 missions, spending over 1700 hours airborne, ensuring the Tornado GR4 fleet continued to deliver, however required.
Marking the end of this long and proud history, 120 personnel, making up two flights of 14 RAF Squadron personnel, paraded the Squadron standard before His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Lossiemouth.
A flypast of four Tornado GR4 aircraft, piloted by Aircrews from 15 (Reserve) RAF Squadron, also marked the event.
Commenting on the disbandment, RAF Lossiemouth's Station Commander, Group Captain Andy Hine, said:
"Today is one of mixed feelings for RAF Lossiemouth; sad because it is never pleasant to say farewell to any squadron, but proud of the 95 years of exceptional service that 14 Squadron has given our nations, including the award of many battle honours for distinguished action in battle.
"With the Squadron having recently returned from a highly successful operational deployment in Afghanistan, saving the lives of troops on the ground, we can say with full confidence that 14 Squadron is bowing out with their heads held high.
"The Squadron's forefathers would be immensely proud of the courage and professionalism of those leaving 14 Squadron today."
Battle Honours:
Egypt 1915-1917*
Gaza, Megiddo, Arabia 1916-1917*
Palestine 1917-1918*
Transjordan 1924
Palestine 1936-1939
East Africa 1940-1941
Mediterranean 1941-1943*
Egypt and Libya 1941-1942*
Sicily 1943*
Atlantic 1945
Gulf 1991
Kosovo 1999