Posted on 12/01/2010 8:56:41 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Since October last year, RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons have been flying over the landscape of Afghanistan providing support to troops on the ground. But it is not just awesome firepower that these fast jets can deliver.
RAF Marham, which operates four Tornado squadrons, put on a capability demonstration at the Norfolk-based airfield on Friday 26 November 2010 to show off the jets' capabilities.
RAF Marham's Station Commander and Tornado Force Commander, Group Captain Pete Rochelle, said:
"The Tornado GR4 is providing support to ground forces when they come under attack and its sophisticated intelligence and surveillance capabilities are playing a key role by searching for IEDs, which is one of the largest threats to UK and international forces.
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Some things are such a beautiful sight to behold!
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RAF spin in a feeble attempt to justify killing the Harrier.
The RAF/RN Harrier GRs can't carry Storm Shadow cruise missiles, have no cannon, and can't carry the most capable reconnaissance pod in RAF service the RAPTOR. The Tornado GR4 has a greater weapons load and range. It is sad to see the Harrier go out of service early.
One of my favourite types on the low level flying routes in the UK. Some of my images from a couple of years ago.
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