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	No. 1435 Flight RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Likwise the aircrew from the UK are cycled through 1435 flight, with the only limitation being the necessary weather flying qualifications.
		1435 Flight was formed in Malta on 4 December 1941, its status raised to No.
		In 1988, when the F3 assumed the responsibities of 23 Sqn, 1435 Flight was revived.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._1435_Flight_RAF (245 words)

	RAF Tornado F3
		RAF Tornado F3 Guajara in other languages: Spanish, Deutsch, French, Italian...
		The RAF Tornado F3 is a fighter/interceptor version of the Panavia Tornado in service with the Royal Air Force.
		There are also four aircraft permanently based in the Falkland Islands, in 1435 Flight.
	www.guajara.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/r/ra/raf_tornado_f3.html (655 words)

	No. 617 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The squadron was formed at RAF Scampton during World War II on the March 15, 1943 with the purpose of attacking three major dams on the Ruhr in Germany: the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe.
		All three RAF attacks on Tirpitz were led by Wing Commander JB "Willy" Tait, who had succeeded Wing Commander Cheshire as CO of No. 617 Squadron in July 1944.
		When the Squadron was reformed with the Tornado it was originally based at RAF Marham, but is now located at RAF Lossiemouth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._617_Squadron_RAF (612 words)

	No. 1435 Flight RAF -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Royal Air Force contribution to this deterrent is based at (additional info and facts about RAF Mount Pleasant) RAF Mount Pleasant, the primary component of which is No.
		1435 Flight was formed in (A strategically located island south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea) Malta on 4 December 1941, its status raised to No.
		1435 Flight will be the last to receive the (additional info and facts about Eurofighter Typhoon) Eurofighter Typhoon around 2012.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/no/no._1435_flight_raf2.htm (541 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a2 - RAF Aircraft - Tornado F3 - Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP) - Tornado in ...
		Armed Forces - RAF Aircraft Tornado F3 The Air Defence Variant (ADV) of the Tornado from which the F3 was developed flew for the first time in October 1979.
		The aircraft has a long-range, autonomous capability that enables operations to be conducted some 350 nm away from bases in bad weather, in an ECM environment and operating against multiple targets at high or low-level, which can be engaged at distances in excess of 20 nm.
		RAF Tornado F3s were sent to the Gulf in August 1990 and by the end of hostilities on the 28 February 1991, 18 x F3 aircraft had flown some 2,500 sorties during their deployment including 700 sorties during the period of hostilities.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0007.html (410 words)

	Armed Forces - r3a10 - RAF Strike Command - Overseas Bases
		The RAF use the airfield at Akrotiri as a staging post for transport aircraft, and as a temporary operating base for aircraft carrying out Armament Practice Camps.
		RAF Akrotiri is the permanent base of 84 Squadron who perform Search and Rescue duties as well as a support role for the UN peacekeeping forces on the island.
		In addition, a detachment of the RAF Regiment is stationed at RAF Akrotiri to assist with airfield defence.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0052.html (409 words)

	Workers Daily Internet Edition Year 2002 No. 13
		RAF Bruggen was named originally after the nearest railhead, in the North Rhein Westphalia village of Bruggen; however, it is actually situated just outside the village of Elmpt some 6km away.
		RAF Bruggen is home to the Royal Air Force Tornado Wing in Germany and the Station was constructed on drained marshland within a heavily forested area in the short time of 12 months (July 1952-July 1953).
		RAF Bruggen was tasked by NATO to mount offensive air operations against the Former Republic of Yugoslavia on the 28 March 1999.
	www.rcpbml.org.uk /wdie-02/d02-13.htm (3369 words)

	C-17 Globe Master
		The aircraft assigned to the RAF's 1435 Flight that provides air defence for the south Atlantic colony, previously were ferried back for heavy maintenance.
		The threat assessment for Afghanistan was such that all approaches by RAF C-17s to Kabul had to be conducted at night.
		This novel use of NVG proved the concept for the RAF C-17 and served to widen the role and capability of the squadron.
	www.global-defence.com /2003/globe_master.htm (1568 words)

	The Royal Air Force - History Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		No.1435 Squadron was unique among RAF squadrons in that its designation was not officially approved until after the unit had been operating for some time.
		The number 1435 had been previously used by No.1435 Flight, a night fighter unit also based at Malta which had recently been disbanded, and when a new Spitfire unit was formed it adopted this number.
		Operations had begun on 23 July 1942 as a flight and untl the end of the year it was engaged in fighter defence duties.
	www.raf.mod.uk /history/h1435.html (251 words)

	No. 1435 Flight RAF - TheBestLinks.com - RAF 1435 Flight, Argentina, December 4, Falkland Islands, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		1435 Flight RAF - TheBestLinks.com - RAF 1435 Flight, Argentina, December 4, Falkland Islands,...
		1435 Flight RAF, Argentina, December 4, Falkland Islands...
		In 1988, when the F3 assumed the responsibities of RAF No. 23 Squadron, 1435 Flight was revived.
	www.thebestlinks.com /RAF_1435_Flight.html (303 words)

	More About the Royal Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 and opened on Ma 1, 1939 with No 15 Flying Training School as the major unit.
		The most recent purpose built airfield in the RAF, Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands was opened in 1984 to establish a fighter and transport presence in the Islands following the Falklands War.
		Currently based at Mount Pleasant are No 1435 Flight with 4 Tornado F3s, No 1312 Flight, with a single VC10 tanker and 1 Hercules C1, as well as No 78 Squadron with Chinook and Sea King helicopters.
	www.twentysquadron.co.uk /theraf-g.html (687 words)

	RAF Tornado F3
		It is a long ranged twin engine aircraft, originally designed to intercept Soviet bombers as they came in from the east to strike the United Kingdom.
		The F3 is based at RAF Leeming[?], RAF Leuchars[?], and RAF Mount Pleasant[?].
		The text of this article is licensed under the GFDL.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ra/RAF_Tornado_F3.html (632 words)

	MercoPress - Falklands-Malvinas & South Atlantic News
		He was one of the RAF’s pilots who in 1982 joined their Royal Navy counterparts in the Harriers and helicopters in the vital protective shield for the Task Force, in dogfights with Argentine pilots, and in attacking Argentine ground forces.
		The most spectacular RAF exploit was the Vulcan bomber raid on Stanley airport on May 1st, which had significant impact on the conduct of the war and on morale on both sides, far beyond the damage to the runway.
		The RAF in co-operation with military and civilian medical teams from Stanley Hospital have saved the lives of several Islanders with severe heart problems and even a baby born dangerously ill and also the lives of foreign seamen on the fishing fleets rescued by RAF helicopters.
	www.falkland-malvinas.com /Detalle.asp?NUM=2846 (3565 words)

	Articles - F-4 Phantom II (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		RAF Phantoms were designated F-4M, or FG.1 and FGR.2 (for reconnaissance) in British service, the RN's aircraft would be the F-4K.
		In addition to these, in 1984, the RAF purchased a total of 15 F-4J aircraft second-hand from the US Navy to increase its interceptor force following the Falklands War (which saw a Phantom squadron posted to the islands) prior to the introduction of the Tornado.
		As built, the Mitsubishi-built Phantoms were not fitted with in-flight refuelling receptacles because of the treaty restrictions that forbade Japan to acquire offensive weapons.
	www.appza.com /articles/F-4 (2294 words)

	No
		No. 1321 Flight RAF No. 1321 Flight RAF was established at RAF Wittering in April 1954 as a Royal Air Force service.
		RAF No. 155 Squadron RAF No. 155 Squadron operated Westland Whirlwind HR4 at Kuala Lumpur approximately 1955-59.
		RAF No. 617 Squadron No. 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force is better known as the "Dambusters" squadron.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/no.html (7264 words)

	McDONNELL DOUGLAS PHANTOM II - HISTORY
		RAF Bruggen in Germany saw the formation of 14 and 17 Squadrons in July 1970, 2 Squadron in December 1970 and 31 Squadron in July 1971.
		While the RAF Germany F-4s were only minutes away from the Soviet border, Lightnings continued to guard the frontier, and the RAFG Phantoms were tasked with ground attack and interdiction as well as reconaissance.
		Settling down to their tasking of UK air defence, the RAF's claims to be able to defend the RN fleet were soon to be proved to be a nonsense when in 1982 the Argentines invaded the Falkland Islands, a British territory in the South Atlantic.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /phantom/history.html (2671 words)

	FK RAF Mount Pleasant - Helicopter Database
		RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands is a purpose-built airfield for the RAF.
		The RAF had used a small base at Port Stanley, but following a British government review of the Islands' defences, it was clear that a larger base was needed.
		The RAF moved from Port Stanley and the flying element of the base hosts the Tornado F.3s of 1435 Flight the transport and tanker aircraft of 1312 Flight, together with 78 Squadron's heavy lift Chinook HC.2s and the Combat SAR and Utility Sea King HAR.3s.
	www.helis.com /database/go/fk_raf_mount_pleasant.php (186 words)

	No. 23 Squadron RAF - TheBestLinks.com - Argentina, AWACS, E-3 Sentry, Falkland Islands, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The RAF AWACS fleet is made up of seven E-3Ds, with the UK designation Sentry AEW1 and the aircraft are pooled between 23 Sqn and No.
		The remained here until 1988 when its duty was assumed by RAF 1435 Flight.
		The squadron then reformed at RAF Leeming with the Panavia Tornado which it operated until 1994.
	www.thebestlinks.com /No._23_Squadron_RAF.html (191 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Whether it be in response to an act of aggression, in support of the United Nations or to alleviate the affects of natural disasters, the RAF must maintain a flexible overseas presence in order to bring air power to bear in the most timely and effective manner possible.
		The RAF use the airfield as a staging post for transport aircraft, and as a temporary operating base for aircraft carrying out Armament Practice Camps.
		Regular flights from RAF Brize Norton link the island to the UK, as does the six-weekly arrival of the MOD cargo and resupply vessels.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/os_base.html (380 words)

	Malta George Cross
		The RAF’s desperate fight to retain control of the diminutive Mediterranean island, and the defiant courage of the people of Malta, is one of the epic stories of World War Two.
		By April 1942 the RAF was down to just six serviceable Spitfires and Hurricanes, Allied convoys were being decimated unopposed, and Malta was in danger of starvation.
		This flight was to reinforce Malta's handful of outdated Gladiator's and few surviving Hurricanes and on 16 August was amalgamated to become 261 Squadron.
	www.chesterfieldarmament.com /taylor/maltageorgecross/malta.htm (2655 words)

	Sqn Histories 671-1435_P
		In early 1943 Flights of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units were raised to Squadron status with 'A' Flight, No 2 PRU becoming No 680 on 1 February 1943.
		No 1435 Flight was formed in Malta as a night fighter unit on 4 December 1941 but it disbanded in June 1942.
		On 2 August 1942 the unit, being larger than a flight was formally raised to squadron status but instead of being given a new number, it was simply raised from 1435 Flight to 1435 Squadron.
	www.rafweb.org /Sqn671-1435.htm (1253 words)

	RAF Twilight War Order of Battle
		RAF Germany had been in place in Germany since the end of World War 2, and by 1996 was a potent force in the ground attack role.
		Although this was originally seen as a temporary move by January of 1997 legislation was passed in parliament to bring these resources under the control of the RAF permanently.
		Their air and ground crews were offered positions in the RAF and most accepted.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~dheb/2300/Historical/raft2k/raf2ks.htm (1113 words)

	Untitled Document
		Our CFS2 RAF Gulf Trio 1991 jet pack was selected by the world’s favourite flight simulation magazine; PC PILOT, to feature in their Nov/Dec 2004 edition of the magazine under the title ‘Freeware Gems’ - with the aircraft pack included in the free CD supplied.
		I worked as a fighter control assistant in the RAF and some of my best memories are of 23 sqn/1435 flight f4s in the Falklands.
		All aircraft undergo a flight testing programme before they are put up for general use on Simviation.com-this is to make sure they function correctly, are safe and little flight niggles and problems are corrected.
	www.anglovirtual.4t.com /about.html (1196 words)

	Phantoms Phorever, Part 9: UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		When the number of allocated planes dropped to 4 the unit became 1435 Flight on 1st November 1988, while a new No. 23 Sqn was formed with Tornado F.Mk.3s at RAF Leeming.
		Formed as an interceptor unit at RAF Conningsby on 1st January 1975, this former Lightning-squadron was originally disbanded in July 1974.
		This RAF F-4 OCU was formed on the 1st August 1968 at RAF Coningsby.
	www.acig.org /artman/publish/printer_369.shtml (2334 words)

	Base Visit #07 - RAF Brize Norton - PhotoCall 2000
		After a year's break June 1993 saw another 'two-event' day, RAF Lakenheath held a Photocall on the final day of an 'Excaliber' exercise and then it was off to Brize in the afternoon.
		RAF aircraft of various types and a small European contingent (German AF Tornado/Phantom and the Belgium AF sent a couple of SF-260MB's and an Alpha Jet) Among the 'home-sides' aircraft
		EOS-3 28-70mm K64 200/F8 Carrying the the 'RAF College' blue band is this example of the Dominie T.1 which is used for the training of RAF Navigators.
	www.sharpshooter-maj.com /html/bv07.htm (770 words)

	No. 99 Squadron RAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The first of the squadron's four Globemasters (C-17 in USAF service) was delivered to the RAF on May 17 2001, arriving at Brize Norton, Oxfordshire on May 23.
		Previously the RAF had to lease commercial heavy lifters to return the aircraft to the UK, or launch a major logistical effort to allow a ferry flight.
		In any case the C-17 has proved invaluable to the RAF, so much so that the original seven year lease will be bought out, and an additional aircraft will be purchased.
	www.mcfly.org /wik/No._99_Squadron_RAF (234 words)

	World War II Books & Videos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The graves of RAF aircrew that were killed have been listed, visited by the editorial team and photographed as a complete and lasting record of those who died.
		The inside story of the RAFs attempt to end the war by "blanket" bombing and the destruction of entire cities, as opposed to the traditional tactic of bombing only military targets at a terrible cost of the lives of brave air crews.
		This is an authoritative and very readable account of the RAF through the last 54 years, culminating in the Gulf War, the carefully integrated text and photos highlighting the linked development of the service and its aircraft between 1939 and the present.
	www.wwiibooks.com /aviation.html (7574 words)

	Aviation Photography - Tornado Air to Air (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It is the RAF's primary long-range strike attack aircraft and is fitted on each side of the nose two 25mm cannons.
		The Tornado GR.4/4A is in service with the RAF at Marham (2 Squadron with GR.4/GR.4A, 9 Squadron with GR.4, 13 Squadron with GR.4/GR.4A and 31 Squadron); Lossiemouth (12 Squadron, 14 Squadron, 15(R) Squadron and 617 Squadron all with GR.4's).
		The Tornado F.3 is in service with the RAF at Leuchars (43 Squadron, 56(R) Squadron and 111 Squadron) and Leeming (11 Squadron and 25 Squadron).
	www.targeta.co.uk /air2air_tornado.htm (530 words)

	1435 Flight Tornado F.3
		1435 Flight flight took over the duties of No.23 squadron at Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands on 1 November 1988 with four Phantom aircraft named Faith, Hope, Charity and Desperation.
		The Flight was re-equipped with four Tornado F.3 during July 1992.
		The Flight maintains its World War Two Maltese connections by wearing the red Maltese Cross on the tail fin.
	www.flyingzone.co.uk /tornadoinfocus/1435flt.htm (167 words)

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