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	RAF Bruggen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Bruggen, Germany was until June 15, 2001 a major station of the Royal Air Force.
		RAF Bruggen was situated next to the village of Elmpt, approximately 43 km west of Düsseldorf near the German-Netherlands border.
		The decision to remove all of RAF assets from Germany was taken in 1996.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Bruggen (647 words)

	Panavia Tornado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The RAF Tornado GR.1 was the first generation version of the Panavia Tornado strike aircraft of the Royal Air Force.
		Aircraft operated from RAF Bruggen in Germany during the first part of the war, flying precision strike missions.
		RAF F.3s are among the first aircraft to arrive in theatre and operate Combat Air Patrols within Saudi airspace throughout the conflict.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Tornado_F2 (4424 words)

	Bruggen, Germany
		RAF Brüggen was named originally after the nearest railhead, in the North Rhine Westphalia village of Brüggen; however, it is actually situated just outside the village of Elmpt.
		The RAF Station was constructed on drained marshland within a heavily forested area during the period February 1952 to July 1953.
		The demise of RAF Brüggen, as the last Main Operating Base in Mainland Europe, was made public in 1998 and the withdrawal process began in April 1999 with the disbandment of 17 (Fighter) Squadron.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/bruggen.htm (461 words)

	No. 31 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Now part of the Marham Wing, 31 Squadron's aircraft and crews were part of the RAF Tornado force in the Gulf War of 1991 and the Squadron continued to fly on regular operations over Iraq.
		On Jan 1 1995 the Squadron was declared operational in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) role equipped with the Air Launched Anti Radiation Missile ALARM Anti Radiation Missile.
		In 2001 No 31 Squadron moved to RAF Marham, and in 2003 formed the core of the Ali Al Salem Air Combat Wing, operating over Iraq during Operation Resinate South and Operation Telic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._31_Squadron_RAF (626 words)

	RAF Germany
		After almost 50 years, the RAF is withdrawing from Bruggen and, indeed, from stationing in Germany as a UK national formation.
		Wildenrath and, nostalgically, one last time over Bruggen itself, as they bid a final farewell on behalf of all RAF aircrew to the bases that played such a major role in the defence of Europe during the Cold war.
		Following the decision in 1996 to withdraw the RAF from Germany and close the last remaining flying bases, the draw down of RAF Bruggen began in April 1999 when No 17(Fighter) Squadron was disbanded.
	www.karo-aviation.nl /photo/pages/rafg.htm (271 words)

	BBC - Norfolk Features - RAF Marham flies out its Tornados
		It was the first in the RAF to operate at night with infra-red linescan video, which produced valuable information during the first Gulf War.
		The Tornados flew in from RAF Bruggen in August 2001, two years after taking part in NATO operations over the former Yugoslavia.
		When the Queen visited RAF Marham (of which she is Honorary Air Commodore) at the beginning of her Golden Jubilee year, a Canberra was painted up in its original livery for her to see.
	www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/features/raf_marham.shtml (663 words)

	RAF MARHAM POLICE FLIGHT CHARITY CYCLE RIDE TO RAF BRUGGEN - WEST GERMANY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		July 2001 a team of cyclists from the Police Flight RAF Marham will take part in a sponsored 'cyclethon' from RAF Marham to RAF Bruggen near Munchengladbach in West Germany, cycling distance of 280 miles.
		The cycle ride is being carried out to mark the relocation of Nos IX (Bomber) and 31 Sqns from RAF Bruggen to RAF Marham.
		The team plan to arrive at RAF Bruggen on the morning of 9
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /relations/stories/police-charity1.htm (272 words)

	Ra
		1957-1998 - Strike/Attack role The initial strike capability at RAF Bruggen was provided by the English Electric CanberraCanberra from the summer of 1957.
		The Jaguar squadrons were replaced by the Panavia Tornado RAF Tornado GR1GR1 beginning in 1984.
		One major part of this was the reduction of Tornado squadrons at Bruggen from seven to four, RAF No. 17 SquadronNo.17, No. IX Squadron RAFNo.IX, No. 14 Squadron RAFNo.14 and No. 31 Squadron RAFNo.31 squadrons.
	www.looked.com /Topicdetails.aspx?Topicid=19155&name=&catid=471&topicname=RAF_Bruggen (410 words)

	RAF Bruggen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Pentecostal church ministering to the RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall comunities.
		The RAF Orienteering Association is open to all serving and ex-RAF personnel and families.
		Originally designated as RAF 17 Balloon Centre, it was opened on Wednesday 28th June 1939, during World War 2, for the defence of Kingston upon Hull and the Humber Area.
	www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=RAF_Bruggen (1897 words)

	RAF Fencing Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Once again the RAF team was honoured to have the support of the President of the RAFFU, AVM H G MacKay who presented RAF Brassards to 4 ‘New Blues’.
		After holding the Women’s title for 6 years and the Men’s for 5 years, the RAF were once again the team to beat, but for the 7th consecutive year the Women’s Team proved that they were more than a match for the Army or Royal Navy.
		The RAF final was an exciting bout but Ann’s experience with a sabre ensured her victory beating Stephanie 15 – 10.
	www.raffencing.co.uk /Magazine/August_2001.htm (5958 words)

	air bruggen force royal - Jobs69
		He was Station Commander Royal Air Force Bruggen in Germany, which at the time was the largest Tornado base in the Royal Air Force, before graduating from the Royal College of Defence Studies in December 1997 and subsequently completing the Higher Command and Staff Course in April 1998...
		He was the Station Commander Royal Air Force Bruggen, Germany, before graduating from the Royal College of Defence Studies in December 1997 and subsequently completing the Higher Command and Staff Course in April 1998.
		Brignorth, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Bruggen, Germany, RAF Bruntingthorpe, RAF Buchan Aberdeenshire...
	www.jobs69.co.uk /information/air-bruggen-force-royal.html (424 words)

	RAF Bruggen . Gulf War . Hawker Hunter . Strategic Defence Review . 2001 . Panavia Tornado . F-86 Sabre . Kosovo War . ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The initial strike capability at RAF Bruggen was provided by the English Electric Canberra Canberra from the summer of 1957.
		The Jaguar squadrons were replaced by the Panavia Tornado RAF Tornado GR1 GR1 beginning in 1984.
		IX Squadron reformed in August 1982 at RAF Honington with the Panavia RAF Tornado GR1 Tornado GR1, moving to RAF Bruggen in 1986.
	www.uk.fraquisanto.net /RAF_Bruggen (686 words)

	RAF BRUGGEN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		O RAF Bruggen, Germany era até junho 15 2001 uma base preliminar de strike/attack da força aérea real.
		O RAF Bruggen situated ao lado da vila de Elmpt, aproximadamente 43 quilômetros ao oeste de Düsseldorf perto da beira dos Alemão-Países Baixos.
		Um ceremony formal junho em 15 terminou oficialmente uma presença contínua do RAF em Germany desde que a segunda guerra mundial e todos os furacões restantes tinham saido para RAF Marham setembro por 4 2001.
	www.faktoport.com /wiki/pt/ra/Raf%20Bruggen.htm (388 words)

	BBC News \| UK \| RAF ends 56 years in Germany
		A ceremony formally ending its 56-year presence was held on Friday at RAF Bruggen, near Dusseldorf, the last remaining base.
		The end of RAF Bruggen marks the final withdrawal following a restructuring of British forces after the end of the Cold War.
		The RAF will maintain a presence in Germany until spring 2002, but the ceremony has been planned to coincide with the return of the last two Tornado GR1/4 squadrons to the UK later this summer.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1389637.stm (395 words)

	COMBATSIM.COM: Daily News
		In the presence of British and German VIPs, a Fahnenbander (the German equivalent of a battle honour) was awarded to RAF Bruggen and each of the squadrons that have served there in recent years.
		The RAF will maintain a small presence in Germany until spring 2002, but the ceremony has been planned to coincide with the return of the last two Tornado GR1/4 squadrons to the UK later this summer.
		The decision to close RAF Bruggen is the final part of a series of moves to return all RAF aircraft back to the UK following the restructuring of British forces after the end of the Cold War.
	www.combatsim.com /cnews/arch/cnews-arc53.htm (2164 words)

	Part I- The Air Strikes
		On March 31, the Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir Charles Guthrie said that a C-130 was going to leave from RAF Lyneham and deliver the first load of British humanitarian supplies to the area of conflict; it arrived on April 1st.
		Later, 6 Tornados from Bruggen attacked Obrva airfield and an ammunition storage near Kragujevac in Central Serbia.
		RAF Harriers flew 10 sorties and attacked a barracks and a military vehicle compound using Cluster bombs.
	www.britatwar.8m.com /conflictkosovo.html (1880 words)

	RAF Regiment 77-89 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		One of the main roles of the squadron at Wittering was to support the Harrier Force which often deployed to RAF Germany for excercises.
		Stationed at RAF Bruggen this was my first operational tour overseas and one of my happiest.
		The main role of 37 Squadron was to supply Airfield Defence to RAF Bruggen and as I had only just arrived from a field squadron I had to attend a Rapier Conversion Course.
	www.freewebs.com /timrafregiment77-89 (981 words)

	The Association of the ROYAL AIR FORCE REGIMENT.
		The RAF Regiment was formed in 1942; RAF operations were thereafter marked by the development of air support of ground troops and shipping within range, the major bombing offensive in mainland Europe, attacks on capital ships and submarines, supply from the air and deployment world wide.
		The first task of the Regiment was to relieve Army garrisons to airfields and RAF installations in the United Kingdom.
		Two of the Squadrons are based at RAF Honington the others are at RAF Waddington, near Lincoln and RAF Bruggen in Germany.
	easyweb.easynet.co.uk /feeley/history.htm (774 words)

	9 Squadron Tornado GR.1
		A Vulcan Squadron from 1962 to 1982, the squadron re-formed on 1 June of 1982 at RAF Honington, Suffolk.
		On 1 October 1986 the unit moved to RAF Bruggen in the strike/attack role.
		This aircraft was based at RAF Bruggen during 1989.
	www.flyingzone.co.uk /tornadoinfocus/9squadron.htm (165 words)

	British Military Aviation in 1999
		Operation Allied Force: following the collapse of diplomatic efforts to achieve a settlement regarding the status of the province of Kosovo, NATO embark upon a systematic bombing campaign against Serbian forces in Kosovo and infrastructure targets in Serbia itself, aiming to force the withdrawal of Serbian troops from the province.
		A parade is held at RAF Laarbruch to mark the formal closure of the station.
		Panavia Tornado GR1s based at RAF Bruggen in Germany fly their first sorties as part of Operation Allied Force.
	www.rafmuseum.org.uk /milestones-of-flight/british_military/1999.html (705 words)

	RBAI CCF RAF - News
		AC2K was a camp held at RAFC Cranwell and representitive of the Millennium by having 1800 cadets and 200 staff (ie.
		Section awarded 6 places for RAF millenium camp at RAF Cranwell in summer to celebrate 2000 with a similar number of cadets and staff.
		Awarded 6 places for Easter camp at RAF Bruggen, Germany, due to be the last cadet camp there as it is due for closure in 2001.
	www.nireland.com /rbairaf/news.htm (1435 words)

	todd
		RAF Bruggen are now available to join the operation if required.
		RAF Harrier had been shot down during the night.
		spokesmen to the RAF detachment at Gioia del Colle in Italy.
	www.powmadeak47.com /yugo/knsraf.html (883 words)

	Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums - RAF Bruggen, 1979- 81 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Bruggen and Wildenrath were the first 'foreign' destinations as a spotter for me in those days.
		Unfortunately, some politician forced the RAF to replace their excellent aircraft (Phantoms) with something far more inferior.
		I was a Forces Brat in Germany 1970-80 and cycled on, off and all over both RAF Bruggen and Wildenrath 'plane spotting' with total impunity.
	forum.keypublishing.com /showthread.php?t=52485 (718 words)

	Photographs of RAF Police Flights
		Recognised no doubt by a considerable number of Policemen this was taken at the RAF Police Club when the late Terry Macaffie presented the handlers with their PM's dog efficiency trials diplomas.
		Attached a couple of photos from the last RAF Police presence at RAF Habbanya Iraq prior to closing of the Base after the coup in 1959 which may be of interest.
		In June 1962 RAF Police Dogs and their handlers carried out night patrols of the Tower of London for a short period.
	www.geocities.com /pentagon/5909/photos2.htm (2351 words)

	Missing You - UK Missing Persons : Armed Forces : RAF
		RAF Bridgnorth is where nearly two million servicemen and women did their Basic Training.
		Was stationed at RAF Wellesbourne Mountford 1952/53 on photography course.
		formerly cpl don kitson based at raf bruggen between 1956 and 1959 i would like to make contact with any one serving at bruggen during this time.
	www.missing-you.net /RAF.php?startnum=600&shift=P (1792 words)

	NRDC: Nuclear Data - Table of British Nuclear Forces, 2002
		The RAF operated eight squadrons of dual-capable Tornado GR.1/1A aircraft.
		The Tornadoes currently at RAF Bruggen in Germany will be reassigned to RAF Lossiemouth and RAF Marham in the UK by the end of 2001, and the base at Bruggen will be closed.
		Day-to-day duties are being transferred, in phases, from Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Police, with support from AWE civilians and the Royal Marines.
	www.nrdc.org /nuclear/nudb/datab18.asp (1382 words)

	RAF Cycling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Race across America is a 3000+ mile cycle race from the Pacific to the Atlantic and is open to solo or four-person relay teams.
		They had the firepower to do it too: the RAF cyclists had two world records to their name, one set by Paul Dotchin only a few weeks before the RAAM.
		In fact some were heard to say they would eat their hats if the RAF Cycling Association got a team to the RAAM.
	www.rafcycling.org.uk /raam/raam00/story.htm (1048 words)

	AJFCN Biography
		In 1974 he attended the Jaguar Operational Conversion Unit course at RAF Lossiemouth before being posted to 14 Sqn at RAF Bruggen where he completed the Jaguar Qualified Weapons Instructor course in 1977.
		His first staff appointment was in the Jaguar role office at HQ 1 Group in 1984, which was followed by advanced staff training at the Joint Services Defence College at Greenwich in 1986.
		In 1990, he was appointed to command 17(Fighter) Sqn flying Tornado GR1s at RAF Bruggen.
	www.afsouth.nato.int /JFCN_Biographies/DCOMJFCN/Graham_A_Miller/DCOMJFCN.htm (373 words)

	Kirk Laird (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Joined RAF in Apr 1987 in the same intake as Tim 'VG' Greenhaugh, Bruce Kidd, Tony Green and Andrew Whinney.
		Rejoined the RAF in May 1994 and after 2 weeks kit and post at RAF Halton, was posted to RAF Lyneham in Jun of that year (where I also got married, or is that marred?).
		Spent 2 years on Exports and was posted to RAF ALdergrove for 3 years of drinking Guiness.
	www.rafmovs.com /Profiles/kirklaird.html (251 words)

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