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	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		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)

	RAF Cottesmore -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		RAF Cottesmore is a (The airforce of Great Britain) Royal Air Force station in (A town in central Vermont) Rutland, (A division of the United Kingdom) England.
		In 1957 it was announced that Cottesmore would became a base for the (Click link for more info and facts about V-bomber) V-bomber force, carriers of Britain's nuclear deterrent.
		Cottesmore became home to the Tri-national Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/raf_cottesmore2.htm (385 words)

	DS&C-OHS NIGS RAF/RN Air Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		RAF Lakenheath was jointly surveyed with RAF Mildenhall in March 1988 because of the proximity of the bases to one another.
		RAF St. Athan was surveyed in 1991; however the scheme introduction was delayed until 1994 due to changes in aircraft deployment and the arrival of a VC10 de-tuner.
		RAF Valley's position on the Isle of Anglesey made is ideally suited for its dual role of fighter base, protecting Liverpool and the North West, and ferry airfield, operating transport flights across the Atlantic.
	www.mod.uk /dsc/ohs/nigs_raf_rnstations.htm (8315 words)

	UK Cold War:RAF Bases
		RAF Northolt was one of the key airfields in the Defence of London during the Battle of Britain.
		RAF Pembrey Sands is a bombing and firing range and is adjacent to the old Pembrey airfield on the south Wales Coast.
		RAF Saxa Vord in the Shetland Islands has had an association with the Royal Air force since 1957 when it became a Radar Station, today it is a Control and Reporting Post as part of the United kingdom Air surveillance and Control system giving warning of any aircraft approaching from the North.
	www.ukcoldwar.org.uk /rafbases.htm (3918 words)

	RAF Cottesmore - Mission (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The mission of RAF Cottesmore is to contribute to the projection of the UK's air fighting power.
		RAF Cottesmore has an important role and a high profile, and this looks set to continue into the future.
		RAF Cottesmore's vision for the future is to develop a world-class operational and training deployment base to support Harrier operations.
	www.raf-cott.demon.co.uk /mission.htm (255 words)

	RAF Cottesmore - United Kingdom Nuclear Forces
		RAF Cottesmore was to remain a bomber flying station, operating a variety of aircraft types, until 1943 when it was handed over to the Americans and became USAAF Station 489.
		It was from RAF Cottesmore that troops of the 82nd Airborne Division took part in Operation Overlord, the invasion of Europe, and also Operation Market Garden, the famous airborne operation which saw paratroops dropping into Holland.
		RAF Cottesmore was thrust into the jet age in 1954 with the arrival of the Canberra Bombers of 15, 44, 57 and 149 Squadrons.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/world/uk/raf_cottesmore.htm (861 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r1a1 - RAF Squadron Listings
		As of 1 April 2003, total RAF personnel numbered 52,804, of which 1,145 were aircrew and a further 170 were aircrew under training.
		For the 2003 war with Iraq, the RAF deployment under the US-led coalition was the largest since the 1990/91 Gulf War.
		RAF Tristar and VC-10 tanker aircraft were deployed, and a capability has been retained in theatre to support the continuing operations in the area.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0001.html (642 words)

	RAF Cottesmore
		Today, I decided to put the pleasure aside and portray RAF Cottesmore as it was intended to be portrayed, as a base that defends England's shores amidst changing times.
		Cottesmore during my visits, was always home to the Tornado, possibly one of the best flying machines that the British forces have.
		Then in 1943, Cottesmore was actually handed over to the United States Army Air Force and prepared for the arrival of the 316th Troop Carrier Group, which played a vital role in the initial "D" Day assaults.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/leicestershire/31752 (467 words)

	RELATED LINKS
		RAF Brize Norton The largest station in the RAF, with some 3,500 Service personnel and 600 civilians and one of the busiest front-line stations in the United Kingdom.
		RAF Leuchars The RAF's most northern fighter base is now on-line with information on its many (and varied) units as well as a gallery and station history.
		RAF Apprentices and Boy Entrants Main contact site for RAF Apprentices and Boy Entrants who wish to be put in touch with their Associations, Entry Representatives or Entry Colleagues.
	uk.geocities.com /ocu20sqn/links.htm (1743 words)

	Royal Air Force Cottesmore - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Today, RAF Cottesmore is home to three squadrons of Harrier GR7s, making it one of the most important frontline bases in the Royal Air Force.
		The construction of Royal Air Force Cottesmore began in 1935 in response to heightened tension in Europe and the re-armament of Germany.
		Vulcans from Cottesmore were deployed to Gan, Butterworth and Tengah in the Far East during the confrontation with Indonesia in 1965.
	www.raf-cott.demon.co.uk /history.htm (1262 words)

	Articles - Panavia Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Known as the Tornado GR4 in the RAF, which is an upgrade of the original Tornado GR1 featuring GPS navigation and the ability to deploy more advanced munitions.
		Some original RAF F3s were loaned to the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) as an interim replacement for the F-104 Starfighter, until the Eurofighter Typhoon enters service.
		One RAF Tornado GR4 was lost to friendly fire when it was engaged and shot down by a U.S. Patriot missile battery.
	www.bird-center.net /articles/Panavia_Tornado (1452 words)

	Articles - Hawker-Siddeley Harrier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		After testing at RAF West Raynham, the eight surviving evaluation aircraft were transferred to the USA for evaluation by the Army, Air Force and Navy (including USMC) as the XV-6A.
		An order for 60 aircraft was received from the RAF in 1966, and the first pre-production Harriers were flying by mid-1967.
		With the retirement of the Sea Harrier by 2006 the RAF and RN will share the upgraded GR.Mk 9 fleet until the introduction of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
	www.izeez.com /articles/Hawker-Siddeley_Harrier (915 words)

	House of Commons - Defence - Written Evidence
		Basing a force of this size is only practicable at RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering where the two stations are close enough to be operated as a single unit.
		This also ties in with our judgement that RAF Cottesmore is the best long term location for the common aircraft type.
		RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering currently have a combined aircraft establishment of 64, which will reduce to 53 when the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE) disbands and the Harriers relocate from RAF Laarbruch.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm199900/cmselect/cmdfence/158/158we16.htm (750 words)

	UK MILITARY SPOTTING
		RAF Wittering is actually two airfields that have merged together; unfortunately this and the A1 have made access for viewing rather difficult to say the least.
		While RAF Wittering is officially 'The Home of the Harrier', you'll see far more of them at RAF Cottesmore.
		The RAF Police are normally okay about photographing the Harrier, especially if you pre-empt their objections by saying you'll only photograph facing away from the gate, out towards the A1.
	www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk /spotting/wittering.html (1903 words)

	Old Camp Photographs
		Preparations for the arrival of the first RAF Eurofighter Typhoons in 2004 meant that No 56(Reserve) Squadron, the Tornado F3 Operational Conversion Unit with its Tornado F3s moved north to Leuchars whilst the Tornado F3 Operational Evaluation Unit moved to nearby RAF Waddington.
		Also based on the main airfield is the RAF College Air Squadron with Tutor T1s, and on the Cranwell North grass airfield is the Cranwell Gliding Club, part of the RAF Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA).
		St Athan is the major RAF maintenance base for Harrier, Tornado, Jaguar, Hawk, Dominie and VC10, all of which is the responsibility of the Engineering Division.
	home.clara.net /damanning/old_camp.htm (2221 words)

	News - Stamford Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The job losses at RAF Cottesmore and RAF Wittering will be divided roughly 50/50 and take place over the next four years.
		RAF Wittering is growing with the recent news of 560 new jobs and at RAF Cottesmore there is little appetite for doom and gloom, particular as 68 new jobs have recently been created.
		Squadron Leader Tracey Broome, spokesman for RAF Cottesmore, said the cuts were under the logistics transformation programme across all three services and would bring significant financial savings.
	www.stamfordtoday.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=837&ArticleID=974109 (469 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)

	RAF service
		As the longest user of the Harrier the RAF has sponsored continued improvement in the aircraft, with the GR.1, GR1A, GR.3, GR.5 and GR.7 single-seaters having served, supported by T.2, T.4, T.4A and T.10 trainers.
		Until the end of the Cold War the RAF's Harrier force was primarily dedicated to supporting the British Army in Germany, with a secondary role supporting NATO's northern flank in Norway.
		Like much of Britain's armed forces, the 1990s were a period of transition towards a more flexible peace-keeping and rapid reaction role for the Harriers, a move that has culminated in the creation of the Joint Force Harrier in early 2000 to bring all UK Harrier and Sea Harrier operations together under one umbrella organisation.
	www.harrier.org.uk /service/RAF.htm (209 words)

	Case Transcript: Dennis
		RAF Cottesmore thus maintains Harrier fighter squadrons to deploy in a United Kingdom emergency, in support of NATO and other overseas tasks and RAF Wittering trains the pilots without whom there could be no operational Harrier squadrons.
		In it he makes plain that RAF Wittering is the main Harrier base in the country and plays a vital part in the nation’s defence, including training pilots to fly the Harrier and that its role must continue.
		Clearly the RAF is involved in the serious matter of training pilots to fly extremely expensive aircraft in combat, as safely as possible.
	www.richardbuxton.co.uk /reference/showjudgment.php?id=190 (12951 words)

	Features - Stamford Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Cottesmore first became a V bomber base in the late 1950s, under station commander Grp Capt Johnnie Johnson, the World War II Battle of Britain fighter ace.
		Cottesmore Vulcans went to Gan, Butterworth and Tengah in the Far East during the confrontation with Indonesia in 1965.
		It flew in the RAF Vulcan Display Flight (VDF) until her final flight in 1992 after which she was sold to C Walton Ltd and flown into that firm's Bruntingthorpe airfield base on March 23, 1993, where she has remained ever since.
	www.stamfordtoday.co.uk /ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=840&ArticleID=728015 (780 words)

	Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Cottesmore, Rutland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Cottesmore has turned from a Harrier base to an airfield filled with aircraft from all over the world.
		If you turned up at Cottesmore on a normal operational day you would see relatively little but now the area is a hive of activity and thronging with people.
		Cottesmore must be almost packed out by now but still they keep a-coming.
	www.uk-airshows.demon.co.uk /ct/d300.htm (928 words)

	Corgi AA34703 - Diecast Model B-57 Canberra B.Mk.2, RAF Cottesmore: The Flying Mule
		The first Canberra delivered to the RAF was a B.Mk.2 on 25th May 1951 and this was followed by a further 415 B.Mk.2s.
		The badge was adopted by the squadron during the German's retreat in 1918.
		The squadron moved to RAF Cottesmore in April 1969 and operated Canberra B.2s and E.15s in this role until it disbanded in February 1976.
	www.flyingmule.com /products/CG-AA34703 (385 words)

	House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 7 Jul 2004 (pt 11)
		Consultancy support was used for all aircraft business improvements at RAF Cottesmore and to separately identify the costs for the pulse line would be time consuming and could only be achieved at disproportionate cost.
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether avionics and electrical tradesmen are being relocated from front line squadrons to assist the pulse line at RAF Cottesmore without the approval or authority of Strike Command.
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the target number of aircraft to be repaired at RAF Cottesmore was in the financial year 2003–04.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200304/cmhansrd/vo040707/text/40707w11.htm (1215 words)

	Airshow News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A spokesman for the RAF said the jet was from the 100 Squadron at RAF Leeming in Yorkshire and had been on a routine navigation exercise.
		Both men were airlifted by a rescue helicopter from RAF Boulmer in Northumberland and taken to a specialist spinal injuries unit in Nottingham as a precaution.
		The RAF Waddington 2001 airshow (30 May-1 June) is to hold a Tiger Gathering with eligible squadrons from throughout NATO, whether fighter, bomber or reconnaissance wearing the coveted Tiger emblem being invited to send representative aircraft to the Show.
	www.militaryairshows.co.uk /archive1.htm (5097 words)

	Untitled
		In 1945, Cottesmore was handed back to the RAF and resumed it's training tasks.
		Now after defending England against a German attack, Cottesmore was about to become a base that trained not only British Tornado pilots, but German and Italian too.
		The Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment, or the TTTE was formed and the first two RAF Tornado aircraft were delivered to Cottesmore on the 1st July 1980.
	www.suite101.com /print_article.cfm/3550/31752 (854 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a4 - RAF Aircraft - Harrier GR7/7A GR9 GR9A T MARK 10
		The Harrier GR7 (two seat variant T-10) is the latest of Harrier 'Jump Jets' originating from the 1960s.
		The first flight of the Harrier GR7 was in 1989, and deliveries to RAF squadrons began in 1990.
		All three Harrier squadrons from RAF Cottesmore were deployed for the 2003 Iraq War in Operation
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0009.html (355 words)

	614 (Lydney) Squadron ATC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		RAF Shawbury (1983); 2 cadets RAF Gibralter (1983);
		RAF Luffenham (1996); 1 cadet RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus (1996);
		RAF Digby (1997); 1 cadet RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus (1997);
	www.btinternet.com /~doug.burgum/act6.html (162 words)

	TTTE Tornado Video
		To commemorate the Tornado GR1 at RAF Cottesmore, this video combines the Photocalls of 1995 and 1997, with the Community Airshow of 1997.
		The GR1s of the Trinational Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE) are shown extensively throughout, concluding with the trinational 'Blade' formation.
		An ideal opportunity to remember the Trinational Tornado Training Establishment during it's days at RAF Cottesmore, and to hear Panavia Tornado GR1 engines roaring overhead for the last time.
	www.ptvideo.com /videos/Aviation/ttte.html (107 words)

	RAF Cottesmore: 7 Jul 2004: Written answers (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what improvement there has been in fleet equivalent extension since the relocation of all Harrier work to RAF Cottesmore from Defence Aviation Repair Agency, RAF St. Athan; and whether the servicing backlog has been reduced.
		Harrier engineering work, currently carried out at DARA, RAF St. Athan, will not commence at RAF Cottesmore until November 2004.
		The Harrier servicing backlog has reduced since the high activity levels of Operation Telic but has risen this month, largely due to the need to undertake preparatory work at RAF Cottesmore in readiness for the relocation of engineering work from St. Athan.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /wrans?id=2004-07-07.180645.h (156 words)

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