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	Royal Air Force - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British army, in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are currently based, which aircraft they are operating, etc. They can be awarded standards and battle honours for meritorious service.
		RAF personnel who have risen to prominence either by their actions whilst serving, or subsequently, are detailed at List of famous Royal Air Force members.
		The Tornado F.3 is the RAF's air defence fighter aircraft, based at RAF Leuchars and RAF Leeming to defend the UK’s airspace.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Royal_Air_Force (3746 words)

	RAF Leeming - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Currently Leeming is one of the two UK air defence bases, the other being RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland.
		RAF Coningsby, Linconshire will take over from Leeming as England's main air defence base by 2008 when 3 Sqn becomes operational with the Eurofighter Typhoon.
		The future of RAF Leeming following the disbandment of it's remaining Tornado squadron is not clear at present, however the UK Ministry of Defence has pledged that it will remain in MOD hands, possibly moving to Army ownership.
	www.southasiagrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/RAF_Leeming (188 words)

	RAF Leeming
		RAF Leeming is a Royal Air Force station in North Yorkshire, England.
		RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire will take over from Leeming as England's main air defence base by 2008 when 3 Sqn becomes operational with the Eurofighter Typhoon.
		The future of RAF Leeming following the disbandment of its remaining Tornado squadron was not clear for a period.
	www.homestayfinder.com /Dictionary.aspx?q=RAF_Leeming (319 words)

	RAF Tornado F3
		The RAF Tornado F3 is a fighter/interceptor version of the Panavia Tornado in service with the Royal Air Force.
		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[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ra/RAF_Tornado_F3.html (612 words)

	Defence Internet \| About Defence \| DS&C OHS - NIGS RAF Leeming
		A scheme was introduced at RAF Leeming in 1987 based on predictions of noise from the Tornado which was due to enter service at the base.
		Leeming was resurveyed in 1998 following the reduction of one Tornado squadron which showed that the contours defined in 1992 were still valid.
		RAF Leeming was reviewed during March 2005 and the results demonstrated that the numbers of aircraft movements had increased significantly since the survey in 1998, and accordingly recommended that a new NIGS survey should be conducted as ascertain the changes to the contour.
	www.mod.uk /DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/HealthandSafety/DSC/NoiseInsulationGrantScheme/DscOhsNigsRafLeeming.htm (499 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		RAF Leeming is set to become the communications hub for RAF aircraft and units on deployed operations under plans announced by Minister for the Armed Forces Adam Ingram today.
		I realise this is disappointing news for RAF Scampton and for Lincolnshire but I have to take the right decisions for defence as a whole and the taxpayer.
		Work to move RAF Logistics support for deployed operations to a single hub at RAF Wittering has not been affected and will be complete by April 2006 as planned.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=184367&NewsAreaID=2&print=true&fromDate=&toDate=&txtSearchKeywords=&Department=123&Region=10&selSearchType=&SearchCategoryID= (340 words)

	Royal Air Force Future Plans
		For the RAF, the cuts involve the loss of 130 aircraft by the end of 2007, comprising four complete frontline combat squadrons together with reductions for other units.
		RAF Harriers have also been used for overseas deployments such as Northern Watch over Iraq, but the previously announced demise of the Navy's Sea Harrier force will see part of the RAF's existing Harrier fleet committed to carrier operations, reducing the number available for other roles.
		The Eurofighter Typhoon is said to be the future of the RAF, but with 3 less Jaguar squadrons and one less Tornado F.3 squadron to requip, the number of Typhoons required will fall substantially, perhaps to as low as 100-120 aircraft.
	www.aeroflight.co.uk /waf/uk/raf/ukaf-raf-plans.htm (1359 words)

	RAF - News
		SAC Gill Lindsay from RAF Lyneham has been gathering up her shoes for the Blue Peter Shoe biz Appeal and is keen to get everyone else involved.
		An RAF ensign will be encircling the globe after an RAF-trained pilot was selected to join the next shuttle flight.
		Station personnel from RAF Boulmer and three RAF Sea King helicopters from RAF Boulmer and DST Leconfield took part in a major maritime disaster exercise.
	www.raf.mod.uk /news (524 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		This means around 130 staff from RAF Sealand will move to RAF Leeming in 2006 rather than to RAF Scampton.
		RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire was due to become home to the communications hub but following substantial increases in estimated costs at RAF Scampton a review has concluded that RAF Leeming is a significantly more cost-effective option.
		Work to move RAF Logistics support for deployed operations to a single hub at RAF Wittering has not been affected and will be complete by April 2006.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /content/detail.asp?NewsAreaID=2&ReleaseID=184395 (325 words)

	RAF LEEMING - Find Friends from RAF LEEMING at Forces Reunited
		Caroline Batty was at RAF Leeming between 1990 and 1997
		Sarah Felmingham was at RAF Leeming between 1986 and 1992
		Neil Williams was at RAF Leeming between 1983 and 0
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Leeming.html (2849 words)

	news.mod.uk - Latest News
		Around 150 personnel from RAF Leeming’s No. 2 RAF Force Protection (FP) Wing who are deployed at Basra Air Station in the south of Iraq, are the first of four newly created force protection wings to deploy on operations since the concept was introduced in 2004.
		The RAF Regiment was formed during the Second World War, to enable the RAF to have the capability of defending its airfields and assets against ground attack.
		This part of the RAF is not widely known among the general public as it is 'assumed' that the RAF’s Force Protection is carried out by the British Army; this is not the case.
	www.operations.mod.uk /telic/newsItem_id=3201.htm (1431 words)

	Welcome to Invisible Ink--Books on Ghosts & Hauntings
		A few years ago an army military bandsman was staying with the band at RAF Leeming.
		In June 1957 No 228 Operation Conversion Unit arrived at RAF Leeming and, it was tasked with the training of crews for the ever-increasing number of Javelin squadrons and the first course began in October 1957.
		A telephone in the hangar keeps ringing and, when answered a chilling voice calls the name of an aircrew member … They are the phantoms of RAF Leeming.
	www.invink.com /x364.html (546 words)

	GNN - Government News Network
		* closure of RAF Stafford and RAF Sealand.
		Simultaneously, RAF Stafford and RAF Sealand will close and their assets will transfer to the'hubs' at RAF Wittering and RAF Leeming.
		RAF Force Protection elements are being enhanced by integrating the RAF Regiment and the RAF Police to deliver a full range of capability from policing and security (including dogs) to close combat.
	www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=193797&NewsAreaID=2 (752 words)

	RAF Leeming - Definition, explanation
		It houses two Tornado F3 squadrons, which are half of the fighter squadrons of the RAF.
		The other fighter base of the RAF is RAF Leuchars, Fife.
		RAF Coningsby, Linconshire will once more become part of the UK air defences when 3 Sqn become operational with the Typhoon.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/ra/raf_leeming.php (145 words)

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		THE future for RAF Leeming looks uncertain after it was announced that the station has failed to become the host for a future generation of RAF planes.
		Leeming had been one of five RAF stations nationally being considered for the new Joint Combat Aircraft (JCA), which is due to progressively replace the Harrier fleet around the middle of the next decade.
		A spokesman for RAF Leeming said: âThe Ministry of Defence continues to assess a range of options for the future use of Royal Air Force Leeming.
	www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk /viewarticle.aspx?sectionid=22&ArticleID=1267091 (543 words)

	RAF Leeming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		RAF Leeming is an air base in England.
		It houses two Tornado F3 squadrons, which are half of the fighter squadrons of the Royal Air Force.
		The other fighter bases of the RAF are RAF Leuchars, Fife and RAF Coningsby, Linconshire.
	www.centipedia.com /articles/RAF_Leeming (88 words)

	Armed Forces - raf3a9 - RAF Strike Command - RA F Signals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		This means that communications personnel would move from RAF Sealand (Expeditionary Radar and Airfield Squadron — ERAS) to RAF Leeming by April 2006.
		Communications personnel from RAF Brize Norton (Tactical Communications Wing) and RAF High Wycombe would move to RAF Leeming in 2007.
		RAF command operating procedures are monitored on all networks to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0051.html (501 words)

	RAF leeming - Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forums
		On the 21st -28th October, I get to spend a week at RAF leeming with cadets (ATC).
		RAF leeming is better known as the most haunted airfield in Britain.
		As its an RAF base, there will be places where I can't take photos (obviously) but Ill take as many as possible.
	www.unexplained-mysteries.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=80236 (358 words)

	Quick Reaction Alert (Interceptor) Tornado F3 Fighters at RAF Marham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		During the summer, the runway at RAF Coningsby will be resurfaced and the Southern commitment will move to RAF Marham.
		RAF Coningsby, 140 miles and less than 14 minutes flying time from London, is the nearest defence fighter squadron to the capital and has been on permanent stand-by in the event of a terror alert.
		The arrival of two air defence fighter aircraft will be an extra role for RAF Marham, the largest operational RAF unit in the UK after a two-year £45 million expansion and the arrival of two Tornado GR4 squadrons from Germany last year.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /relations/stories/f3-at-marham.htm (551 words)

	Royal Air Force at AllExperts
		With some 940 aircraft and a manpower of 49,210 (in 2005), the RAF is one of the largest air forces in the world.
		The RAF has two primary missions; to defend the United Kingdoms people and interests, and to act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and security.
		They recently operated surface-to-air missiles [Rapiers] to defend against air attack [This role, against the wish of the RAF, was given to the Royal Artillery in 2005], and have infantry and light armoured units to protect against ground attack.
	en.allexperts.com /e/r/ro/royal_air_force.htm (3619 words)

	RAF Leeming GCI Part 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Leeming had been built in 1941 and provided a base for a succession of heavy bomber types, eventually being equipped with the mighty Lancasters, and it was a massive place compared with dear little Ventnor.
		Christmas came and went, and then people from other trades began arriving and soon the technical people were outnumbered by operational staff and the unit duly became fully operational.
		There were several Valetta flying classrooms, each containing half a dozen airborne radar sets of the type the fliers would find in their fighter aircraft.
	www.westwight.clara.co.uk /leeming1.htm (1445 words)

	RAF LEEMING BAR - Find Friends from RAF LEEMING BAR at Forces Reunited
		John Gartland was at RAF Leeming Bar between 1959 and 1962
		Sarah Hunter was at RAF Leeming Bar between 1987 and 1995
		Harry Scrimgeour was at RAF Leeming Bar between 1941 and 1946
	www.forcesreunited.org.uk /namearchive/units/RAFNames/RAF-Leeming-Bar.html (182 words)

	RAF Leeming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		After the war the two squadrons and Leeming were passed over to No1 Group and was responsible for airlifting Allied prisoners back to Britain.
		This is just a brief outline of the activities at Leeming and today the role of the station is that of Britains defence with Tornado F3 fighters resident.
		Leeming is also one of the Stations earmarked to receive the new Eurofighter when it enters service.
	www.airfields-in-yorkshire.co.uk /leeming (266 words)

	XI Squadron disbands
		However this disbandment should only be short term with the squadron expected to re-form on Typhoons at RAF Coningsby in late 2006.
		As for 25 they are expected to continue operating until 2007 before they too are disbanded at which point the future for RAF Leeming is still unclear.
		Leeming is currently home to 25 Squadron in the F3, 100 Squadron with the Hawk and the Northumbrian UAS who operate the Grob Tutor T1.
	www.aircraftinaction.co.uk /XIDisband.htm (177 words)

	Tornado
		This time, however, the RAF was much better prepared, with new weapons systems and tactics developed after long years of operational combat experience on Operation Southern Watch over Iraq and in the skies over the Balkans.
		Many RAF aircraft received colourful nose art during the conflict and these Tornados were no exception; ZA542 'DM' and ZA560 'BC' became "Danger Mouse" and "Brave Coq", and both carried tributes to favourite Scottish Whiskies alongside their mission markings.
		Spearheading the RAF attack were Tornado GR1 units based at Tabuk and Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and Muharraq, Bahrain.
	www.aviationartprints.com /tornado.htm (3100 words)

	News - Yorkshire Post Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
		A YORKSHIRE RAF base is set to close after failing to become the host for a future generation of RAF fighter planes, sparking concerns about "huge knock-on effects" for the local economy.
		Leeming had been one of five air military airports nationally being considered for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter which is still in development but, ultimately, a Scottish base was named.
		At a press conference at RAF Lossiemouth, Group Captain Russ Torbet, Station Commander at RAF Lossiemouth and Group Captain Chris Birks, Station Commander at RAF Kinloss, said the announcement secured the future of both bases for the next 30 years.
	www.ypn.co.uk /viewarticle2.aspx?sectionid=55&articleid=1258868 (622 words)

	Leeming Home To New RAF Communications Hub (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The move will see the RAF's Air Combat Service Support Units (ACSSUs) communications units, currently located in a range of bases across the UK, relocating to form a centre of excellence for RAF communications at RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire.
		The disbandment of XI(Fighter) Squadron in October last year, and the announcement that RAF Leeming was not an option for the Joint Combat Aircraft led to a huge amount of speculation about the future of the Station.
		Leeming is also home to two other high-readiness units with both national and NATO commitments - No. 34 Squadron RAF Regiment and No. 2 RAF Tactical Survive To Operate HQ.
	www.a2mediagroup.com /?c=123&a=1997 (1099 words)

	This is The North East \| CommuniGate \| Region Events
		The parade, led by the Royal Air Force College Band from RAF Cranwell, comprised a flight of airmen from RAF Leeming, Standard bearers, forces veterans and Air Training Corps cadets.
		The Service was presided over by the padre of RAF Leeming with flights of Air Training Corps making up the parade and music provided by an Air Training Corps band.
		The Station Commander proudly took the salute for his last Drumhead Service at RAF Leeming emphasizing the commitment he has given to the Association in his time as Commanding Officer.
	www.communigate.co.uk /ne/durhamregionrafa/page2.phtml (930 words)

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