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	RAF Leuchars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		RAF Leuchars is the most northerly air defence station in the United Kingdom.
		It is located in Leuchars, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland, near to the university town of St Andrews.
		Leuchars is also the base for No. 612 (County of Aberdeen) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, an RAF Mountain Rescue Unit, and is the airfield from which the local Air Training Corps units and officer cadets from Aberdeen, Dundee and St. Andrews University Air Squadrons fly from, using the Tutor T1.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Leuchars (315 words)

	Leuchars Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		In 1848 Leuchars became the temporary terminus of the Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee Railway as it progressed north from Cupar.
		Leuchars became a junction station when the line to St Andrews was built in 1852, and in 1878 the line to the Tay Rail Bridge and Dundee was built from Leuchars.
		Leuchars itself continues to be well served by trains, being on the main line from Edinburgh to Dundee and Aberdeen with direct services to all those cities as well as to London.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /leuchars/leuchars (608 words)

	Royal Air Force Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ LocalColorArt.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The primary role of the RAF in the Cold War years was the defence of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union.
		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.
		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.localcolorart.com /encyclopedia/Royal_Air_Force (4222 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Stations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Preparations for the arrival of the first RAF 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).
		RAF Lossiemouth was built during 1938 and 1939 and opened on May 1, 1939 with No 15 Flying Training School as the major unit.
	www.raf.mod.uk /stations/f_stn.html (2942 words)

	No. 111 Squadron RAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In November the Squadron again relocated to RAF Gibraltar for support of Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa.
		In 1974 the squadron re-equipped with the Phantom at RAF Coningsby, before moving north to Leuchars on November 3 1975.
		Throughout its time at Leuchars the No 111(F) Squadron has been tasked with the maintenance of Quick Reaction Alert, which involves keeping aircraft at a high state of readiness to intercept, identify and, should it be necessary, destroy hostile aircraft approaching UK airspace.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/No._111_Squadron_RAF (493 words)

	Leuchars 2005
		Leuchars is among the busiest stations in RAF Strike Command with their aircraft forming part of an advanced air defence system.
		Flypasts of the Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spitfire, RAF Harrier GR7 with the Hawker Hurricane and the Hercules with the Dakota were organised.
		Leuchars always seems to be the only major airshow other than RIAT that manages to attract strong participation from the US Armed Services and this year was no different with several types present.
	www.aircraftinaction.co.uk /Leucharsshow.htm (1272 words)

	Flightline UK 2004 - RAF Leuchars Airshow 2004 = 11th September = REVIEW
		Leuchars is situated in the Scottish county of Fife on the northern edge of the Eden Estuary near St Andrews.
		A Leuchars favourite is the F-4F Phantom II from the Luftwaffe.
		For once, the two frontline squadrons based at RAF Leuchars were actually present for the show and operational taskings allowed the show to play host to a simulated attack.
	www.ukairshows.info /2004/airshows/leuchars/review.html (1644 words)

	Evening Telegraph: Features: Linda Barclay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		LEUCHARS Airshow manager Martin Barnett (pictured) put down the phone, eased back in his chair and took a sip from the steaming coffee he was about to enjoy before being interrupted by the call, writes Michael Alexander.
		Martin joined the RAF direct from school in 1963 and two years later was flying as a navigator on Canberra BI 8s in Germany followed by a tour on Vulcans with 617 Squadron at RAF Scampton.
		In those days the Leuchars Airshow was one of four ‘‘At Home Day’’ airshows held in mid-September to commemorate the Battle of Britain fought during the summer of 1940 when ‘‘The Few’’ in their Spitfires and Hurricanes defeated the might of the Luftwaffe and prevented a Nazi invasion of Britain.
	www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk /output/2003/09/08/features.shtm (1351 words)

	Leuchars Airshow entertains Bonny Scotland
		Leuchars, like Waddington is an RAF show which means the majority of its participants come from the RAF and it was no different this year.
		But of course Leuchars is an RAF airshow and as such the main attractions of the flying display came from the RAF.
		As ever the regular RAF displays including the Red Arrows were present and displaying to the usual high standard you come to expect from the RAF.
	www.aircraftinaction.co.uk /Leucharsre.htm (734 words)

	Ingram flies into war zone over RAF cuts - Evening Times (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Mr Ingram had been planning to travel to RAF Kinloss today, but was delayed in London by the marathon wrangling between MPs and the House of Lords over the Government's anti-terrorism plans.
		THE three Scots RAF bases facing massive job cuts are involved in the deployment of new fighter jets and played a major role in the Iraq war.
		RAF Kinloss supplied 21 Nimrods fitted with infra-red sensors to help detect Iraqi guerrillas planting booby-traps during the night along the routes used by US supply convoys.
	www.eveningtimes.co.uk /print/news/5036483.shtml (700 words)

	Compass Group UK & Ireland - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A state-of-the-art restaurant and leisure complex just launched at RAF Leuchars, near St Andrews in Scotland, will provide hard-working servicemen and women and their families with a brand-new place to eat, meet and unwind.
		RAF Leuchars – home to three Tornado F3 fighter squadrons - is the first RAF Strike Command operational station to choose a private company to provide its catering, retail and leisure services.
		In place of RAF Leuchars' old junior ranks dining area, ESS has invested to create a 170-seater restaurant and entertainment complex featuring an up-market bar, continental-style Caffè Ritazza and a new restaurant.
	www.compass-group.co.uk /news/NewsItem.asp?strGuid={0512FCCB-82F9-42BD-9B6E-355C43BE2146} (549 words)

	RAF Leuchars Airshow Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		A real bonus at Leuchars is that the show is an easy walk from Leuchars railway station, and combined rail and entry tickets make for easy access from most of Scotland and beyond.
		The RAF Leuchars Airshow combines a day-long flying programme with a varied and extensive park of static aircraft and supporting displays in some of the hangars.
		For those who do, RAF Leuchars can usually be relied on to provide a collection of those classic aviation moments guaranteed to bring the whole airfield to a standstill as everyone stops what they are doing to watch the display.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /leuchars/rafleucharsairshow (828 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Royal Air Force
		The RAF is the oldest independent air force in the world, first formed on April 1, 1918.
		The RAF was founded in April 1, 1918 by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
		The names and insignia of RAF Officers were based on those in use by the Royal Navy, specifically the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) during World War I. For example, the RAF rank of Flying Officer was derived from the RNAS rank of Flight Sub-Lieutenant.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Royal_Air_Force (3785 words)

	RAF Leuchars Nomads
		The morning of Saturday 29th May 2004 brought 25 members of RAF Leuchars Nomads Rugby Club together in the station rugby bar, ready to embark on what was expected to be an extremely challenging Southern Hemisphere tour of New Zealand and Fiji.
		After a pleasant morning spent clay pigeon shooting, Leuchars were scheduled to play the Glenmark 2nd XV that conveniently fielded 3 ex-Crusaders players, now coming to the end of their rugby playing days (fortunately Todd was back at home, currently employed as part of the Scottish coaching staff).
		Leuchars were still bursting with well-founded confidence after our excellent victory in Queenstown and went into the game in a very positive manner.
	www.leucharsrugby.com /tours/nzfiji2004.htm (2299 words)

	Courier News Story
		Squadrons and personnel at Leuchars are set to remain intact with the Fife base on target to become the second of the UK’s two main fighter bases, equipped with the RAF’s newest jet fighter, the Eurofighter Typhoon, from 2008.
		It was confirmed yesterday that Leuchars has been chosen as the country’s second Eurofighter base ahead of RAF Leeming in North Yorkshire because Leuchars, and the main Eurofighter base at Coningsby, are already established as quick reaction alert interceptor bases, and their relative locations provide optimum geographic coverage in defence of the UK.
		He said as far as Leuchars was aware, the Eurofighter was still on track to replace the F3 Tornado and be in service at Leuchars from 2008 and the base should end up with three squadrons, possibly phased in completely by 2015.
	www.thecourier.co.uk /output/2004/07/22/newsstory6142891t0.asp (1150 words)

	RAF Leuchars - Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Leuchars has to be one of the most sought after postings in the Royal Air Force.
		Even with the ever increasing commitments placed upon them, Leuchars' personnel continue to focus on their training and involvement in charity, sport and recreation activities.
		Located in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, Royal Air Force Leuchars sits on the north side of the environmentally protected Eden Estuary.
	www.leuchars.raf.mod.uk /welcome.htm (117 words)

	Royal Air Force Leuchars - Airshow 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF Leuchars Airshow 2006 will be on Saturday 9 September.
		Sixty years on from the end of the Second World War, the Royal Air Force Airshow at RAF Leuchars in Fife on Saturday, 10th September will be the Ministry of Defence's largest VE- and VJ-Day commemoration in Scotland with an expected attendance of 40,000.
		All this is part of a flying display that includes the RAF aerobatic team, the 'Red Arrows', and a simulated attack on the airfield involving Tornado F3s, Tornado GR4s, Hawks and Chinooks.
	www.airshow.co.uk (417 words)

	Trident Ploughshares - Security vow after protester is fined
		That assurance was given by an RAF Leuchars spokesman last night as a wheelchair-bound peace campaigner, who caused damage at the base during a protest last year, told how "amazingly and scarily easy" it had been for her to break into the Fife base and remain undiscovered for around two hours.
		She further denied that within RAF Leuchars she maliciously damaged three buildings and three vehicles by spray- painting slogans on them.
		She was also aware, she said, that Leuchars Tornados had been involved in patrolling the Iraqi southern no-fly zone, and she argued that destruction of Iraqi infrastructure during that period, and the imposition of trade sanctions, would make the impact of war even greater on ordinary Iraqi people.
	www.tridentploughshares.org /article545 (730 words)

	Activities and Squadron Projects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Also stationed at RAF Leuchars are 2 University Air Squadrons, a Mountain Rescue Team, 612 Sqn and 3 Flt Army Air Corps, as well as 277 Field Squadron and 76 Eng Regt which make up the HQ and Support Squadrons of the 71 Eng Regt.
		RAF Leuchars is a Military Emergency Diversion Aerodrome and as such never closes.
		During summertime which is the busiest time for 12 AEF, all cadets attending annual camps at RAF Leuchars, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Kinloss and RAF Buchan are flown in just 600 hours for a total of approximately 1,700 cadets.
	www.1145sqnatc.co.uk /id3.html (1929 words)

	RAF Leuchars Nomads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		RAF Leuchars Nomads are based in Fife, near the town of St. Andrews.
		If you have a free weekend or mid-week slot and you want to arrange a friendly match, please contact Ross Guy on 01334 839471 ext 6656, and I am sure he will be able to get something organised.
		Leuchars Nomads are looking for sponsors for this and future seasons, which incorporates our 2006 rugby tour to South Africa.
	www.leucharsrugby.com (166 words)

	RAF Halton Pipes and Drums: news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Members of RAF Halton Pipes and Drums joined pipers and drummers from RAF Leuchars to play for the RAF Pipes and Drums on the Isle of Man. On 16th July at historic Tynwald Hill, St Johns, the bands performed to mark the 60th anniversary of Victory celebrations on the island.
		Members of RAF Halton took part in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2004, and some were asked to do it all over again in Australia.
		RAF Halton members took part in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2004, as part of the RAF Massed Pipes and Drums.
	www.pether.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Band/news.html (1070 words)

	Travel Scotland - Features - Scotland's International Airshow, RAF Leuchars, Fife, 5/9/02 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Scotland's International Airshow is held at RAF Leuchars in Fife later this month so Lorraine Wakefield looks forward to all the supersonic action.
		The annual airshow at the Fife base, near St Andrews, attracts top military planes from airforces all over the world and a special attraction this year is sure to be the new Eurofighter, a new generation fighter created with the expertise of four nations.
		Top class RAF pilots will be putting a series of aircraft through their paces during the flying display including the Harrier, Jaguar, Nimrod and Tornado F3 with Flight Lieutenant Colin McGregor - yes he does have a famous film star brother called Ewan - hitting speeds of up to 650mph in the Tornado GR4.
	www.travelscotland.co.uk /magazine/leuchars_airshow_050902.htm (813 words)

	The Danish Peace Academy: Encyclopedia on peace and security R 732 : Røder, Bodil Ulla ; Bodil Ulla Roder
		She joined a demonstration at RAF Leuchars March, 8 and shortly before the outbreak of the war Røder enters the base and disarms a British Tornado Jet to prevent further crimes against humanity to be committed against the Iraqi people.
		After the arrest at RAF Leuchars she were remanded – no bail in question at that time.
		She was released without bail conditions 8th August 2003 after the prosecution failed to have an interpreter in in the High Court in connection with an extension of the time on remand.
	www.fredsakademiet.dk /ordbog/rord/r732.htm (1980 words)

	43 Squadron Tornado F.3
		43 Squadron was re-formed at RAF Leuchars, Fife on 1 September 1969 operating the former Naval version of the Phantom FG Mk1.
		The squadron re-equipped with the Tornado F.3 during 1989 and remains at RAF Leuchars in the Air Defence role.
		This aircraft was based at RAF Leuchars in June 1990.
	www.flyingzone.co.uk /tornadoinfocus/43squadron.htm (142 words)

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		Images taken whilst at the RAF airshow this year at RAF Leuchars in Fife,
		Images taken whilst at the RAF airshow last year at RAF Leuchars in Fife,
		Images taken whilst at the RAF airshow at 2002 at RAF Leuchars in Fife,
	www33.brinkster.com /barrylow/Gallery.asp (90 words)

	Trident Ploughshares - Citizens Inspection Of RAF Leuchars....... Mobilising For Peace
		Trident Ploughshares - Citizens Inspection Of RAF Leuchars.......
		Despite RAF bosses insisting security at the airbase was "very good" and a "top priority" (1), the two TP pledgers were able to enter and inspect the base for over two hours before being discovered, even though one was a wheelchair user.
		Last Saturday a demonstration at RAF Leuchars saw over 200 people protest at the its involvement in the bombing of Iraq.
	www.tridentploughshares.org /events.php3/gallery/article419 (347 words)

	RAF:2300AD Order of Battle
		The RAF is divided into operational Commands, each of which has a specific role to cover.
		The RAF has one permanent overseas unit, No.4 Group, which is tasked with the defence of Britain's South Atlantic territories as well as several off-world Groups.
		The Command is manned primarily by airman-soldiers of the RAF Regiment and reservists of the RAuxAF Regiment.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~dheb/2300/Europe/UK/raf/RAFgenorb.htm (2219 words)

	Courier News Story
		Big-hearted fund-raisers from the Allied Irish Bank took on a team from the RAF Leuchars charity action group, each pulling a Tornado jet for a distance of 100 yards.
		On Saturday the team was hosted by the RAF Leuchars Regiment Flight for a day of drill, weapons, leadership training and team building.
		Flight Lieutenant Pete Brambley of the RAF Leuchars charity action group explained the group’s prime aim was to raise money for charities in Tayside and Fife, with them raising £50,000 last year alone.
	www.thecourier.co.uk /output/2005/03/07/newsstory6883565t0.asp (374 words)

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