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	RAF Tornado GR1B - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Tornado GR1B was a specialised anti-shipping variant of the RAF Tornado GR1.
		It was based in Scotland at RAF Lossiemouth and replaced the Blackburn Buccaneer in the anti-shipping role.
		RAF Tornado F3 - RAF Tornado GR4 - RAF Tornado GR4A
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/RAF_Tornado_GR1B (132 words)

	RAF Tornado GR4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado programme first began with Tornado GR1s, which were built by a tri-national company (Panavia).
		The Tornado GR4's main function is ground attack (generally low to medium-level bombing) using the full range of air-to-ground munitions.
		RAF Tornado GR1 - RAF Tornado GR1A - RAF Tornado GR1B - RAF Tornado F2 - RAF Tornado F3 - RAF Tornado GR4 - RAF Tornado GR4A
	www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Tornado_GR4 (524 words)

	Encyclopedia: Royal Air Force
		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 UKâs airspace.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Royal-Air-Force (10536 words)

	The Gulf War - Operation Granby - Operations summary of the Gulf War
		Tornado F3s were the first RAF aircraft to arrive in theatre and were flying operational sorties within 2 hours of their arrival Dhahran.
		RAF Tornado GR1 aircraft were involved in the first wave of attacks on Iraqi airfields using the JP233 airfield denial weapon, 1,000 bombs and the ALARM anti-radiation missile.
		Tornado F3 Modifications were made to enhance operational performance, including software changes to the radar main computer and radar warning equipment; provision of chaff and infra-red flares for self defence; fitting jam resistant radios; and application of radar absorbent material to reduce the aircraft's radar signature.
	www.raf.mod.uk /bob1940/operations.html (2596 words)

	Panavia Tornado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Panavia Tornado is a jet engine fighter-bomber jointly developed as the Multi-role combat aircraft - or MRCA - by Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom.
		The Tornado was cleared to carry almost all the air-launched weapons in the NATO inventory, including cluster bombs, anti-runway munitions, and nuclear weapons.
		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.
	hartselle.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Panavia_Tornado (1536 words)

	RAF Tornado GR1
		The RAF Tornado GR1 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 Tornado GR1 - RAF Tornado F3 - RAF Tornado GR4
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/raf_tornado_gr1 (458 words)

	RAF Tornado GR1 -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The RAF Tornado GR1 was the first generation version of the (Click link for more info and facts about Panavia Tornado) Panavia Tornado strike aircraft of the (The airforce of Great Britain) Royal Air Force.
		Half a dozen GR1 aircraft were shot down by the Iraqi defences.
		Aircraft operated from (Click link for more info and facts about RAF Bruggen) RAF Bruggen in (A republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990) Germany during the first part of the war, flying precision strike missions.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ra/raf_tornado_gr13.htm (493 words)

	RAF Leuchars - Tornado F3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Tornado F3 Based around the Tornado GR1 airframe, the F3 was developed for the RAF as a long-range interceptor to replace the ageing Phantom, protecting the the North Sea and Atlantic approaches during the Cold War.
		The first Tornado air defence aircraft was flown in October 1979 and subsequently entered service as the Tornado F2 with No. 229 OCU at Coningsby.
		The Tornado F3 is a 2 crew, variable geometry aircraft and is powered by 2 Rolls Royce / Turbo Union RB199 Mk 104 afterburning turbofans producing thrust of upto 33,000lbs to a speed of 1,480mph.
	www.leuchars.raf.mod.uk /actornf3.htm (257 words)

	RAF Marham - The Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		RAF Marham is a Royal Air Force station in Norfolk, England.
		It houses the Tornado GR4A and Canberra PR9 fleets and two Tornado GR4 squadrons.
		The GR4A is the reconnaissance variant of the Panavia Tornado.
	www.the-encyclopedia.com /description/RAF_Marham (135 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a1 - RAF Aircraft - Tornado GR4 - GR4A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado MRCA was jointly developed by the UK, West Germany and Italy under a collaborative agreement and manufactured by a consortium of companies formed under the name of Panavia.
		The Tornado GR1 was the most numerous and important aircraft in the RAF inventory, and the GR1 operated in the strike/attack and reconnaissance roles.
		During the war, the Tornado GR1 force flew 1,500 operational sorties divided almost equally between offensive counter air targets such as airfields and air defence sites, and interdiction targets such as bridges.
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0006.html (614 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 Kinloss Pages featuring the history of RAF Kinloss, the latest news from the station and details of the units and personnel at the station.
		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.
	uk.geocities.com /ocu20sqn/links.htm (1743 words)

	RAF CALGARY:OUR AIRCRAFT:TORNADO GR1
		The Panavia Tornado GR4/A evolved from the GR1, GR1A and GR1B as the RAF's primary strike attack and reconnaissance aircraft.
		The Tornado GR1 replaced the Vulcan and Buccaneer aircraft and its latest evolution (GR4/A) is considered to be one of the most capable bombers in the world, especially at low levels.
		During the Gulf War, the RAF deployed 45 GR1s and 6 GR1As and these aircraft were among the first to fly combat missions in the air campaign.
	www.rafcalgary.org /rafyyc/gr4.htm (485 words)

	The Royal Air Force - Equipment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		First deliveries to the RAF of the original GR1 version were made in 1980 where it replaced a number of older RAF aircraft including the Buccaneer and Vulcan as low-level attack aircraft.
		As well as the existing weapons carried by Tornados (such as the Paveway family of laser- and GPS-guided bombs and the ALARM anti-radar missile) a number of new weapons can now be used.
		A reconnaissance version of the Tornado GR4, the GR4A, is in service with the RAF and is described HERE.
	www.raf.mod.uk /equipment/tornado_at.html (519 words)

	RAF Tornado
		Only last week we looked at the fabulous MiG-21 and today we are looking at RAF Tornado and right from the off we can say that's it's another first class product.
		The Tornado is unique in many ways - it is the RAF's first variable geometry (or swing-wing) aircraft and the RAF uses it in both fighter and bomber roles...
		The Tornado is a joy to fly and has instantly become my favourite aircraft out of the many I have installed for Flight Simulator 2002.
	www.deafgamers.com /tornado.htm (486 words)

	Tornado crews carry extra burden
		The RAF Tornado GR1 fighter bombers were flying in formation with American F-16 and F-15s in the new exclusion zone.
		The RAF Tornados were flying with reconnaissance pods slung under their wings, and one of their main roles is to film ground targets.
		The 150 RAF personnel are not happy about the move from the coastal area of Dhahran with access to beaches and local hotels for recreation, to a tented encampment by a desert airstrip at Al Kharj.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/1996/09/06/wirq306.html (379 words)

	picture raf tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The RAF's Tornado fleet is good enough for its NATO role, given a NATO front line in Scandinavia and the Low Countries of F-16s backed by...
		The helicopter from RAF Leconfield was a Westland Sea...
		For instance, although the RAF found the Harrier useful, it was not the be all and end all of aircraft design.
	ukrainian-art.com /picture-raf-tornado.shtml (1544 words)

	Articles - RAF Tornado F3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado Air Defence Variants (ADV) for the Royal Saudi Air Force are produced to the F3 standard.
		The Tornado F3 is an upgraded version of the original fighter version of the aircraft, the F2.
		AMI Tornados flew combat air patrols during Operation Allied Force, the NATO air campaign against Yugoslavia in the spring of 1999.
	www.lastring.com /articles/RAF_Tornado_F3?mySession=c294decfef0fbba6e4e6528438a95c51 (1637 words)

	RAF Third Tactical Air Force - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Third Tactical Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The RAF Third Tactical Air Force (Third TAF) was a major command of the Royal Air Force in south east Asia during World War II.
		It was formed in December 1943, shortly after the establishment of South East Asia Command to provide tactical air support to the Fourteenth Army.
		It was redesignated HQ RAF Bengal and Burma in December 1944.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/RAF-Third-Tactical-Air-Force.html (524 words)

	Tornado GR1 2000 display
		After completing flying training on the Jet Provost and Hawk, he qualified in 1992 and was posted to 617 Squadron and its Tornado GR1s after a spell with 7 AEF at Newton while awaiting clearance of a training backlog.
		His daily job involves the training of prospective Tornado pilots and navigators in all aspects of air to ground weaponry, tactics and air combat.
		He began training on the Tornado GR1 with the Tornado Tri-National Training Establishment at Cottesmore in March 1994 and completed the Tornado Weapons Conversion Unit at Lossiemouth in the September.
	homepages.force9.net /ffour/airshow00/waddo/gr1.htm (524 words)

	Read about RAF Tornado GR4 at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research RAF Tornado GR4 and learn about RAF Tornado GR4 here! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Read about RAF Tornado GR4 at WorldVillage Encyclopedia.
		RAF Tornado GR1A - RAF Tornado GR1B - RAF Tornado F2 -
		RAF Tornado F3 - RAF Tornado GR4 -
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/RAF_Tornado_GR4 (464 words)

	FS98 Military Page 23 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Tornado F3 is the Air Defence Variant of Tornado optimised for long range interception.
		Tornado ADV is the Air Defence Variant of Tornado optimised for long range interception.
		Tornado IDS is the most advanced interdictor / strike aircraft produced in Europe by a three nations aircraft industries consortium, British Aerospace -DASA (Germany)- Alenia (Italy).First flight, 14 August 1974.
	205.252.250.26 /fs98military23.htm (378 words)

	Articles - Panavia Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado ADV is operated by the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
		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)

	The GR1 Panavia Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado in the thumbnail is B56 from RAF Cottesmore in Leicestershire.
		RAF Cottesmore was a Tri-National station where they trained German, Italian and British aircrew to fly and navigate the Panavia Tornado.
		The Tornado GR1 is a two-seat multi-role combat aircraft.
	www.users.globalnet.co.uk /~chern/tornadopage.html (182 words)

	RAF Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The mainstay of the strike/attack force is the Tornado GR1.
		The first front-line squadron to re-equip with Tornado was IX Squadron at Honington (previously a Vulcan unit) from June 1982.
		For self-defense, the Tornado carries Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and is fitted with twin internal 27mm cannons.
	www.aerotechnews.com /PhotoArchive/webphot/Tornado/Tor.html (603 words)

	Panavia Tornado GR1 - National Museum of the US Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Development of the Tornado began in 1968, when the United Kingdom, West Germany, and Italy initiated a collaborative project to produce a low-level, supersonic aircraft.
		Tornados could carry a wide range of weapons, including the Air-Launched Anti-Radar Missile (ALARM) for the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) and the Paveway II and III laser-guided bombs (LGB).
		The RAF also modified a number of Tornados to carry the Sea Eagle anti-shipping missile.
	www.wpafb.af.mil /museum/ac/pg000212.htm (343 words)

	RAF Tornado F3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Just as the Tornado GR1 is the mainstay of the strike/attack force, so the Tornado F3 is the RAF's primary air defence fighter.
		The Tornado F3 is optimized for long-range interception, for which it carries four Skyflash radar-guided missiles and four AIM 9-L Sidewinder infra-red homing air-to-air missiles, plus an internally-mounted 27mm Mauser cannon.
		Tornado F3s are now being equipped with the new Joint Tactical Information Distribution System.
	www.aerotechnews.com /PhotoArchive/webphot/TornadoF3/Torf3.html (245 words)

	No. 10 Squadron RAF
		The squadron reformed at Brize Norton in 1966 to operate the VC10 C1.
		The C1 differs from all other RAF VC10s in that they were delivered newly built as strategic transports.
		The strengthened floor allowed the C1 to transport 1,000lb bombs for the Tornado GR1 force during the Gulf War, each aircraft carrying 50 per flight.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/n/no/no__10_squadron_raf.html (399 words)

	Articles - RAF Tornado GR4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		The Tornado GR4 is a Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) originally designed for low-level penetration to attack ground targets, now increasingly used to deliver stand-off weapons and guided bombs at medium altitude.
		The GR4 is the British variant of the "Inderdictor/Strike" (IDS) model of the Panavia Tornado.
		British Tornados were built by British Aerospace as part of the tri-national company Panavia.
	lastring.com /articles/Tornado_IDS?mySession=d69ab25b7d0a452ee0ba967... (587 words)

	Antics, Revell 1:72 RAF Tornado GR1 (04619)
		The Tornado is one of the most successful and versatile NATO weapons systems and has already proved itself in many conflicts.
		At the beginning of any conflict RAF Tornados equipped with ALARM missiles are among the first allied aircraft to fly their hazardous air defence mission into enemy air space.
		With their large 2250 litre auxiliary tanks, the RAF Tornados also have an abnormally long range.
	www.anticsonline.co.uk /619_1_16964.html (179 words)

	Learn more about List of aircraft of the RAF in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-08)
		Many types have served in the Royal Air Force since it was formed in 1918 by the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.
		Here can be found a list of RAF aircraft, those types that have served and been retired by the RAF, and also those types that are currently in service.
		The aircraft are listed in alphabetic order of their RAF type name, and then in mark order within that type.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_aircraft_of_the_raf.html (1063 words)

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