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	RAF Tornado GR4A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado GR.4A is a dedicated version of the Panavia Tornado used for all weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance.
		The Tornado programme first began with Tornado GR1s, which were built by a tri-national company (Panavia).
		RAF Tornado GR1 - RAF Tornado F3 - RAF Tornado GR4 - RAF Tornado GR4A
	publicliterature.org /en/wikipedia/r/ra/raf_tornado_gr4a.html (290 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 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		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.
		Known as the F3 in RAF service, this aircraft have recently been modified to be able to fire the ALARM anti-radiation missile, and thus be able to take on the mission of Suppression of Enemy Air Defences or SEAD.
		Some original RAF F3s were loaned to the Italian Air Force as an interim replacement for the F-104 Starfighter, until the Eurofighter Typhoon enters service.
	www.factsite.co.uk /en/wikipedia/p/pa/panavia_tornado.html (822 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: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado GR4 is a Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) used for low-level penetration to attack ground targets.
		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 GR1A - RAF Tornado GR1B - RAF Tornado F2 -
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/RAF_Tornado_GR4 (464 words)

	Tornado GR1A - Reconnaissance and Maritime Patrol Aircraft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Tornado GR1A - Reconnaissance and Maritime Patrol Aircraft
		The Tornado GR1A is a world leader in the field of all-weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance.
		13 Squadron, RAF Marham - 13 Tornado GR1A
	www.fas.org /irp/world/uk/program/tornado_rec.htm (179 words)

	TORNADO GR4/A SPECIFICATIONS - RAF MARHAM (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado was ultimately selected to meet the UK requirement for an air defence fighter in 1971, it first flew in October 1979, with the first production aircraft flying in March 1984.
		Tornado squadrons at RAF Bruggen were the last RAF flying units to leave Germany when the station was handed back to the host nation into mid-2001.
		Panavia Tornado GR Mk The Tornado GR4/4A is the RAF's Mid-Life Update to provide covert operational capability to their Tornado Mk1/1As, at a cost of around £850 million.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /gallery/tornado-facts.htm (1118 words)

	TORNADO ADV (BAe)
		The Tornado GR1 strike/attack aircraft is capable of carrying a wide range of conventional stores, including the JP233 anti-airfield weapon, the ALARM anti-radar missile, and laser-guided bombs, as well as the WE-177 nuclear variable-yield free-fall bomb, first introduced into service in 1966.
		The Tornado first saw action during the Gulf conflict of 1991, when several were lost as a result of daring ultra-low-level missions to close Iraqi airfields.
		The Tornado F3 is optimised 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.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/tornado.htm (1421 words)

	Armed Forces - Royal Air Force - r7a2 - RAF Aircraft - Tornado F3 - Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP) - Tornado in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado F3 was originally armed with 4 x semi-recessed Sky Flash, 4 x Sidewinder AIM-9L missiles, and a single Mauser 27 mm cannon and has about 80% commonality with the Tornado GR1.
		RAF Tornado F3s were sent to the Gulf in August 1990 and by the end of hostilities on the 28 February 1991, 18 x F3 aircraft had flown some 2,500 sorties during their deployment including 700 sorties during the period of hostilities.
		Tornado F-3s from all four active UK squadrons were deployed during the 2003 Iraq War (Op Telic).
	www.armedforces.co.uk /raf/listings/l0007.html (410 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Focus: the RAF
		This low-level supersonic aircraft is the mainstay of the RAF's strike force and came into service in 1980 after a collaboration between the UK, Germany and Italy.
		The Tornado FR3 is the RAF's main air defence fighter, designed for long-range interception, and is based on the Tornado GR1/GR4 strike fighter.
		Half the RAF's Hercules are being replaced by the newer C-130J Hercules C4 and C5.
	www.guardian.co.uk /military/raf/0,12210,749352,00.html (913 words)

	BBC - Norfolk Features - RAF Marham flies out its Tornados
		The Tornados can be fitted out for reconnaissance or for bombing, and the RAF uses them for attack, reconnaissance and suppression of enemy air defences: a pretty formidable force.
		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.
		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)

	Read B4 Flight - Well, I couldn't type remove b4 flight, so I did READ b4 flight
		Tornado F3 The RAF Tornado F3 is a fighter/interceptor version of the Panavia Tornado in service with the Royal Air Force.
		The Tornado F3 is an upgraded version of the original fighter version of the aircraft, the F2.
		B-45 TORNADO U.S. First Flight: Feb. 24, 1947 The North American Aviation B-45 was one of America's first operational bombers to employ jet propulsion and was the first four-jet aircraft to fly in the United States.
	www.freewebs.com /read_b4_flight/deebestofall.htm (1411 words)

	British Planes
		These aircraft enable the RAF to project air power as a deterrent, or in response to aggression, to any part of the world.
		RAF air defence and other fixed wing operational aircraft are supported by a force of tanker aircraft.
		The quality of the RAF front line pilot is entirely dependent on his training.
	www.geocities.com /gwtc_99/british/acref.html (507 words)

	RAF Tornado GR4A - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation RAF Tornado GR4A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado GR.4A, an upgrade of the Tornado GR1.A, is a dedicated version of the Panavia Tornado used for all weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance.
		The GR1A was not fitted with cannon, the space was used for SLIR (Sideways Looking Infra-Red) reconnaissance sensors, one on each side of the fuselage and a single IRLS (Infra-Red LineScan) reconnaissance sensor mounted on the underside of the fuselage.
		The GR4 and GR4A have the capability to carry the Reconnaissance Airborne Pod for TORnado (RAPTOR).
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/RAF-Tornado-GR4A.html (334 words)

	Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The initial RAF requirement was for 220 aircraft, and the first of these was delivered to the new Tri-national Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE) at RAF Cottesmore in July 1980.
		The first front-line squadron to re-equip with Tornado was IX Squadron at Honington (previously a Vulcan unit) from June 1982.
		The model is a RAF Tornado GR.1, Tabuk detachment, Saudi Arabia during the gulf war.
	home.online.no /~jian/plane/attack/tornado.htm (776 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)

	Royal Air Force Calgary
		The Panavia Tornado GR4/GR4A 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 first 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 /GR4.html (455 words)

	RAF CALGARY:OUR AIRCRAFT:TORNADO GR1
		The Tornado GR1 replaced the Vulcan and Buccaneer aircraft and is now considered 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.
		The GR1 is operated by Nos 9, 14 and 31 Sqns based at RAF Bruggen in Germany, by Nos 2 and 13 Sqns at RAF Marham in Norfolk and Nos 12 and 617 Sqns, operating the GR1B, from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland.
	www.rafcalgary.org /rafyyc/gr1.htm (420 words)

	yourDictionary.com • Allied Weapons Glossaries
		Due to enter RAF service in mid-2002, the Eurofighter will replace the Tornado F3 in the air defense role and Jaguars in the ground attack mission.
		The Tornado F3 specializes in long-range interception and is a defensive aircraft for the RAF.
		The PR9 is a specialist aircraft that contributes significantly to the RAF's reconnaissance tasks through a wide range of vertical and oblique cameras.
	www.yourdictionary.com /library/weapons.html (3935 words)

	Learn more about List of aircraft of the RAF in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		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.
		Panavia Tornado GR1, GR1A, GR1B, GR4, GR4A, F2, F3
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_aircraft_of_the_raf.html (1063 words)

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		Tornado GR1 is the ground attack or bomber version of the Tornado.
		The idea behind Tornado first came to light in the mid 1960's when NATO came up with the idea of providing an aircraft capable of carrying precision attacks flying at low altitude to avoid being detected by enemy radar and shot down by anti-aircraft systems.
		RAF GR1A/GR4A's have a built in low level infra red system but all suitably modified aircraft can carry podded camera systems to cater for a variety of tactical circumstances.
	website.lineone.net /~tom.sunley/page2.html (651 words)

	Articles - RAF Tornado GR4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tornado GR4 made its operational debut in patrols during Operation Southern Watch.
		The aircraft flew from Ali Al Salem in Kuwait, and patrolled a large part of southern Iraq.
		The GR4 will be replaced in RAF service by the Future Offensive Air System.
	www.gaple.com /articles/Tornado_GR4 (557 words)

	Tornado
		The 2nd Squadron, the youngest German Tornado squadron, was established in 1988 with the introduction of the Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat Reconnaissance) into the German Air Force.
		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.
	www.aviationartprints.com /tornado.htm (2927 words)

	The Gulf War - Operation Granby - Build up of Forces for the Gulf War
		These deterrent forces were later consolidated by a squadron of Tornado GR1 attack aircraft at Muharraq and additional Tornado F3 fighters at Dhahran as well as Rapiers and a Light Armoured Squadron from the RAF Regiment, to provide airfield defence.
		As hostilities became more likely, the RAF force was further strengthened by the deployment of additional Tornado GR1s to Tabuk, some equipped with ALARM for defence suppression of enemy radars.
		At the peak of hostilities some 5,500 RAF personnel including reservists were deployed to the Gulf in support of RAF operations.
	www.raf.mod.uk /bob1940/buildup.html (360 words)

	OC II (AC) Squadron CV - Wing Commander Steve Cockram RAF Marham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1993, he was part of the Tornado GR1A display crew, performing at over 50 public venues worldwide.
		Following completion of the course in June 2000, he remained on faculty as the RAF Adviser to the Commandant, where he taught on all the "in-residence" teaching departments but was a member of the Department of International Security and Military Studies.
		He is married to Liane, a serving RAF officer in the Operations Support (Intelligence) branch, presently the Officer Commanding C Flight, Tactical Imagery Intelligence Wing also at RAF Marham.
	www.rafmarham.co.uk /organisation/2squadron/oc2sqn-cv.htm (396 words)

	RAF Tornado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The mainstay of the strike/attack force is the Tornado GR1.
		Designed from the outset as a low-level supersonic aircraft, Tornado is capable of carrying a wide range of conventional stores, including the Air-Launched Anti-Radar Missile, Paveway II and III laser-guided bombs.
		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)

	Royal Air Force OrBat
		The entire RAF Nimrod fleet is located at RAF Kinloss in Scotland with the exception of three Nimrod R3 aircraft which are allocated to No. 51sq at RAF Waddington.
		RAF SAR aircrew is trained by SARTU at RAF Valley first to learn the specifics of the trade.
		The workhorse of the RAF transport fleet is the C-130 Hercules.
	members.chello.nl /m.molen3/mil/9/raf/orbat-raf.htm (2155 words)

	Wendros AB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The real Tornado was developed by perfectionists, this unique simulation is no different and is Officially licensed by the Royal Air Force and depicts aircraft from No’s II(AC) Sqn, IX(B) Sqn, XIII Sqn, 14 SQn and 617 Sqn.
		The Tornado’s beauty is more than skin deep, and the other great features are sure to raise a storm of excitement with every fast jet fan!
		RAF Marham Operation Telic (Iraq 2003) livery Jan 2003.
	www.wendros.se /live/games/raf_tornado.htm (633 words)

	Dag's FS repaints (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		RAF, Tornado GR1 textures made by me for the Lago Panavia Tornado for FS2004.
		RAF, Tornado GR4 textures made by me for the Lago Panavia Tornado for FS2002.
		RAF, Tornado GR1A textures made by me for the Lago Panavia Tornado for FS2002.
	home.online.no /~dagrs/dagfs.htm (744 words)

	1/72 Hasegawa Tornado GR.4 by Shaun Bowman-Davies
		The Tornado GR1A saw action in the 1991 Gulf war, and was use to hunt Scud missiles with its Infra-red reconance system.
		The main external difference to the aircraft after the update, is the addition of a forward looking infra-red fairing under the port fuselage near the front undercarriage bay and the deletion of one of the internal cannon.
		The Hasegawa Tornado kit has a wrongly shaped nose cone and the PP Aeropart set provided a new one, so I cut of the kit one and fitted a new nose.
	www.aircraftresourcecenter.com /Gal2/1201-1300/Gal1230_Tornado_Bowman-Davies/gal1230.htm (423 words)

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