FighterControl

Hi everyone, hope you're all well.

Back in March, myself and Chris Melaisi were lucky enough to spend some time with the guys at TaktLwG33 and the mighty Tornado IDS. The squadron is currently on deployment to Norvenich Air base as their home base of Buchel undergoes major upgrades as part of the F35 programme.
With the winters sun shining, much Tornado action and our guide being very accomodating here's what the day had to offer. I can't tell you how fantastic it was getting up close to these beasts.

Enjoy!

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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+34. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+70. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+58. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+34. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+33. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+70. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+29. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+33. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+29. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+34. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+34. by Mark Leith, on Flickr


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German Air Force, Tornado IDS, 44+31. by Mark Leith, on Flickr

Cheers,

Mark.

These are some stunning shots Mark, well caught!

Bet that must have been an awesome sight and sound

Great to see these, many thanks for sharing them with us.

Excellent set

Hi Mark

What a trip that must have been

Cracking set of shots of an awesome ‘frame

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Superb stuff mate, you certainly made the most of the opportunity!

Cheers, Tom

Very Special,great pictures.

Very nice Mark, a great set of images.
Cheers.

Nice photos, and it's good to see the Luftwaffe grey leather jackets are still around.

Lovely set! Shame all of ours are gone!