The Tornado GR1 (Stealth) Variant
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:20 am
This was only ever seen once publicly that I know of - At the 1991 Leuchars Battle of Britain Show
Nearby was the Jetstream from 750Sq RN
ZE440 British Aerospace jetstream T3 msn 695 750Sq Royal Navy by eLaReF, on Flickr
Then there was this Tornado - Normally weel-kent for it's 'Saint' logo and black colour scheme
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) by eLaReF, on Flickr
However, the RAF obviously didn't guard it overnight.......
It acquired a couple of large 'zaps' - Note the discretely applied tape nearly matching the aircraft colour (OK - Let's call it camouflaged)
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) with 750Sq 'zaps'1 by eLaReF, on Flickr
The small furthest away one has the sign
Tornado GR1
Stealth
Variant
Only
Recently
Publicly
Displayed
The larger one states:-
The Tornado GR1 (Stealth) Variant has only recently been seen in public as a direct result of its successful participation in Operation Desert Storm. Unlike the USAF F-117 the GR1 (Stealth) has used the existing airframes and has taken advantage of the most up-to-date anti-radar technology.
These include
a.Radar Absorbent Paint. This has been developed at a considerable cost and cannot be bought at Texas Superstores
b.Radar Absorbent Flying Suits/Helmets. Little has been released by the Ministry of Defense regarding these items
c.Radar Absorbent Aircrew This select band of specially mutated cretins was hand-picked from a cast of 4 who were not around when volunteers were asked for. This brave band of aviators are the only Tornado GR1 aircrew who have had their heads implanted with the microscopic IFF sensor which further limits emissions
Further research is continuing into this aspect of Tornado operations and the Ministry of Defence has promised to keep the British public informed of any further developments
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) 750Sq 'zap' by eLaReF, on Flickr
Apologies for the quality of the last pics, the RAF had by then got ultra-sensitive about its property and I had to be surreptitious with the camera..........
Nearby was the Jetstream from 750Sq RN
ZE440 British Aerospace jetstream T3 msn 695 750Sq Royal Navy by eLaReF, on FlickrThen there was this Tornado - Normally weel-kent for it's 'Saint' logo and black colour scheme
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) by eLaReF, on FlickrHowever, the RAF obviously didn't guard it overnight.......
It acquired a couple of large 'zaps' - Note the discretely applied tape nearly matching the aircraft colour (OK - Let's call it camouflaged)
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) with 750Sq 'zaps'1 by eLaReF, on FlickrThe small furthest away one has the sign
Tornado GR1
Stealth
Variant
Only
Recently
Publicly
Displayed
The larger one states:-
The Tornado GR1 (Stealth) Variant has only recently been seen in public as a direct result of its successful participation in Operation Desert Storm. Unlike the USAF F-117 the GR1 (Stealth) has used the existing airframes and has taken advantage of the most up-to-date anti-radar technology.
These include
a.Radar Absorbent Paint. This has been developed at a considerable cost and cannot be bought at Texas Superstores
b.Radar Absorbent Flying Suits/Helmets. Little has been released by the Ministry of Defense regarding these items
c.Radar Absorbent Aircrew This select band of specially mutated cretins was hand-picked from a cast of 4 who were not around when volunteers were asked for. This brave band of aviators are the only Tornado GR1 aircrew who have had their heads implanted with the microscopic IFF sensor which further limits emissions
Further research is continuing into this aspect of Tornado operations and the Ministry of Defence has promised to keep the British public informed of any further developments
ZA591 Panavia Tornado GR1 msn BS034 16 Sq (The Stealth Tornado) 750Sq 'zap' by eLaReF, on FlickrApologies for the quality of the last pics, the RAF had by then got ultra-sensitive about its property and I had to be surreptitious with the camera..........
