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Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
- James Cutting
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Seems a pretty reliable source mate - I think it’s inevitable but we shall see, saw this earlier:
“Last LL sortie performed last week. TGRF now will operate at Medium level til the end”
“Last LL sortie performed last week. TGRF now will operate at Medium level til the end”
- Blackcat1
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Gutting mate
Gareth
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
I'm guessing the chance of seeing a Tonka flying through Mach Loop then, might be zero?
I have only one weekday off next in Feb. Fingers crossed will chance a visit to Marham, take a chance at maybe catching a beauty for the last time.
I have only one weekday off next in Feb. Fingers crossed will chance a visit to Marham, take a chance at maybe catching a beauty for the last time.
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- James Cutting
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
It’s pretty slim mate unfortunately
Good luck if you go!
Good luck if you go!
- Blackcat1
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
The ban on RAF flying in the Mach Loop is still on.
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
I'm going to a lecture with 93(EA) Sqn on Wednesday, hopefully some other blue suiters will be there. Willing to share some info
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Looks like the Faceache rumour mill is in full swing.
Certain individuals are saying you need to catch them will you can, they will be gone far sooner than the end of March....
None of these individuals seem to have any credibility mind you (from what i can see), be interesting to see what actually happens in the coming weeks.
Mike
Certain individuals are saying you need to catch them will you can, they will be gone far sooner than the end of March....
None of these individuals seem to have any credibility mind you (from what i can see), be interesting to see what actually happens in the coming weeks.
Mike
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
For an absolute fact they will be flying upto the 15th of March possibly slightly beyond that too.
However none will fly after the 31st of March, any movements after this date will be done by Road only.
However none will fly after the 31st of March, any movements after this date will be done by Road only.
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
That all makes perfect sense, I think it was just some 'scare mongering'.
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Can we expect a few to be earmarked for preservation or is the whole fleet looking like it'll be stripped for parts and hulks crushed?
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
I'm not too sure about the roads up there but does this mean a chance of a very low level pass around the MachLoop?Integrale1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:16 pmFor an absolute fact they will be flying upto the 15th of March possibly slightly beyond that too.
However none will fly after the 31st of March, any movements after this date will be done by Road only.
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Most of the remaining fleet are earmarked for preservation. I would hesitate to bet most of the painted specials will be in the preserved lot.
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Great to hear, thank youIntegrale1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:26 pmMost of the remaining fleet are earmarked for preservation. I would hesitate to bet most of the painted specials will be in the preserved lot.
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Apparently the disbandment parade for the Tornado force is Thursday 14th March.
Mike
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- James Cutting
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Again, it's a post from a single person on the Fighter Control Facebook Group that has caused complete bedlam on there - Without sounding harsh, I am yet to see or hear anything from any official source, or credible site? Just one single post and everyone believes it...
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Is it the same person that has posted on the Marham spotters group?
- James Cutting
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
No mate, I don't believe so
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Apologies for being a bit daft. Does the disbandment mean all tornados will cease flying from that point or is that an official way of saying they are no longer actively operational?
Cheers
Chris
Cheers
Chris
Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
I think that this post answers your question, Chris.
Integrale1 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:16 pmFor an absolute fact they will be flying upto the 15th of March possibly slightly beyond that too.
However none will fly after the 31st of March, any movements after this date will be done by Road only.
Cheers, Bob
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Re: Tornado GR4 Fleet General Info
Thanks I'm on holiday over there last week of march
Cheers
Chris
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