Howling Tornado?

[GOOSE]

Can't find the original thread but over a year ago there was a 41 Sqn Tornado flying around with a pod under the wing that made the aircraft "howl" in flight.

Similar to the noise a Starfighter used to make at times.

Not heard it mentioned for a while and was wondering if anyone knows if it's still around? Many thanks.

[pikey01]

Here's one of the original threads with video viewtopic.php?f=287&t=7141&hilit=whining" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Certainly not heard it over Brize for quite awhile, but one of the posts mentions the terma pod trial was 'frozen'

[GOOSE]

cheers Pikester Can anyone add anything?

[dinger]

There are images of a 14 Squadron Tornado carrying one in the photography area from last week. I believe it is standard fit on the Herrick Tornado's as well.

Dinger.

[onemac]

Listened very carefully for it on Thursday but couldn't be sure as it came over in a formation with 5 other aircraft, very fast on an airfield attack pass and again in the company of 3 other Tonkas. There was a slight sound on landing but I guess the best time would be joining the circuit or blasting round low level.

See Here (pics 9, 10 & 11 are the reason I didn't hear a thing - we all ended up deaf...)

Al

[Mictheslik]

Didn't sound particularly different on Tuesday in the valleys....



.mic

[ythanpythan]

I believe the pod only makes the howling noise when the flare packs are empty. Al the whooping noise you heard was me after that low head on pass.

[T_J]

Terry (Triplexxxf2) got the answer back in 2009.

While at donna in july the boss of AWC came to chat with me I asked him about this on the GR4 its from the pod when there flare dispencer is empty

viewtopic.php?f=55&p=26896" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Video of howling Tornado with empty Terma pod. I've always said that it would be a great addition to the Tornado Role Demo!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z0nZiX-RPo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

TJ

[HighlandSniper]

My son and I have noticed this on occasion when a Lossie Tonka has been flying with a Terma pod, it's certainly different.

[B3n]

Here's a link to a clip on Youtube of a Tonka fitted with the Terma pod. It's certainly a distinctive noise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z0nZiX-RPo

Ben

[glasfryn]

Did you hear it today Ben?

[21zebra]

They should fit Terma pods to the Tornado role demo jets

[B3n]

Opps was meant to post this in the other thread

Did you hear it today Ben?

Unfortunately not I always seem to miss the good stuff.

Ben