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3 Tornados carry out a flypast to mark the end of service for the Tornado (Image: John Edwards)

RAF bids farewell to the Tornado

21/02/2019 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The Royal Air Force has said goodbye to the Panavia Tornado in a farewell tour of the UK which took place over the last 3 days. Originally designed as a low-level penetration bomber and strike fighter for the Cold War, the Tornado has been in service with the Royal Air [read more]

RAF Tornado at Cardiff Airport (Image: Aviation Media Co.)

When and Where to see the Tornado farewell flypast

18/02/2019 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Ove the next 3 days the Royal Air Force is carrying out a farewell tour of the UK with 3 RAF Tornados. The Panavia Tornado, affectionately known as “Tonka”, has been in service with the RAF in various forms for nearly four decades and it was Britains front line Cold [read more]

Where to see the RAF Tornado Farewell tour of UK

11/02/2019 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The Royal Air Force (RAF) will be carrying out a farewell tour of the UK next week as it marks the end of service for the Tornado fast jet. The times have been announced! Full timetable here The Panavia Tornado, affectionately known as “Tonka”, has been in service with the [read more]