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When and Where to see the Tornado farewell flypast

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

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

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 War fighter bomber. It saw its combat debut in 1991 during the Gulf War and proved an effective ground attack aircraft.

Here is where and when to see them. (Subject to weather)

Tuesday 19th February

Wednesday 20th February

Thursday 21st February

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