Tornado F3

The Tornado F3 is now out of service.

I went to Leeming on 24th March to see some of of the last F3's in service arrive for scrapping.

I remember well the first Tornado F3 arriving. Now the Yorkshire base after being the home to 11 23 & 25 Squadrons is now the final resting place for this Air Defence variant of the Tornado

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Much has been said about the aircraft but i feel it developed into a very useful air defender for the Royal Air Force despite it's chequered start.

111 squadron  have been bringing the aircraft into Leeming over a period of time. 24th saw ZE 168 HH and ZE 983 HL arrive for thier last rites.

There escort ZE734 JU in special marks returned to Leuchars to return a few days later.

I hope you like my tribute to these aircraft in the Military Gallery.

Please feel free to contact me at my e mail address on this site with your thoughts on this aircraft and indeed anything aviation related.