Tonka Tails take to the Skies

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As some are in museums - I will post this here.( Brilliant Footage & shots)
Published on 17 Sep 2015

Royal Air Force Marham saw a historic event last week as four of its Tornado GR4 aircraft, alongside a fifth aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth, took part in a routine training sortie with a twist.


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FROM HERE - http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/archive/tonka-tails-take-to-the-skies-17092015
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As some are in museums

The XV aircraft pictured has already gone to the RTP programme at Leeming

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Tornadoes are not a type I normally get too excited about, but Wow, these look fantastic. Will probably do wonders for the sale of Tornado model kits.

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Yes what a great idea, and some lovely photos to boot. If the complete aircraft can't be preserved at least make sure the amazing tail artwork does after all that effort!

Rob

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How much for a complete tail? ;)