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RAF Tornado Takes Off from Italy with Raptor Surveillance Pod
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RAF Tornado Takes Off from Italy with Raptor Surveillance Pod
A Royal Air Force Tornado takes off for a sortie, with a RAPTOR imaging pod carried under the aircraft.
RAPTORs imaging capabilities mean that such missions are a key part of NATOs intelligence gathering operations.
Information on time critical targets is passed by the crew while the mission is still flying; on occasions targets have been struck and destroyed before the RAPTOR missions have landed.
Once the flights land, specialists from the RAFs Tactical Imagery Intelligence Wing analyse the images to identify further targets, even those that the Qadhafi regime has attempted to hide
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
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Media ID 15228200
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Aircraft Ellamy Equipment Fighter Libya Offensive Operation Royal Air Force Surveillance Tornado Unified Protector
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In this photo print, we witness the sheer power and precision of a Royal Air Force Tornado as it takes off from an airbase in Italy. The aircraft is equipped with a remarkable RAPTOR surveillance pod, which plays a vital role in NATO's intelligence gathering operations. The RAPTOR imaging capabilities are truly extraordinary, enabling the crew to identify time-critical targets while still airborne. In some instances, these targets have been swiftly struck and destroyed before the mission even concludes. This emphasizes the crucial role that such missions play in maintaining security and protecting innocent lives. Once safely landed, experts from the RAF's Tactical Imagery Intelligence Wing meticulously analyze the images captured by RAPTOR to uncover hidden targets – even those cunningly concealed by regimes like Qadhafi's Libya during Operation Unified Protector. This awe-inspiring image not only showcases cutting-edge equipment but also symbolizes the unwavering dedication of our brave men and women in uniform who work tirelessly to ensure global peace and stability. It serves as a reminder of their commitment to safeguarding nations against threats both seen and unseen. As we admire this photograph taken by Sgt Pete Mobbs, let us express gratitude for our armed forces who selflessly serve on offensive missions like Ellamy in Libya. Their courage knows no bounds as they employ advanced technology like the RAF Tornado with its formidable RAPTOR surveillance pod to protect us all.
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