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RAF Typhoon Display Team Jet for 2014
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RAF Typhoon Display Team Jet for 2014
The newly painted tail of the RAF Typhoon Display jet, from 29 Reserve (R) Squadron (Sqn) is flown for the first time and accompanied by a Typhoon in the original design.
29(R) Sqn are based at Royal Air Force (RAF) Coningsby in Lincolnshire and their prim, ary role is to provide support to air operations and train new pilots on the Eurofighter Typhoon airframe. They are also home to the Eurofighter Typhoon Display Team, with pilot Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) Noel Rees piloting the display and supported by squadron engineers and other station personnel.
The tail was designed by Adam Johnson of Adam Johnson Concepts and painted by Serco contractors based at RAF Coningsby. It took 4 days to complete and contains the squadrons eblem, the buzzard and its famous XXX.
The purpose of the Typhoon Display team is to show audiences its varied and expansive capabilities. The multi-role fighter jet is the newest in the RAF and the most advanced. It recently saw its first combat experience over Libya in 2011 and were deployed to Cyprus to protect the Sovereign Base Area last year. There are currently four Typhoon Squadrons based at RAF Coningsby; 29(R) Sqn; 41 Test & Evaluation Squadron (TES); 11 Fighter (F) Squadron and 3 Fighter (F) Squadron. It is also home the the Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) South squadron, who can be launched at anytime to police British Airspace as required. This was called into action most recently intercepting a Pakistani Airlines flight which was reported hijacked last year. There are also a further two Squadrons based in Scotland at RAF Leuchars as well as QRA North.
This image has been cleared by the MCO.
For further information, please contact:
Mr Jim Robinson
Media & Communications Officer (MCO)
RAF Coningsby
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
LN4 4SY
Civ
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 15229018
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This print showcases the newly painted tail of the RAF Typhoon Display jet, flown for the first time alongside a Typhoon in its original design. The stunning artwork on the tail was meticulously designed by Adam Johnson of Adam Johnson Concepts and expertly painted by Serco contractors based at RAF Coningsby. It took four days to complete and features the squadron's emblem, a majestic buzzard, along with its famous XXX. The RAF Typhoon Display Team represents the cutting-edge capabilities of this state-of-the-art multi-role fighter jet. Having seen combat experience over Libya in 2011 and deployed to Cyprus last year for protection purposes, these jets have proven their prowess. Based at Royal Air Force Coningsby in Lincolnshire, 29 (R) Squadron is responsible for providing support to air operations and training new pilots on the Eurofighter Typhoon airframe. With Flight Lieutenant Noel Rees piloting the display, supported by skilled engineers and station personnel from 29 (R) Squadron, this team never fails to impress audiences with their aerial acrobatics. The image has been cleared by Mr Jim Robinson, Media & Communications Officer (MCO), who can be contacted for further information about this remarkable display team located in Lincolnshire's RAF Coningsby base. RAF Coningsby is home not only to 29 (R) Squadron but also three other Typhoon Squadrons: 41 Test & Evaluation Squadron (TES), 11 Fighter (F) Squadron, and 3 Fighter (F) Squadron. Additionally, it houses the Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) South squadron that safeguards British airspace when required. This print captures just a glimpse of the impressive fleet stationed at RAF Coningsby – a testament to Britain's commitment to maintaining an advanced air force capable of protecting national security both domestically and abroad.
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