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Loadout info
GR.Mk 1
Nos. 15 (lead), 27, 31 and 617 Sqn, UK - Muharraq AB, Bahrain
GR.Mk 1
Nos. 16 (lead), 2, 9, 14 and 20 Sqn - Tabuk AB, Saudi Arabia
| Ser. no. | Nose art | Comment | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA393 CQ | Sir Galahad | 7 TIALD mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZA398 S | GR.1A | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 | |
| ZA404 | GR.1A | ||
| ZA405 Y | GR.1A | Photo 1 | |
| ZA406 DN | 10 TIALD mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 | |
| ZA446 EF | MacRobert’s Reply | 21 mission symbols | background Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 |
| ZA447 EA | Mig Eater | 40 mission symbols destroyed MiG-29 with JP-233 | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 © J. Cotterill Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 |
| ZA452 GK | Gulf Killer | 32 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 |
| ZA460 FD | Fire Dancer | replaced ZA466 FH | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 |
| ZA465 FK | Foxy Killer | 44 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 Photo 15 Photo 16 Photo 17 Photo 18 Photo 19 Photo 20 |
| ZA466 FH | Tabuk 18/10/90 Arrest barrier was incorrectly raised at the approach end and caught the MLG forcing the a/c sharply down to hard landing. Aircraft was shipped back to the UK as parts for spares. | © W. Berry Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 scrapyard at St.Athan Photo 6 loading to ship it back to UK Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 | |
| ZA467 FF | Lost 22/1/91, crew KIA | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 | |
| ZA473 FM | Foxy Mama | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 foreground Photo 5 | |
| ZD739 AC | Armoured Charmer | first ever TIALD mission 10/02/91 36 TIALD mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 |
| ZD744 BD | Buddha | 35 missions Ex Dhahran, ex Muharraq, birdstrike 18/1/91 sent to Bruggen for repairs | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 |
| ZD746 AB | Arse Bandeet renamed to Alarm Belle | 36 mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 |
| ZD747 AL | Anna Louise | 29 mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 |
| ZD748 AK | Anola Kay ! | 17 mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZD810 AA | 28 mission symbols 8 ALARM mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 | |
| ZD844 DE | Donna Ewin | 20 TIALD mission symbols | Photo 1 © J. Cotterill Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 |
| ZD845 AF | Angel Face | 20 mission symbols | © J. Cotterill Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZD848 BC | Bacardi and Coke (unfinished) nose art: kneeling girl | first ever TIALD mission 10/02/91 19 TIALD mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Photo 14 |
| ZD850 CL | Cherry Lips | 18 mission symbols, * | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 © J. Cotterill Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 |
| ZD851 AJ | Amanda Jane | 35 mission symbols, * | Photo 1 © J. Cotterill Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 |
| ZD893 AG | Lost 20/1/91, crew ejected near base | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 |
GR.Mk 1/Mk 1A
Nos. 31 (lead), 9, 14 and 17 Sqn, UK - Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
| Ser. no. | Nose art | Comment | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA370 A | GR.1A | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 | |
| ZA371 C | GR.1A, the longest mission 4h 35m Flt. Lt. Angus Hogg Flt. Lt. Rick Haley 35 missions | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 | |
| ZA372 E | Sally T | GR.1A | Photo 1 © J. Smith Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZA373 H | GR.1A, 22 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 | |
| ZA374 CN | Miss Behavin´ | 33 mission symbols for some time "CNN" | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Photo 13 Walkaround |
| ZA376 | Mrs. Miggins | 31 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 |
| ZA397 O | GR.1A | ||
| ZA400 T | GR.1A | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 | |
| ZA403 CO | Destroyed by bomb explosion 23/1/91, crew ejected | ||
| ZA457 CE | Bob | 39 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 |
| ZA461 DK | 38 mission symbols | ||
| ZA490 GG | Gigi | 8 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZD707 BK | 14 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 | |
| ZD715 DB | Luscious Lizzie | 37 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 |
| ZD718 BH | crashed 13/01/91, crew killed | ||
| ZD719 AD | Check Six | Ex Tabuk, 5 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 |
| ZD740 DA | Dhahran Annie | 27 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 |
| ZD745 BM | Black Magic | 38 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 |
| ZD792 CF | Nursie | 36 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 |
| ZD843 DH | Percy | Damaged by bomb explosion from ZA403, sent to Bruggen for repairs | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 |
| ZD847 CH | Where Do You Want It ? | 31 mission symbols | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 |
| ZD895 BF | Photo 1 Photo 2 |
Other Tonkas
* NOTE:
Due to the perceived lack of tanker support, fifteen Sergeant Fletcher 28-300 refuelling pods were acquired from Germany’s Marineflieger, and nine dual control Tornado GR.1s modified to use them in a ‘buddy-buddy’ tanker role.
Modified under STF 238, the conversion was undertaken at St Athan and the first aircraft to be so modified, ZA410/EX, rolled out on 13/01/1991, last (ZD712/BY) rolled out 06/03/1991. As it turned out the aircraft were not required, and they remained in reserve.
F.Mk 3
Nos. 11, 23 and 25 Sqn, Leeming, UK, from 27/11/1990 29(F), Coningsby and 43(F), Leuchars, UK
| Ser. no. | Nose art | Comment | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZE158 D | Photo 1 Photo 2 | ||
| ZE159 DO | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 | ||
| ZE162 DM | ex "AW" | ||
| ZE164 DQ | ex "HH" | ||
| ZE165 DU | ex "HL" | Photo 1 | |
| ZE199 W | last Tornado CAP on 08/013/1991 | Photo 1 | |
| ZE200 DZ | ex "AV" | Photo 1 Photo 2 | |
| ZE203 DA | ex "F" | Photo 1 | |
| ZE204 DB | ex "G" | Photo 1 Photo 2 | |
| ZE206 DC | ex "GG" | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 | |
| ZE210 DD | ex "GU" | Photo 1 | |
| ZE254 BG | Dhahran 1990, 29 Sqn. | ||
| ZE255 BH | Dhahran 1990, 29 Sqn. | ||
| ZE258 BE | Dhahran 1990, 29 Sqn. | ||
| ZE289 BA | Dhahran 1990, 29 Sqn. | ||
| ZE338 BB | Dhahran 1990, 29 Sqn. | ||
| ZE737 K | Photo 1 Photo 2 | ||
| ZE763 BA | Photo 1 | ||
| ZE887 DE | ex "GE" | Photo 1 | |
| ZE888 DT | F3T | Photo 1 Photo 2 | |
| ZE907 DK | Photo 1 | ||
| ZE908 | ex "CT", F3T | Photo 1 | |
| ZE924 DG | ex "GH" | ||
| ZE936 DF | ex "GK" | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 | |
| ZE941 DW | ex "CI", F3T | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 | |
| ZE961 DH | ex "GA" | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 | |
| ZE962 DI | ex "GB" | Photo 1 | |
| ZE963 DX | ex "GC", F3T | ||
| ZE966 GF | F3T | Photo 1 Photo 2 | |
| ZE968 DJ | ex "HE" | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 | |
| ZE969 DL | ex "HD" | ||
| ZE982 DP | Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 |
F.Mk 3
Upgraded, but retained at RAF Leeming, UK
| Ser. no. | Nose art | Comment | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZE161 DN | ex "GI" | ||
| ZE967 DR | F3T | Photo 1 | |
| ZE964 DS | F3T | ||
| ZE934 DV | ex "CE", F3T | ||
| ZE965 DY | ex "HA", F3T |
The F3s were modified to "Stage 1+" upgrade. The plan was to modify 40 airframes.
The upgrade consisted of AN/ALE-40(V) flare launchers attached to engine bay doors, AN/ARC-164 secure radio, Marconi AI.24 Type AA Foxhunter radar, Phimat chaff dispenser, "F-18" type top of pilot´s control stick, added switches to control the ALE and Phimat.