Originally Posted by
claron
Helped to set up IX with their brand new GR1's fresh off of the production line. It will be a sad day when they finally bow out. Although they can go with their heads held high!
Not just IX but anybody who has been involved with this brilliant aircraft programme in whatever capacity can rightly feel immensely proud of what has been and still is being achieved.
It took the RAF operational capability to a new level and despite being termed a relic of the Cold War, we have to remember that it was not simply designed to fight against Iraq, Libya, Syria etc but to be capable of attacking and destroying heavily defended targets deep into the Soviet Union.
I was involved in the development, production and support of Tornado's RB199 engines It was the most difficult yet exciting experience of my working life.
Well done to all who have made Tornado such a success.