Originally Posted by
yellowtriumph
May I ask what usually happens to planes when they get retired now that, I presume, none are needed for operational spares etc? Are any other nations still using them? Can they be sold on? Genuine question from a civvy.
Tornado GR.4 ZG752 will go to RAF Honington, to be displayed as a gate guard, Britain at War magazine can reveal.
Speaking at a media event at RAF Marham today, the RAF also announced its intention to preserve up to 12 GR.4s from the current fleet.
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