Originally Posted by
Pontius Navigator
On the thread title I don't believe I have see one land on a civilian runway either.
It's quite normal for RAF Tornado's to land at Teesside Airport in emergencey when they can't make it back to base. We were sat at the next table to Navigator John Nichols (of Gulf War fame) in the restaurant many years ago when his Tornado put down with a technical fault.
There is currently a Sea King helicopter on the village green at Marske on Sea, nr Redcar. It's been there almost a week as engineers try to repair it.
Belongs to 202 Squadron Search & Rescue from RAF Boulmer. The locals keep the engineers supplied with chip butties and tea.