Ahhh the mighty 4 ship deterrent

[NutLoose]

That will get Putin quaking in his designer shoes. ;) Stay safe and have a good detachment.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/raf-jets-to-counter-russia-threat-over-black-sea/ar-BByUokG

[Lonewolf_50]

Over 20 years ago I was working some Partnership for Peace projects with the Rumanian Navy. Mostly peacekeeping and NEO exercises. Nice to see that the longer term relationship has lasted. Interesting to see them hosting the RAF.
Fly safe, gentlemen. (And ladies, as appropriate).

[bluetail]

And great journalism showing a Tonka in the heading image instead of a Typhoon.

[chevvron]

But why show a close up of a Tornado?

[Fonsini]

The ASM in the foreground has me stumped - ID ?

[RAFEngO74to09]

Fonsini,

I's not an ASM - it's a Skyshadow ECM pod (being upgraded to Common Jamming Pod).

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado | Defense News: Aviation International News (http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2014-08-27/britain-and-germany-are-still-upgrading-tornado)

[Fonsini]

Fonsini,

I's not an ASM - it's a Skyshadow ECM pod (being upgraded to Common Jamming Pod).

Britain and Germany Are Still Upgrading the Tornado | Defense News: Aviation International News (http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2014-08-27/britain-and-germany-are-still-upgrading-tornado)

Got it - thanks neighbour (Phoenix ?)

[Uptime]

Another neighbour (note the "U" ) in Scottsdale, also says thanks :)