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Jerry Atrick
16th Dec 2020, 16:29
Another Tornado question if I may - can anyone identify which squadrons used the four HAS sites at Bruggen? As they are conveniently located at opposite ends of each runway, refer to them as north-east, north-west, south-east and south-west. Many thanks in advance.
Rev I. Tin
16th Dec 2020, 16:35
31 Sqn NW, 17 Sqn NE. I think it was then 14 Sqn SE and IX(B) SW. Memory affected by Wobbly.
Jerry Atrick
16th Dec 2020, 16:42
Many thanks - would you also know the Laarbruch squadron locations when all four units were there?
Rev I. Tin
16th Dec 2020, 16:46
I'm afraid I don't, although I will ask a colleague who served there . Did Bruggen and Wildenrath tours, only visiting Laarbruch once for a social event.
just another jocky
16th Dec 2020, 17:02
31 Sqn NW, 17 Sqn NE. I think it was then 14 Sqn SE and IX(B) SW. Memory affected by Wobbly.
Correct.
Not a Laarbruch boy so no idea I'm afraid, though I thought there were only 3 Tonka sqns there (2, XV & 16)???
Rev I. Tin
16th Dec 2020, 17:08
Colleague from Laarbruch days gives 20 Sqn NW, 16 Sqn NE, II Sqn SE and XV Sqn SW.
Speedywheels
16th Dec 2020, 17:36
Colleague from Laarbruch days gives 20 Sqn NW, 16 Sqn NE, II Sqn SE and XV Sqn SW.
I served at both units when Tornado was based there and you are correct for both locations, Brueggen and Laarbruch.
DON T
16th Dec 2020, 21:44
I served at both units when Tornado was based there and you are correct for both locations, Brueggen and Laarbruch.
1985 II Sqn were Jaguars.
Jerry Atrick
17th Dec 2020, 13:10
Brilliant, thanks