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Typhoon Aircraft Depart RAF Coningsby for their New Home at RAF Leuchars in Scotland
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Typhoon Aircraft Depart RAF Coningsby for their New Home at RAF Leuchars in Scotland
Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft prepare to depart from RAF Coningsby for their new home at RAF Leuchars in Scotland, after achieving full operational readiness.
Number 6 Squadron are the first Typhoon fighter squadron in Scotland, and will be based Royal Air Force Leuchars.
The Typhoon is the RAFs state of the art multi-role combat aircraft that entered operational service in 2007.
The occasion was marked with a ceremony which involved the presentation of the Squadrons Standard to the Officer Commanding.
On 11 September the Squadrons Standard was paraded for the Chief of the Air Staff, accompanied by an iconic flypast, to mark the beginning of the RAF Leuchars Airshow and celebrate the reformation of the Squadron.
Number 6 Squadron are the first of three Typhoon squadrons planned to be based at RAF Leuchars. The Squadron will continue to build up and train over the next few months and will ultimately consist of approximately 200 people; many of whom are originally from Scotland.
The Squadron will take over responsibility for providing the northern element of the Quick Reaction Alert force in March 2011, providing aircraft and crews on high alert to scramble and intercept unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace
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This print captures the historic moment when Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft departed from RAF Coningsby to their new home at RAF Leuchars in Scotland. Number 6 Squadron, the first Typhoon fighter squadron in Scotland, will be based at this prestigious location. The Typhoon is a state-of-the-art multi-role combat aircraft that has been in operational service since 2007. To commemorate this significant occasion, a ceremony was held where the Squadrons Standard was presented to the Officer Commanding. On September 11th, as part of the RAF Leuchars Airshow and to celebrate the reformation of the Squadron, an iconic flypast accompanied by parading of the Squadrons Standard for Chief of Air Staff took place. Number 6 Squadron is just one of three planned Typhoon squadrons set to be stationed at RAF Leuchars. Over time, it will grow and train with approximately 200 personnel, many hailing from Scotland themselves. In March 2011, they will assume responsibility for providing Quick Reaction Alert force's northern element – ready to scramble and intercept unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace. This photograph symbolizes not only a relocation but also showcases Britain's commitment to maintaining air defense capabilities across its territories.
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