| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 4619 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Panavia Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | Panavia Tornado IDS |
| C/n (msn): | GS252 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | GAFFTC - German Air Force Flying Training Center |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Alamogordo - Holloman AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | New Mexico, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KHMN IATA: HMN Local: HMN Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 225058 |
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The Luftwaffe has been training its aircrews in the USA since 1958. This training took place at various bases throughout the States before it was moved (with F-4Fs) to Holloman in 1992. The Luftwaffe trains here as the area offers great flying weather and has suitable air space. The Tornado Training Squadron was redesignated German Air Force Flying Training Center (GAFFTC) on 1 July 1999 and provides academic and tactical flying training by Luftwaffe instructors for German Tornado aircrews. The first contingent of PA-200s arrived at Holloman in March 1996, after the F-4Fs left the base. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 March 2020, and has since been viewed 247 times. |