| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | ZK331 |
| Military Code: | FE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon |
| Aircraft Version: | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon FGR4 |
| C/n (msn): | BS092 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 1 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | LeucharsMap |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGQL IATA: ADX Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 April 2014 |
| Photo by: | Mark McEwan |
| Photo ID: | 385359 |
| Photo Comment |
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A fully armed "Q" jet about to perform a "One Eighty" to backtrack Leuchars main runway after returning from a mission. The aircraft is armed with 4x AIM-132 ASRAAM and 4x AIM-120 AMRAAM, as well as its internally-mounted 27mm Mauser cannon. Because of its strategic location, Leuchars has been home to the RAF's frontline air defence fighter aircraft throughout the Cold War to date, defending the UK's airspace from airborne threat almost continuously, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. "Attack & Protect". This photo is copyright © Mark McEwan, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 August 2021, and has since been viewed 214 times. |