Only the code is readable but it is the ZE728

First flown on 14 October 1987 and delivered to 229 OCU on 13 April 1988, this F3 served through the years 56 Sqn, 111 Sqn, 25 Sqn (as pictured), 11 Sqn and 43 Sqn before it became a weapons instruction training at Leuchars. The Tornado was stored at Leeming from April 2009 and was sadly scrapped by February 2010.

Feriens Tego - Striking, I Defend. Part of the line-up for the well-organised Enthusiasts Day held as part of XXV Squadron's disbandment events. The demise of yet another famous RAF Squadron.

The Bicentennial Air Show was a rare chance for Australians to see a Tornado. The logistics of bringing a fighter aircraft from Europe means going the long way round, via the US, or skilled diplomacy. Either way it involves long flights aided by tankers. A Tristar accompanied the Tornado visit.