Yes it was. A brtilliant aircraft in its day, and would have been bought by the U.S. Navy if politics hadn't got in the way... here is a great documentary about the 'Bucc'; th-cam.com/video/-8XqHBMU67k/w-d-xo.html
On Holiday in the Scotish Highlands back in 1990 used to, mostly, hear these going past on low level training missions in the mountains. They were so fast, by the time you heard them they were gone. Did see one or two though. Another reason you'd seldom see them was because when you hear one the instinct is to look up when you should have looked down into the valleys.
Gotta thank the tornados for our new roof, they made (relatively) low level passes over our house, back in the 90s (we live not far from a large military training facility) and the apparently shook the roof of our house a bit so they had to pay us a new one. Still standing strong. Plus: Much better than the original from the 60s. Thanks.
Don't blame you, its a bit of a... harsh edit of the original music that's been taken out to avoid Content ID. These Castle Vision documentaries tended to have 3 or 4 music interlude sections to footage, that have mostly been cut out here for the same reason (The original run time was closer to 55 minutes). The documentary would originally open with Red Rocks and an extended section on the F3/ADV would play out to Don't Look back, both from CHAPAV81_Alternative Rock, which was a stock music collection.
14:26 Does anyone here know if those bombs are Mk84s? I've seen multiple pictures of the Mk83 1000Ib bombs (four or eight) underfuselage but never 4x 2000Ib. Maybe it was just a trials fit?
Born in 1975, i grew up with this airplane at Naval Air Base Jagel, the Marinefliegeschwader 1, Flying in simulator training in 1993! Not for military service, but for a box of beer!-)) Tornado is still a very efficient airplane, that is obedient to its rules in air warfare! If your plan is right, the mission will be flown and executed by Tornado IDS Mk 1 or Mk 4, ECR, Asstra and so on...."The Platform is very stabil" (Nils Meister)
One of my favourite jets. Like the F-14, it's kind of a weird case for me since I really hate how it looks like when the wings are not swept back; but, once they are, it just looks *too* gorgeous.
@@militaryaviationtv Thank you for the reply. I must have been in one of my philosophical moods. However, when you think about it, every piece of military hardware, from a spear to an aircraft carrier, is built to kill or destroy and, in so doing, run the risk of suffering the same fate. One day, perhaps, if our species can make it that far, we will realise that such things are abominations.
Should have been retained and modernised as it proved beyond all doubt, it was recognised as one of the best all round planes produced. Not like the USA, Britain seem to have a habit of mothballing planes stating upgrades are not viable,what a load of BS. Anyway, it was rewarding to see Germany retain their Tornados and should be commended for their decision recognising the greatness of the Tornado.
The German Tornadoes looked ok when they were on excercise at waddington last year,and the Saudi air force were seen on Donna nook range doing circuits
What's with the LOUD music towards the end? Got my sound cranked up to hear the commentary for 95% of the video, then suddenly loud obnoxious music at the end.
So early Tornado crew loaded their mission just like I loaded my ZX Spectrum back in the early 80's. Guess that cassette even made the same kind of early modem sound.
Indeed, when I saw trhat I was just hoping they didn't take as long to load the data as my old Commadore C64 used to LOL. Actually binned my C64 Tape drive and bought a 5.25" Floppy Drive for it. Incidentally had a very good Flight simulator on that and flew both the Tornado and the F111 simulations.
@@SPiderman-rh2zk "Pretty sure"? Great to be reassured by your confidence in just your memory. 1983? Combat debut in 1991 makes it rather impossible for it to have fought before that, doesn't it?
@@Demun1649 Okay, I'll re-word it for you. Tornado has been in service since 1983 and has fought in every conflict from 1991 to 2019. It's been in a lot more places than the Balkans.
@@militaryaviationtv Ohh come on.. Have u seen its crancked Delta wing design with those smiley air intakes.. And the way it turns in air. Young, Confident and sharp. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
F-111:"100 ft is low level flying." Tornado:"Hold my beer"
Indeed, but the Buccaneer is probably the lowest flying...😁
@@militaryaviationtv The Buccaneer was in a class of its own.
Yes it was. A brtilliant aircraft in its day, and would have been bought by the U.S. Navy if politics hadn't got in the way... here is a great documentary about the 'Bucc'; th-cam.com/video/-8XqHBMU67k/w-d-xo.html
F-111 regularly flew lower than 100 ft. Used to collect bushes etc in parts of the airframe.
Buccaneer passes under both of the the pilot thinking “wow there up high” ;)
On Holiday in the Scotish Highlands back in 1990 used to, mostly, hear these going past on low level training missions in the mountains. They were so fast, by the time you heard them they were gone. Did see one or two though. Another reason you'd seldom see them was because when you hear one the instinct is to look up when you should have looked down into the valleys.
1991 Gulf War was when I first became aware of this classic warplane !
You did us Proud Old Girl, Well done.
Sadly missed part of our RAF
Vonmoofles6702• The “ Old Girl” fantastic blow-up in air ( Nigt 1999 near by Serbian city Smederevo)😂😂😂😂
The RAF always win the competitions in the US. Tornado is a great aircraft
I always liked the look of the Tornado
Indeed. A very sleek looking plane. One of my favourites even though it replaced my absolute favourite Military Jet, the English Electric Lightning.
Gotta thank the tornados for our new roof, they made (relatively) low level passes over our house, back in the 90s (we live not far from a large military training facility) and the apparently shook the roof of our house a bit so they had to pay us a new one. Still standing strong. Plus: Much better than the original from the 60s. Thanks.
The roofers in your area must be grateful for the Tornado. 😂
Just 2 weeks ago I met tornado pilot from the luftwaffe. Very nice kid.
Man that music at the end jumpscared me
You mean you had fallen asleep? 😎
@@militaryaviationtv no😂
🤣🤣
Don't blame you, its a bit of a... harsh edit of the original music that's been taken out to avoid Content ID. These Castle Vision documentaries tended to have 3 or 4 music interlude sections to footage, that have mostly been cut out here for the same reason (The original run time was closer to 55 minutes).
The documentary would originally open with Red Rocks and an extended section on the F3/ADV would play out to Don't Look back, both from CHAPAV81_Alternative Rock, which was a stock music collection.
What a gorgeous aircraft
14:26 Does anyone here know if those bombs are Mk84s? I've seen multiple pictures of the Mk83 1000Ib bombs (four or eight) underfuselage but never 4x 2000Ib. Maybe it was just a trials fit?
They look like some retarded 1000lb bombs. Doesn't look like mk80 series, maybe those are some British designs?
Born in 1975, i grew up with this airplane at Naval Air Base Jagel, the Marinefliegeschwader 1, Flying in simulator training in 1993! Not for military service, but for a box of beer!-))
Tornado is still a very efficient airplane, that is obedient to its rules in air warfare!
If your plan is right, the mission will be flown and executed by Tornado IDS Mk 1 or Mk 4,
ECR, Asstra and so on...."The Platform is very stabil" (Nils Meister)
Really enjoyed watching this. That RAF anti airfield mission in GW1. Easily the most dangerous of the entire war.
Yep, certainly was....
It’s an absolutely beautiful jet
Awesome aircraft. Plus they went through the Mach Loop lower and faster than the USAF do!
Yep, a great aircraft in its day, and sadly missed in the skies of the UK.
One of my favourite jets. Like the F-14, it's kind of a weird case for me since I really hate how it looks like when the wings are not swept back; but, once they are, it just looks *too* gorgeous.
Created for one of two purposes. To destroy, or be destroyed.
Not quite sure the Tornado was designed to be destroyed, Tom...
@@militaryaviationtv Thank you for the reply. I must have been in one of my philosophical moods. However, when you think about it, every piece of military hardware, from a spear to an aircraft carrier, is built to kill or destroy and, in so doing, run the risk of suffering the same fate. One day, perhaps, if our species can make it that far, we will realise that such things are abominations.
Good ol'
Indeed 😊
I came for the tornados, I left because now I’m raging out on war thunder in a 80 dollar tornado… thanks for that.
The Paveway system had nothing to do with the LRMTS.
Most successful fighter planes ever
Not sure that's quite true...
Should have been retained and modernised as it proved beyond all doubt, it was recognised as one of the best all round planes produced. Not like the USA, Britain seem to have a habit of mothballing planes stating upgrades are not viable,what a load of BS. Anyway, it was rewarding to see Germany retain their Tornados and should be commended for their decision recognising the greatness of the Tornado.
Problem with the German Tornadoes now there all falling to bits!!!
The German Tornadoes looked ok when they were on excercise at waddington last year,and the Saudi air force were seen on Donna nook range doing circuits
@neilrobinson5115 ...out of the 93 they have only about 20 are fully operational ...there too expensive to fix now and will be replaced by the F-35
wow
Indeed...
wow
What's with the LOUD music towards the end? Got my sound cranked up to hear the commentary for 95% of the video, then suddenly loud obnoxious music at the end.
The music at the end is the end of the narration...Thank you for taking the time to comment, appreciated.
@@militaryaviationtvThink you missed the point.
Please refrain from busting our ears with loud music at the end .... 😊
TTTE. Thomas The Tank Engine.
😁😁
So early Tornado crew loaded their mission just like I loaded my ZX Spectrum back in the early 80's. Guess that cassette even made the same kind of early modem sound.
Yes, you're probably right...😁
Indeed, when I saw trhat I was just hoping they didn't take as long to load the data as my old Commadore C64 used to LOL. Actually binned my C64 Tape drive and bought a 5.25" Floppy Drive for it. Incidentally had a very good Flight simulator on that and flew both the Tornado and the F111 simulations.
I love these British pilots haha
British pilots are the best...😁
@@militaryaviationtv: Je? 😂😂😂😂
Planes got a big ghetto botty to it.
Why is this aircraft a "Warrior"? It really saw action only in the Balkans war.
...and both Gulf Wars, Libya, Afghanistan etc...etc...
😆😆 Pretty sure that literally every conflict we've been in from 1983 to 2019, Tornados were operational
@@SPiderman-rh2zk "Pretty sure"? Great to be reassured by your confidence in just your memory. 1983? Combat debut in 1991 makes it rather impossible for it to have fought before that, doesn't it?
@@Demun1649 Okay, I'll re-word it for you. Tornado has been in service since 1983 and has fought in every conflict from 1991 to 2019. It's been in a lot more places than the Balkans.
@@SPiderman-rh2zk Didn't go against Tchad, nor get involved in Mali
Volume is as low as Russian Foreign policy!!
Have you tried turning the volume up? 😎😁
This jet looks fonnnyy
HuH?
@@militaryaviationtv I think the sexiest fighter jets are..
1. Eurofighter typhoon
2. SAAB Gripen
3. Dassault Rafale
4. Mirage 2000
Not sure the Typhoon should be at number 1...
@@militaryaviationtv Ohh come on.. Have u seen its crancked Delta wing design with those smiley air intakes..
And the way it turns in air. Young, Confident and sharp. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Don't get us wrong, the Typhoon is a fine aircraft, but not necessarily a good looker....the Rafale on the other hand....😍