RAF Typhoons at Nellis

GZR_Sactargets · Post by **GZR_Sactargets** » 20 Jun 2008, 16:29

Yanks Train Typhoon Pilots for CAS: US Air Force airmen of the 549th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev., worked with British crews of the RAF's newest fighter, the Typhoon, to develop the British pilots' close air support capability during the most recent Green Flag exercise at Nellis. The event marked the last hurdle for the Typhoon before the RAF declared them fully combat capable, slated for July 1. Seven Typhoons from XI Squadron at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire came to Nellis to test their ability to conduct CAS sorties. "We knew it [the Typhoon] was a world-beater in the air-to-air environment, but we weren't sure about the air-to-surface capability," said Group Capt. Stuart Atha, Coningsby station commander. In Atha's view, "We have done it; we have achieved it." (Nellis report by 2nd Lt. Jennifer Richard)

*I think the lead line is a bit overstated. The RAF has flown CAS for years. More likely Nellis provided the range for them to practice on.

From AF Daily Report 20 Jun 08

CrazyDunc · Post by **CrazyDunc** » 20 Jun 2008, 20:40

Shame they Broke a Bird whilst they were out there

GZR_Sactargets · Post by **GZR_Sactargets** » 20 Jun 2008, 22:22

Didn't read about that. What Happened??

CrazyDunc · Post by **CrazyDunc** » 20 Jun 2008, 23:45

DK Did a wheels up landing at China Lake, i'm told it was participating in Green Flag.... http://www.militaryaiworks.com/forum/vi ... php?t=3409

MACC · Post by **MACC** » 21 Jun 2008, 07:06

7 Parcitipated, 6 came home