Sentences with phrase «jet aircraft squadrons»

The number of fast - jet aircraft squadrons is at an all time low — from 33 at the time of the first Gulf War in 1990 to just eight today.

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Made up at Netheravon on Feb. 14, 1915 the unit contributed in developing daylight bombing tactics (their motto «Lead the Field» reflects this expertise) and the fin of their jet was painted with the emblem of the fox, received from Fairey Fox aircraft that the squadron flew in 1926.
Four aircraft were adorned with a special centenary painted tail fin commemorating the 100 th anniversary of each individual squadron with the fifth jet's tail fin celebrating 40 years of the Tornado.
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