In Action
29(Reserve) Squadron - RAF Coningsby
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In September 2003 29(R) Squadron reformed as the Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit at Bae Systems at Warton. It is tasked with providing technical and tactical training of all engineers and pilots for the Typhoon aircraft.
In June 2005 the Squadron moved to its permanent base at RAF Coningsby. 29(R) Squadron officially 'stood-up' on November 4, 2005.
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| Typhoon T.1A (ZJ813/BL) over North Sea (AARA 5) in March 2008. |
Left to right: Typhoon T.1A's (ZJ812/BK and ZJ813/BL) using call-sign 'Triplex' in March 2008. |
Left to right: Typhoon T.1A and T.1 (ZJ813/BL with ZJ807/BF) using call-sign 'Triplex' in March 2008. |
Coningsby Action in April 2007 |
Left to right: Typhoon F.2 (ZJ920/BX), Typhoon T.1 (ZJ809/BH) and Typhoon T.1 (ZJ806/BE). |
Left to right: Typhoon T.1 (ZJ809/BH), Typhoon T.1 (ZJ802/BB) and Typhoon T.1 (ZJ812/BK). |
Coningsby Action in November 2006 |
Left to right: Departing two-ship sorties (Typhoon F.2 ZJ920/BX and Typhoon T.1 ZJ813/BL) and Typhoon F.2 (ZJ911/BZ). |
Left to right: Typhoon T.1's (ZJ805/BD) and Typhoon F.2 (ZJ911/BZ). |
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Typhoon F.2 (ZJ920/BX) recovers to Coningsby at the end of the day. |
Left to right: Typhoon T.1 (ZJ808/BG) flying at low level in the Lake District in August 2004.
Typhoon T.1 (ZJ812/BK) low flying through Wales in November 2007.
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| Typhoon T.1 (ZJ813/BL) at RIAT Fairford in July 2006 returning after its display. |
Typhoon T.1 (ZJ809/BH) performing the first 'No-holes-barred' full display at RIAT Fairford in July 2005 and Typhoon T.1 (ZJ807/BF) at Kemble display in June 2005. |
Left to right: Three images of Typhoon T.1 (ZJ810/BI) at Waddington International Air Display in July 2005 it was later to crash at Coningsby.
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