This is a big update of my 'F21A' but then I was reminded that the F21 in USAF service was the IAI Kfir. So for arguments sake I am now calling it the F24A Tornado.
This is another Shaw based 'Big Fin' (it has been called the electric flick-knife but call it what you want) but this time its a 79FS bird.
Improvements include a new colour pallet, new livery and a tiger on the fin.
Obviously this is a fictional repaint but the story behind it is based on fact.
Back in the 1980s the Tornado was in the running for the USAFs follow on Wild Weasel platform to replace the F4G
Phantom. In the end the USAF modified a number of F16C/D Vipers to do the job but as it happens the Air Force was indeed interested in the programme, unfortunately the politicians were not.
This repaint is based on the German modification known ase the ECR (Electronic Combat Recce) and is armed with HARM missiles. Unfortunately you will have to use the drogue receptacle for air to air refueling as the probe receptacle on the spine of this jet is purely for show.
I am considering (based on how people find this USAF version) a U S Navy and a U S Marine version but they would be even more fictitious than this repaint.
if you have any comments or pointers email me at:
phil.foster@blueyonder.co.uk
Please remember this is not a support facility, you must speak to LAGO for that.
