Providing Airborne Early Warning for the RAFv are the 2 Boeing E-3D Sentry aircraft of No.8 Sqn. There will be 2 pilots assigned to this unit and it is one of the planned areas of expansion within the RAFv. No.8 Sqn and it's Sentry Aircraft work in Co-operation with Tornado F3 aircraft of Strike Command. When used defensively the Sentry tracks the enemy aircraft approaching the UK/Friendly Airspace and directs the F3s to interecept them. It can also be used in the Offensive role directing and co-ordinating friendly strike aircraft/bombers to their targets and warning of hostile aircraft. RAF WADDINGTON No.8(V) Sqn - 2 x E-3D Sentry Status = At home base Details |
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