| Providing Air Defence for RAFv Strike Command is the Tornado F3. 1 Units is equiped with this aircraft which is used in a variety of ground attack roles. The unit is equipped with 5 pilots and aircraft. 56 Sqn is commanded by an RAFv Officer of Squadron Leader Rank. Tornado F3 Roles Defensive Counter Air - Defending Air Space Escort - Protecting Air Assets Sweep - Offensively destroying enemy aircraft in the air RAF Coningsby No.56 (VFighter) Sqn - 5 x Tornado F3 - Role Air Defence Status = At home base |
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