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Sunday, April 06, 2008

Tornados leave base after 20 years of defending nation

The arrival of the Tornado heralded a wind of change during the Cold War, and its departure yesterday left communities near an air base contemplating a quieter future.

Only three days after the RAF celebrated its 90th anniversary, the last of three Tornado fighter squadrons at Leeming, near Northallerton, was disbanded as the aircraft entered the twilight of its frontline career.

Former members of 25 Squadron and their families were joined by senior figures from the service for a parade and a flypast involving six aircraft, marking the end of Tornado operations from Leeming after 20 years.

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