The Nimrod R MK1 has taken its final flight at a ceremony at RAF Waddington. The last remaining surveillance aircraft has been retired, following 37 years of operational service. The aircraft won a brief reprieve during operations in Libya, but has now been grounded. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton was at the ceremony to recognise the contribution made by the aircraft, its crews and support personnel.
You'd think that BFBS might get it right! The R1 had nothing in common with the maritime version other than the airframe. The MRA4 was never intended to replace the R1, but the MR2 (maritime recce).
MollDollxX 8 months ago