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Jaded Thunder which is normally undertaken in the US took place for the first time in the UK, from the 11th to the 22 July. The base chosen to hosted the largest contingent of flying assets for this exercise was RAF Leeming. Leeming was chosen because of its close proximity to the ranges on which the operations were to be carried out. The flying days for the exercise were 13th-15th and 18th-20th July inclusive. During which three areas would be operated simultaneously, with assets rotating through each during the exercise. These were Spadeadam, Otterburn, and Catterick. Each would offer simulated battlefield set ups resembling real-life scenarios in combat including a fully functioning forward arming and refuelling point, mock villages and a forward operating base. Operating close to Leeming gave the air assets maximum time on station at each of the local ranges. They were all under the control of a Joint Terminal Controler and when on station by Forward Air Controlers. The ranges offered variety of terrains, including Local Urban Settings. Each of the scenarios was to be applicable to real world missions.
Participants are home
based UK Hawk, Tornado, Typhoon, Shadow and E3D. Operating out in the
field or staging through Leeming are UK Chinook, Defender, Apache,
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at Leeming for Jaded Thunder 78-0605 79-0090 79-0091 79-0107 79-0122 79-0123 79-0152 80-0281 |
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