During recent JW exercises the Scottish bases would host the
majority of air assets associated with the exercise as the main part
of the exercise would be conducted around the North West of
Scotland. However with only one operational RAF station now in
Scotland. It has fell on Lossiemouth to host the participating MPA
(Maritime Patrol Aircraft) contingent. Prestwick airport was used by
Cobham’s Dasault DA4 Falcons and FRADU (Fleet
Requirements & Air Direction Unit) 736NAS Hawks. With RAF Leeming
hosting Tornados from the German Air Force.
The
Exercise Joint Warrior, is
a UK exercise open to
NATO allies and partners. Joint Warrior is one of the largest
tri-service and multinational exercises of its kind in Europe,
providing high quality coordinated training at the tactical level
for all three UK Armed Services and numerous units from allied
nations.
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