Desert Storm F-Ⅲs

摘要

I was delighted to read the news item in the February issue regarding the refurbishment of Desert Storm EF-111A Raven 66-0047 of the 42nd ECS that were based at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire. I was the RAF Commander at Upper Heyford from 1990 to 1993. As you can imagine it was a very busy time with the three squadrons of F-111Es (55th, 77th and 79th) and the 42nd ECS based in Turkey. One of the F-111E units was back at home base for rest at that time. Thankfully, all the aircraft and crews (air and ground) returned safely to Upper Heyford to a fantastic welcome party in one of the hangars.