THE skies of the North West will be treated to the sights and sounds of the iconic RAF Tornado today.
Three of the jets are set to fly around the country, passing many RAF bases, and include some in the region.
Precise timings for the journeys have now been released but the details are subject to weather conditions and aircraft serviceability.
The schedule is:
Tuesday, February 19
1.15pm – 1.30pm: Kendrew Barracks (RAF Cottesmore) – National Memorial Arboretum – DECA Stafford – RAF Cosford
1.30pm – 1.45pm: RAF Shawbury – DECA Sealand
1.45pm – 2.00pm: RAF Valley
2.15pm: – 2.30pm: BAES Warton – BAES Samlesbury
2.30pm – 2.45pm: RAF Spadeadam
3pm – 3.30pm: RAF Waddington – RAF College Cranwell – Royal Air Force Coningsby
3.15pm – 3.35pm: RAF Donna Nook – RAF Holbeach – RAF Wyton
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