RAF deploy to the Iberian Peninsula in a show of unity and force

Two RAF Typhoons have flown to Portugal to conduct fighter integration training with their Portuguese counterparts.

The training also demonstrates the UK’s commitment to the defence of NATO, and the ability to project airpower over the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean.  

Flying from RAF Lossiemouth in Elgin, Scotland, the Typhoon FGR4 operated by IX (B) Squadron, transited north to Monte Real Air Base in Portugal - home to the 201 and 301 Fighter Squadrons who both operate F-16 Falcons, as they continued their air integration training.

RAF Lossiemouth Typhoon Pilot said:  "It is always a privilege to work alongside international colleagues. This deployment has provided an opportunity to develop training and tactics with our NATO partners and demonstrates the strong bond and operational understanding between the two Air Forces."

Operating away from the home base offers a range of training opportunities for the aircrew as flying alongside other nations provides invaluable insight to each other’s tactics and procedures.  Each of the pilots got to fly alongside their Portuguese Air Force counterparts in a variety of fighter manoeuvres.  The Typhoons made the journey to and from Portugal with the support of an RAF Voyager aircraft from RAF Brize Norton, which provided air to air refuelling.

 

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