Reconnaissance
Tornado GR1A and GR4A
24 aircraft
All-weather, day and night tactical reconnaissance craft. Instead of front-mounted cannons, they have infra-red surveillance systems. Standard Tornado GR1s and Jaguars can also fulfil tactical reconnaissance tasks when equipped with a camera pod. Craft with upgraded avionics and navigations are called Tornado GR4A.
Canberra PR9 and T4
4 aircraft (PR9)
1 aircraft (T4)
The PR9 is equipped with a variety of vertical and oblique cameras, and can fly reconnaissance missions up to 48,000ft. Has no armaments, relying on manoeuvrability to avoid enemy fighters. Entered service in 1960. The Canberra T4 is a trainer version.
Jaguar GR1, GR3, and T2
12 aircraft
One Jaguar squadron is used for reconnassaince work, plus one trainer aircraft.