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    Farewell to Tornado 98+59 – The End of a Flying Testbed’s Journey

    27. December 2025 /

    On 31 October 2025, WTD 61’s Tornado 98+59 made its final flight from Manching, closing over forty years of service. Once delivered as trainer 43+21 in green camouflage, it later…

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    Flying with Germany’s Phinal Phantom

    16. October 2024 /

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Quotes of the Day

“Know your capabilities, and those of the airplane, and don’t exceed either one.”

Bob Hoover, legendary pilot and gifted performer

“People at airshows… want something loud, sexy, and fast.”

Rick Svetkoff, Svetkoff’s Starfighters

“Thrill the ignorant, impress the knowledgeable, but frighten no one.”

Ray Hanna, giving advice on what a good airshow should do for the crowd.

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