The RAF’s ISTAR fleet. (Information, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) – The RFC/RAF’s fleet of recon and spy aircraft from Spotter aircraft of WWI through WWII armed recon to the modern era.
5th February 1915 Morane-Saulnier L #1848, 3sqn RFC – Merville -France
Mid/Late 1941 Hawker Hurricane PR.I, 69 Sqn, RAF – RAF Luqa Malta
Autumn 1944 Supermarine Spitfire P.XIX – 541 Sqn RAF – RAF Benson
26 October 1944 P-38J “Droop Snoot” lightning with ELINT conversion – 192 Sqn RAF – RAF Foulsham
1958/9 1:72 HobbyBoss U-2A, Article 349 “417” of the Meteorological Experimental Unit, RAF Watton
1975 Blackburn/BAe Buccaneer S.2B – 12 Sqn RAF carrying a recon pack.
1989 Chipmunk T.10, Gatow Station Flight, Berlin 1989
1991 Jaguar GR1A “Diplomatic Service” – Operation Granby
2003 Panavia Tornado GR4A – ZG726 – K-Kylie – Operation Telic with RAPTOR pod
2006 Canberra PR9 – Retirement Scheme