Operations Flashcards
1
Q
Op Shader
A
- In Western Asia (Syria and Iraq)
- makes use of RAF akrotiri
- Jet deployment typhoon and f35
- Air mobility like c130, atlas and voyager refuelling
- ISTAR E-7 wedgetail
2
Q
Op shadowfoot
A
- deployment in Qatar
- Provide security during World Cup
- Typhoons from coningsby
- Air security operation with Qatar air force
- Ended in feb
3
Q
Operation azotize
A
- RAF duty policing Baltic airspace region with france and Spain
- RAF mainly Lithuania
- Focus on QRA with typhoons and A2A with voyager)
- Bringing stronger coalition by working with NATO allies
- Similar to Op Biloxi but this is in and around Black Sea airspace
4
Q
Op Newcombe
A
- Ended recently (November)
- RAF supporting French in counterinsurgency in Mali (west Africa)
- Chinook key part in operation for mobility and now retired Sentinel R1 for ground surveillance
5
Q
Name 4 Operations
A
Operation shadowfoot
Operation shader
Operation Newcombe
Operation Azotize
