Air International 2011-06
J.Lake - Typhoon's First Spike /Military/
Typhoon FGR4 ZJ928/'BX' lifts off the runway at Gioia del Colle AB in southern Italy laden with two 1,000lb Enhanced Paveway II laser-guided bombs, a Litening II EF targeting pod and two ASRAAM missiles.
'Dixie' on a leap of faith? No.XI Squadron operates Typhoon FGR4 ZJ939/'DXI', the tail code giving rise to its nickname. The aircraft is shown departing Gioia del Colle AB armed with two AIM-120 AMRAAM and four ASRAAM missiles.
'Double Diamond' takes to the skies loaded with two Enhanced Paveway IIs and two ASRAAM missiles. The two bombs will have been guided to the target thanks to buddy lasing provided by a Tornado GR4.