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Royal Air Force E3D Sentry AWACS Reconnaisance Aircraft
A Royal Air Force E3D Sentry is pictured on a sortie from RAF Waddington.
The RAF operates seven E-3D Sentry aircraft in the airborne surveillance and command-and-control role. The aircraft are based at RAF Waddington, where they are operated by Nos 8 and 23 Squadrons as the UKs contribution to the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force.
The E-3D also forms one arm of the UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) triad of Sentinel R1, E-3D and Nimrod R1 aircraft. Whilst primarily procured as an airborne early warning aircraft, the E- 3D has been extensively employed in the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) role.
The E-3D Sentry, known to the RAF as the AEW1, is based on the commercial Boeing 707-320B aircraft, which has been extensively modified and updated to accommodate modern mission systems. Mission endurance is approximately 11 hours (over 5000nmls), although this can be extended by air-to-air refuelling.
The E-3D is the only aircraft in the RAFs inventory capable of air-to-air refuelling by both the American flying-boom system and the RAFs probe-and-drogue method
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This print showcases the Royal Air Force E3D Sentry AWACS Reconnaissance Aircraft during a sortie from RAF Waddington. The image highlights the sleek and powerful presence of this aircraft, which plays a crucial role in airborne surveillance and command-and-control operations for the RAF. With seven E-3D Sentry aircraft in its fleet, the RAF operates these impressive machines as part of their contribution to the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force. Nos 8 and 23 Squadrons at RAF Waddington are responsible for operating these aircraft, ensuring that the UK remains at the forefront of airborne intelligence gathering. The E-3D Sentry is an integral component of the UK Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) triad alongside Sentinel R1 and Nimrod R1 aircraft. While primarily designed as an airborne early warning system, it has also been extensively utilized in the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) role. Based on Boeing's commercial 707-320B model but heavily modified with modern mission systems, this remarkable aircraft boasts a mission endurance of approximately 11 hours or over 5000 nautical miles. Furthermore, its versatility is enhanced by its capability to undergo air-to-air refueling using both American flying-boom system technology as well as utilizing the RAF's probe-and-drogue method. In summary, this print captures not only a magnificent piece of aviation engineering but also symbolizes Britain's commitment to maintaining superior capabilities in reconnaissance and surveillance within international defense alliances.
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