GAF unveils Tornado static display

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col Frank Kiesel, German Air Force Flying Training Center commander, officially unveils the information plaque in front of the static display outside their headquarters building April 28, 2010. The plaque reads, "GERMAN AIR FORCE TORNADO 45+11. The PA-200 Tornado multi-role combat aircraft is an All-weather, supersonic, twin-engine, variable wing sweep, dual seater weapon sysem. It features short take-off and landing performance due to an integrated thrust-reverse system. The primary mission of the Tornado IDS includes precision strike against ground targets and extreme low-level capabilities by day and night. It can carry a spectrum of weapons and defensive aids and is highly survivable due to its automatic terrain-following and electronic counter-measure systems. The 45+11 served at Holloman AFB from 22 July 1999 through 10 June 2009." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen / Released)