Italeri 1291 - 1/72 Tornado IDS Black Panthers  [IT-1291S]

Period: from '90

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 23,2 cm

TORNADO IDS “Black Panthers”

This strange livery, featuring a showy black colored panther regarding the Tornado's right back, was designed to commemorate the 70th 12 months of activity associated with ETS (Electronic Warfare Tactical Suppression) 155th number of the 50th Wing “Giorgio Graffer” associated with the Italian Air Force. The 155th Group, with electronic warfare duties, has a black colored panther as its insignia. The livery normally characterized by its metallic color and also by the roman “gladius” on its tail rudder; this recalls the badge, granted in 1931, that would be worn by 1st airforce pilots who specialized in attack missions. At this time this product, located in Piacenza, Italy, has Tornado ECRs that may use AGM-88 HARM missiles for suppression of enemy radars. Operational duties consist of both nationwide and international missions as part of the military exercise in the offing with other NATO forces.