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Only the spirit of attack, borne in a brave heart, will being success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be. Lt Gen Adolf Galland, Luftwaffe |
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| The vast majority of sorties undertaken by 208 Squadron are flown to teach RAF ab-initio pilots the fundemental skills of flying a fast-jet, to prepare them for tactical weapons training and onwards towards front-line aircraft such as the Tornado, Harrier and Typhoon. Below is a summary of 208 Squadron's tasks: | |||
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ADVANCED FLYING TRAINING |
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To train RAF, RN and some foreign ab-initio pilots as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to TWU entry standard. |
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| To re-train RAF and RN multi-engine and rotary pilots as per the HQ PTC training Task Programme to TWU entry standard. |
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| To refresh Tucano QFIs as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to TWU entry standard. |
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING |
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To train Hawk QFIs as per the HQ PTC Training Task Programme to B2
standard in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses. To upgrade Hawk QFIs to B1, A2 and A1 standard in accordance with the 208 Squadron staff training requirements and CFS syllabuses. |
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To train Hawk IREs in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses. To convert QFI(TS)s and QPNIs into Hawk QFIs as per the HQPTC training Task Programme to B2 standard in accordance with the current CFS syllabuses. |
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CONVERSION TRAINING |
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To provide a common conversion course for all qualified pilots re-roling
to the Hawk. To provide United Kingdom Orientation training for Foreign and Commonwealth pilots destined for fast-jet appointments. |
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| To provide conversion training for pilots destined for the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team. |
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Advanced Flying Training Course |
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