People of all ages rushed to get one last glimpse of a famous RAF aircraft before it was gone forever.  

On the outskirts of RAF Spadeadam were reams of people waiting to see three RAF Tornado fighter bombers, as they took part in their final flight.  

The jets took part in various fly pasts today as a thank you to all the bases that have supported the aircraft during its time in service.  

The schedule was as follows:  

 1.15pm – 1.30pm: Kendrew Barracks (RAF Cottesmore) – National Memorial Arboretum – DECA Stafford – RAF Cosford 

1.30pm – 1.45pm: RAF Shawbury – DECA Sealand 

1.45pm – 2.00pm: RAF Valley 

2.15pm: – 2.30pm: BAES Warton – BAES Samlesbury 

2.30pm – 2.45pm: RAF Spadeadam 

2.45pm – 3.00pm: RAF Leeming – RAF Topcliffe – RAF Linton-On-Ouse 

3pm – 3.30pm: RAF Waddington – RAF College Cranwell – Royal Air Force Coningsby 

3.15pm – 3.35pm: RAF Donna Nook – RAF Holbeach – RAF Wyton