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Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R. 1 XV249
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 XV249, of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. A replacement R.1 modified for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft, to replace XW666, which crashed. With highly specialised electronic surveillance equipment the Nimrod R.1s were extensively used to gather intelligence form the former Warsaw Pact countries, flying over the Baltic sea and arctic seas, as well as hot-spots worldwide. Date: circa 2000
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2000 Arctic Baltic Countries Crashed Electronic Extensively Form Gather Gathering Hawker Highly Hot Spots Intelligence Mode Modified Nimrod Pact Replace Replacement Seas Siddeley Signals Specialised Squadron Surveillance Warsaw Worldwide Wyton
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This photograph showcases the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1, registration number XV249, of the Royal Air Force's 51 Squadron, stationed at RAF Wyton. This replacement aircraft, modified for Electronic and Signals Intelligence (ELINT) gathering, was commissioned following the unfortunate crash of XW666. The Nimrod R.1s, with their highly specialised electronic surveillance equipment, played a pivotal role in intelligence gathering, particularly over the former Warsaw Pact countries, the Baltic and Arctic seas, and various global hotspots. Circa 2000, this aircraft represented the cutting edge of aeronautical technology and transport capabilities, providing invaluable insights and intelligence to the Royal Air Force and its allies. The Nimrod R.1's extensive use in intelligence gathering missions underscores its significance in aviation history. This photograph, from The Tony Lovelock Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the critical role this aircraft played in the Royal Air Force's intelligence-gathering operations during the late 20th century.
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