Italeri Tornado Gr1 Gulfwar 25Th Anniv

Italeri’s Tornado GR1 Gulf War 25th Anniv (part no. HC-1384) highlights the iconic multirole Panavia Tornado — a twin‑engine combat aircraft with a variable‑sweep wing developed through a British, German and Italian collaboration. Optimised for demanding low‑altitude penetrating strike missions, the type earned its reputation for carrying a powerful and varied set of offensive weapons.

Aircraft Highlights

• Twin‑engine multirole aircraft with variable‑sweep wing
• Designed for low‑altitude penetrating strike missions
• Capable of deploying a powerful, varied offensive payload
• Operational roles have included ground attack, electronic combat/reconnaissance and interception

Gulf War Service

The Tornado’s baptism of fire came in 1991 during the Gulf War. Royal Air Force Tornado GR.1 aircraft, operating from bases in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, played a crucial role in Operation Granby. This subject commemorates that pivotal deployment and the aircraft’s enduring legacy.