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Exactly when RAF Tornado will fly over Preston

Posted on - 18th February, 2019 - 7:20pm | Author - | Posted in - Preston News, What's On in Preston
RAF Tornado is making its final flight over the country Pic: Ministry of Defence
RAF Tornado is making its final flight over the country Pic: Ministry of Defence

Workers at BAE are set for a flypast during Tuesday afternoon by the RAF’s Tornado.

The plane is retiring from active service after 40 years.

Exact timings have now been revealed for the farewell route.

BAE Warton and BAE Samlesbury are on the route between 2.30pm and 2.45pm.

Read more: See what else is on in Preston

It will likely head across the northern edge of the city when going between the two BAE sites.

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