Image: A Royal Air Force of Oman Jaguar taxies towards the runway at Thumrait, Oman. MOD 45143904

Description: A Royal Air Force of Oman Jaguar, taxies towards the runway at Thumrait, Oman. The aircraft was taking part in Exercise Magic Carpet 2005. The exercise was an opportunity for RN, RAF, Omani, French Air Force, USAF and USN squadrons to deploy and practice heavy-weapon bomb drops, utilising the extensive ranges and relatively clear airspace available over Oman. There were a variety of aircraft which took part, including our own Sea Harriers, GR7s and SKASaC, USN F18 and S3 Viking, USAF F16, French Mirage 2000 and RAF Tornado F3, Jaguar, VC10 air to air refuelling and E3D AWACS. In total around 60 aircraft were in theatre, allowing for realistic exercising of coalition forces. The participation of HMS Invincible with her Tailored Air Group (TAG) gave an excellent opportunity to prove the Strike Carrier concept within a controlled exercise environment and gain some useful general warfare training. It was a good opportunity for the ship's company to progress training in an exercise environment. Organization: RAF Object Name: MNT-05-030-OUT-UNC-0213 Category: INT Supplemental Categories: Air Keywords: Exercise Magic Carpet 2005, Jaguar, Runway, RAFO, Royal Air Force of Oman Country: Oman
Title: A Royal Air Force of Oman Jaguar taxies towards the runway at Thumrait, Oman. MOD 45143904
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