The Ted Coningsby Channel are at RAF Waddington to see the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF18 Hornets which are on deployment for exercise Cobra Warrior.

What are the differences between Canada's CF18 Hornet and the usual F18 Hornets? Well the CF18 are carrier based Hornets with a few modifications. The really cool difference is primitive but very effective; a false canopy! There is a painted false canopy directly underneath the fuselage of the Hornet, right below the real cockpit. The idea is cause confusion when engaging in dogfights, causing some disorientation to enemy pilots. Pilots engaging in dogfights rely on keeping a physical visual lock on their opponent, so seeing the fake cockpit would confuse or disorientate their opponent. The RCAF decided to keep all of the features that come standard as a carrier jet such as carrier strengthened tailhook, reinforced landing gear and even the folding wings.

RAF Waddington is also home to the RC135W Rivet Joint which is a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft that can be employed in all theatres on strategic and tactical missions. Its sensors ‘soak up’ electronic emissions from communications, radar and other systems.

RC135W Rivet Joint employs multidiscipline Weapons System Officer (WSO) and Weapons System Operator (WSOp) specialists whose mission is to survey elements of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to derive intelligence for commanders. The Rivet Joint flies with 51 Squadron and the 54 Squadron which is the ISTAR Operational Conversion Unit.

Also stationed here is the Shadow R1. Through a combination of sensors, Shadow contributes to the comprehensive intelligence gathering of the RAFs ISTAR Force. Its output is particularly valuable to ground commanders.

The Shadow’s high definition electrooptical and electronic sensors complements other platforms and capabilities, helping analysts prepare comprehensive intelligence products. Satellite communications links enable information to be downloaded and offboarded during a mission and the aircraft is also fitted with a defensive aids suite. The Shadow flies with 14 Squadron and 54 OCU.

Exercise Cobra Warrior is run twice a year (March and September) and is the largest air exercise run by the Royal Air Force. The exercise is designed to train participants in high intensity, large force, tactical air warfighting operations. The exercise will take place from the 31st August to 29th September and will see a variety of aircraft taking part. At RAF Waddington, we hope to see RCAF CF18 Hornets.

The fast jets will be supported by RAF Voyager aircraft conducting airtoair refuelling operations, flying from RAF Brize Norton. In addition, UK Joint Helicopter Command aircraft will be participating, basing at RAF Leeming. The RAF’s Air Mobility Force will be taking part in the exercise, with sorties including deploying elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade during an associated ground mission, that forms part of the overall exercise scenario.

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