Corgi AA35417 SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XX963/AL, No.14 Squadron Aviation Archive Diecast Model

RAF Germany was arguably the most significant operator of the SEPECAT Jaguar in British service. They maintained a force of four squadrons as part of the 2nd Allied Tactical Air Force under SACEUR (Supreme Allied Commander Europe).

When Jaguars arrived at RAF Brüggen, they took up residence in newly constructed, dispersed, hardened aircraft shelters, with each squadron having their own area complete with nine shelters, each one capable of housing two Jaguars.

RAFG Jaguar pilots trained tirelessly in the delivery of nuclear and conventional weapons, as they were on the front line of preventing war in Europe, and the first line of attack in the event of conflict. Jaguar XX963 is a fine example of a Cold War RAF Germany aircraft, but it also had another, unusual claim to fame – she was shot down by an RAF Phantom!