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The Luftwaffe Tornado appearing at the 2004 Air Show belongs to Jagdbombergeschwader* 31 (JBG31) "Boelcke", based at Nörvenich near Cologne in Western Germany. This unit also supplied the Luftwaffe Tornado that appeared at the 2001, 2002 & 2003 Salthill Air Shows. (Links to pictures from previous Air Shows are included below)

* Jagdbombergeschwader = Fighter Bomber Wing
 
JBG 31 'Boelcke' Unit Badge
 
The aicraft that appeared at the 2003 Air Show was called "Blue Lightning", and was specially painted to celebrate the unit's 45th Anniversary.

Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"
 
Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"
 
Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"
 
Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"Luftwaffe JBG31 Tornado "Blue Lightning"
 
 
Specifications
   
Powerplant: Two afterburning Turbo Union RB199-103 turbofans of 15,800lb st.
Crew: Pilot and navigator in tandem seating.
Span: 45ft 7.25in (13.90m) - wings fully spread; 28ft 2.5in (8.59m) - 68° sweep
Length: 54ft 9.5in (16.70m)
Max Speed: 1,452mph (2,336km/h) at 36,000ft (11,000m)
Armament: Up to 18,000lb of ordnance.
 
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