Tornados in Mazer e- Sharif werden mit neuen Aufklärungspods aufgerüstet. Orginalmeldung in Englisch:
German Tornados, UAVs to Improve Intelligence Gathering over Afghanistan
23:17 22.09.2009, ioc, Sage Feeds\Defense Update
Following the successful completion of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) qualification of the Reccelite tactical aerial recce pods with the German Air Force, the Luftwaffe is now equipping Tornado IDS fighters with the system. To be equipped with the first two Reccelite pods, areTornados of AG51 'Immelmann' Recce Squadron. Recently deployed to join the rest of the squadron at Mazer e-Sharif airbase in northern Afghanistan, the aircraft will support USAF operations in-theater.
