Earl of Wessex sends aircraft into retirement
30th September 2021
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, visited RAF Waddington on Wednesday, 28 September, to mark the retirement of the E-3D Sentry from RAF service after 30 years. A Royal Parade was held along with a flypast conducted by an 8 Squadron E-3D Sentry.
The aircraft has seen extensive use during operations with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These operations range from countering…