Two Turkish Air Force pilots have begun conversion training on RAF Typhoon fighters at RAF Coningsby under an £8 billion contract for 20 aircraft. The pilots will train with 29 Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, over a nine-month programme followed by three months of instructor training. Training Programme and Timeline The two experienced Combat Air pilots have commenced their conversion course with 29 Squadron at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Their training will span nine months, with an additional three-month instructor course to follow. Once they complete their training, both pilots will remain with 29 Squadron as…
