UK Sentry fleet halved in less than 12 months 14th February Royal Air Force Boeing United Kingdom Ministry of Defence News The Royal Air Force (RAF) has halved its number of operational Boeing D Sentry AEW1 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, in preparation for its replacement, the E7 Wedgetail AEW1 Britain's D Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is based on Boeing's 707 family, and its ability to see and direct air operations within hundreds of miles provides vital strategic support The D Sentry entered RAF service in March 1991 as part of the RAF's Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting and Reconnaissance fleet
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