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<p>The Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010 did not decide to disband Number
II(AC) Tornado squadron. It took the decision to move, as part of our plans for Future
Force 2020, to a fast jet fleet of Typhoon and Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, and
to retain a reduced Tornado fleet in the transitional period. Decisions on the timetable
for reducing the Tornado fleet were made subsequently and are adjusted as necessary
based on advice. Most recently I decided to retain a third Tornado squadron, including
Number II(AC) squadron, for an additional year until March 2016.</p>
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