Charitable aims

The Panavia Tornado Preservation Group (registered charity number 1163207) was established in 2015 to ensure that examples of the Tornado aircraft are preserved after the type is retired from active service. The aircraft was developed by Panavia, a tri-national establishment (Britain, Germany and Italy), with the prototype first flying in August 1974. Since then the Tornado has served the air forces of Britain, Germany, Italy and Saudi Arabia for over 40 years, in air defence (ADV), electronic combat/reconnaissance (ECR) and interdictor/strike (IDS) roles.

The charitable aims of the Panavia Tornado Preservation Group are:

Education

To advance the education of the public in the operational/engineering aspects of the Panavia Tornado aircraft and its place in UK aviation

Exhibition

Provision of a museum for its display and to exhibit documents, items, artefacts and other materials related to the Tornado

Preservation

To preserve and protect the Panavia Tornado aircraft for the benefit of the public

About Us

We are the only organisation in the world dedicated to preserving the Panavia Tornado. Staffed entirely by volunteers we are proud owners of a unique Tornado GR.1P aircraft, which is on public display at the South Wales Aviation Museum.

The Panavia Tornado Preservation Group are keen for students to experience Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths (STEM) subjects first hand. Aviation is the perfect field to showcase how these subjects intertwine, and our aircraft has been used to educate a wide range of age ranges, from primary school children to university engineering students.

As a charity we don’t receive any Government or state funding, which is why we ask for donations from the public.

Preserving The Past

We are committed to saving as much of the Tornado story as possible, for future generations to enjoy. Alongside the worlds only Tornado GR.1P aircraft, we have a collection of equipment, artefacts, flying clothing, and Tornado memorabilia on public display at the South Wales Aviation Museum

Our Team

Our team of amazing volunteers give their time and energy for free to further the work of the Panavia Tornado Preservation Group. Comprising current and former serving members of the RAF, as well as a number of civilians, the team has over 200-years of collective Tornado experience

Inspiring and Educating

We are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education, and our aircraft is regularly used to educate and inspire the engineers and aviators of the future

How we moved a Tornado - By Road

Tornado In Numbers

28000 kg
Max takeoff weight
16.72
Length (metres)
mach 1.3
Max Speed
2
Crew

Supporters

The work to preserve and restore the worlds only Tornado GR.1P to operational condition is time consuming and costly. The Panavia Tornado Preservation Group welcomes donations from the public, and is grateful for support and assistance from the following organisations:

Jet Art Aviation
Jet Art Aviation
Tooling, technical assistance and road-moving expertise
Safehosts
Safehosts
Provision of hosting space in their modern, efficient data centre
GJD Services
On-site support at St Athan
Icarus Originals
Donations from cufflinks made of Tornado metal

Latest News

Tornado ZA326

The Panavia Tornado Preservation Group are proud owners of ZA326, the world’s only Tornado GR.1P aircraft. ZA326 (cn 016/BT006/3008) was the eighth production Panavia Tornado, and one of the initial 23 …

Tornado ZA326 watch

We are excited to announce our collaboration with RSC watches to create a limited edition Tornado ZA326 chronograph. RSC have cleverly incorporated an original piece of ZA326’s aluminium skin in …

RB199 engine now on display

Our third RB199 engine is now on display at SWAM, alongside ZA326. We hope that visitors will enjoy the opportunity of seeing it up close. This particular engine was first fitted …

She’s alive!

On February 7th 2020, ZA326 accepted AC ground power for the first time in over a decade. The team had previously attempted to apply ground power at Bruntingthorpe, without success. …

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Get in touch

Registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales

Charity Number 1163207

As a charity we don’t receive any Government or state funding, which is why we ask for donations from the public. You’ve helped us make amazing progress so far, but there’s still more to do.

If you’re a business who would like to get involved with the project, please get in touch via the contact form or the details below – we’d love to discuss ways of working together to help educate and inspire future generations.



Panavia Tornado Preservation Group
Hangar 872, Aerospace Business Park
St Athan
Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 4QN
+44 (0)116 298 5239
enquiries@ptpg.org