Panavia Tornado IDS - Germany -1988
Luftwaffe - JaboG34 "Allgäu" (Memmingerberg) -1988

The JaBoG 34 (Jagdbombergeschwader 34) "Allgäu" was the last Luftwaffe unit to make the transition from the F-104G Starfighter to the Tornado IDS in 1987. The JaBoG 34 was stationed in Memmingen in the southern part of Bavaria, closer to the Bavarian Alps (included in the unit's logo).

The JaBoG 34 has never had its aircraft repainted in the Norm 95, since it's main role was still ground attack. In addition to the very initial and only painting scheme (the green-based Norm 83), the unit has received also some machines from the Navy MFG2 in their typical old Navy Norm 87 but with the new unit markings of JaBoG 34 repainted.

One of the roles assigned to the JaBoG 34 was the delivery of nuclear weapons in case of foreign invasion during the Cold War. With the end of the Cold War and with the reduction of the German Armed Forces, this role was assigned in 1996 solely to the JaBoG 33 in Büchel.

The JaBoG3 34 has been permanently disbanded at the end of 2002 while the old airbase has become the now "Allgäu Airport" providing mostly low-cost flights. The old concrete shelters are nevertheless still present and I personally find them a nice, fitting sight after landing back at the always rainy and foggy Allgäu returning from some sunny beach destination.

About the Aires resin set:
- the cockpit fits perfectly and looks just great. I love it and I can only recommend it further.
- the electronic bays require some serios sanding from the fusleage side, making plastic so thin, you can almost see through it. Also, the cockpit clashes from the inside with the electronic bays, therefore further sanding is required. It's overall a challenging fit.
- the landing gear bays are very nicely detailed and I think they are a valuable addition to the mode; no fit issues here.

Regarding the painting scheme, I have to admit that I was mislead by a color profile some time ago where the olive green doesn't seem to be that correct, therefore my olive green is a bit too brownish. This effect is further enhanced by the unfortunate lightning in my pictures. I am still struggling with finding the proper lightning.