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Tuesday, 23 July, 2002, 16:39 GMT 17:39 UK
In pictures: Typhoon
The firstof the RAF's Eurofighter jets - to be known as the Typhoon in the UK - made its first public outing at the Farnborough Air Show on Tuesday..
The government has ordered 232 of the Eurofighter planes, costing around £30m each, to replace the ageing Tornado and Jaguar ground-attack aircraft.
Farnborough: Visitors get a sneak preview of Typhoon
The £30m Eurofighter plane in action
A test pilot checks his instruments before take-off
A young would-be pilot sits in the cockpit
Farnborough: Visitors check out Typhoon's impressive spec
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