Spotter Magazine Spotter Magazine Issue 2 July 2016 | Page 8

SPOTTER MAGAZINE Germany – Luftwaffe As the second largest Eurofighter operator, the Luftwaffe will eventually be operating 143 Typhoons, split between 33 Tranche 1s, 79 Tranche 2s and 31 Tranche 3s. The Typhoon has replaced the F-4F Phantom from German service, with JG-71 at Wittmund being the last unit to transition to the new aircraft. German Typhoons fly out of four bases, Wittmund, Norvenich, Rostock-Laage and Neuburg.