During the early part of the Cold War, Strategic Air Command (SAC) wanted to know what capabilities the Soviet Union had in terms of long range bomber airfields.

Operation Jiu Jitsu was born to take photos of these important targets.
This was the First Anglo American overflights to take place.  
These operations were a very daring and successful operations for both countries.

If you would like to know more, please visit the Heritage Centre or email us if want to use our vast Jiu Jitsu archive including documents that are held at the National Archives.
If you wish to use our photos, please email us.
At the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre, our Jiu Jitsu displays are unrivalled and full of one off, unique items including personal items and uniforms from the crews of these "Special Duties Flights".



You can find out more about these missons at the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre.........