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Coningsby Typhoons train in Estonia

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:11:00 GMT

Four Typhoons from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have this week been undertaking Air-Land Integration training with the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Estonia.

New Red Arrows team pilots announced for RAF centenary year

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:11:00 GMT

A new line-up of Red Arrows pilots who will be part of the team in the RAF's 100th anniversary year has begun training.

UK return for Red Arrows after 11-country overseas tour

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

After 8,000 miles, jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team have returned home from an overseas tour promoting the best of British.

UK return for Red Arrows after 11-country overseas tour

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:00:00 GMT

After 8,000 miles, jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team recently returned home from an overseas tour promoting the best of British.

101 Years later, peace at last for World War One aviators

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

In a moving ceremony near The Somme in France, the final resting place of two Royal Flying Corps (RFC) aviators has finally been marked exactly 101 years after their deaths, following painstaking research by a retired Royal Canadian Navy Officer.

RAF Typhoons roll up magic carpet in Oman

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Royal Air Force personnel have been put through testing training over Oman since the beginning of October as 6 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth conduct exercises with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO).

Royal Air Force squadrons recognised for gallantry

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

The MOD has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of Battle Honours to squadrons of Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force.

RAF Typhoon fly their longest sortie in the fight against Da'esh.

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have flown their longest operational sortie in the fight against Da’esh.

Red Arrows tour finale thrills Bahrain

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

A final public display of 2017 has been carried out in Bahrain by the Red Arrows.

Red Arrows dynamic display marks UK's historic ties with Oman

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Close links between the United Kingdom and Oman have been celebrated with a display in Muscat by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows.

New station Commander for RAF Lossiemouth

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Group Captain Jim Walls DSO RAF took command of RAF Lossiemouth from Group Captain Paul Godfrey OBE on 29th September 2017.

RAF Typhoon from 6 Squadron have been welcomed on a visit to Jordan.

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon aircraft from 6 Squadron, based at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland were welcomed at Azraq airbase in Jordan to celebrate a common heritage.

RAF in Concert Tour

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:10:00 GMT

Royal Air Force in Concert 2017 tour to visit 12 UK venues.

RAF Police Rugby suffer defeat with last kick of the game

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

RAF Police came within a whisker of victory at a rain-sodden Cardiff Arms Park when they played South Wales Police in a thrilling contest.

The Ushtar Eagle Has Landed

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

The UK’s NATO ally Albania hosted over 200 RAF Reserves and Regulars in numerous locations around the country as they trained together developing operational teamwork and friendships on Exercise Ushtar Eagle 17.

RAF exchange officers contribute to US rescue and aid effort

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

Royal Air Force personnel serving on exchange with the US Air Force have played an important role in the relief efforts following the devastation wreaked by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.

Third anniversary of operations against Da'esh

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

The Royal Air Force has marked the third anniversary of the UK tackling Da’esh by continuing operations against the false caliphate.

RAF Valley's future secure for next 25 years as restoration work is completed

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon unveiled a newly restored runway at RAF Valley on a trip to Anglesey, Wales today.

French military equipment delivered to Guadeloupe on RAF C-17 Globemaster

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

Urgently required vehicles and equipment have been delivered to Pointe-à -Pitre on the French Island of Guadeloupe aboard a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.

RAF Hercules enables Royal Marines deployment to Turk & Caicos Islands following hurricanes

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:09:00 GMT

On 11 September a Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules transport aircraft delivered a team of Royal Marines and medics to the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory that has been stricken by Hurricanes Irma and Jose.