The RAF Photographic Competition showcases the skill, dedication, and spirit of our people. From aircraft in action to life on the ground, every shot tells a story.
Our photographers captured some incredible moments this year. See below for the first-place winners of each category!
Category A - People
2nd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Emily - "Back in Goose"
3rd: Andrew (Contractor) - "Pride in the Uniform"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Eleanor - "In the Wheelbase"
Highly commended: Andrew (Contractor) - "Sisters in Service"
Category B - RAF Sports
2nd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Jason - "Champagne Supernova"
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Christian - "Razor's Edge"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Will - "Aim True"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Will - "Hard Yards"
Category C - Current Equipment
2nd: Corporal Amber - "Lightning Strikes Twice"
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Richard - "Hold My Beer"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Nathan - "Face the Dust"
Highly commended: Sergeant Matty - "I Volunteer As Tribute"
Category D - RAF Operations and Exercises
2nd: Corporal Jake - "Heavy Is The Crown"
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Nile - "Paradise"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Emily - "Smoke Trails"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Richard - "Twilight Egress"
Category E - RAF Feature
2nd: Corporal Iwan - "Red Arrows 4th July Flypast over New York City"
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Richard
Highly commended: Sergeant Matty
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Leah - "Time Flies"
Category F - RAF Visual Communicator of the Year
2nd: Corporal Jake
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Riley
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Jason
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Leah
Category G - Section Portfolio
2nd: RAF Waddington
3rd: Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team
Highly commended: RAF Cranwell
Highly commended: RAF Marham
Category H - The Mallet Student Trophy
2nd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Nicholas
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 2) Liam
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Ellice
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 2) Natassia
Category I - Video (Long Form)
1st: Sergeant Will - "The Daily Grind"
2nd: Corporal Jake - "Battle Symphony"
3rd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Christian - "Training to Respond"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Eoin - "Breach & Clear"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Josh - "Bringing It Back"
Category J - Video (Short Form)
1st: Air Specialist (Class 1) Eoin - "Parlez-Vous Airborne"
2nd: Air Specialist (Class 1) Jason - "Iron Sharpens Iron"
3rd: Corporal Katrina - "Letters Away"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Joe - "Swallowed in the Sea"
Highly commended: Air Specialist (Class 1) Eoin - "The Old Boys"
Category K - Amateur
2nd: Matthew Knight - "Battle of Britain Memorial"
3rd: Flight Lieutenant Alexander - "Red in the Polish Flag"
Highly commended: Owen Fleming - "Best of British"
Highly commended: Phoenix Matthews - "Inline"
