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A new BBC documentary goes behind-the-scenes of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, to celebrate the Red Arrows’ 50th display season The Red Arrows: Inside The Bubble is the result of unprecedented access to the world-renown aerobatic team, which is the public face of the Royal Air Fo...
Storm Shadow missiles are to be fitted to RAF Typhoon fast jets following a £120 million agreement signed. Storm Shadow, which provides long-range air to surface capabilities, is 1 of the most advanced missiles of its kind. It is capable of defeating various targets including bridges,...
The RAF’s largest aircraft, Voyager, flew into Farnborough this morning for the start of the International Air Show as the MoD confirmed all nine aircraft have now been delivered to the RAF, on time and on budget. Defence Minister Philip Dunne met with members of the crew who had flow...
The Vehicle & Mech Equip Technician Mechanical trade maintains a range of vehicles and ground-based equipment, much of which is used in support of aircraft. This can include power-generating equipment for starting aircraft operations, haulage and lifting gear, hydraulic power rigs, ai...
Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Aircraft RAF Typhoons were yesterday (Tuesday 17 June) scrambled to intercept multiple Russian aircraft as part of NATO’s ongoing mission to police Baltic airspace. The Typhoon aircraft, from 3 (Fighter) Squadron, were launched after four sep...
The Reserve Air Forces comprise the RAF Reserves and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF ). While members of the RAF Reserves work full time or part time in the RAF, the RAuxAF is made up of volunteers who work full-time in civilian employment and are called upon to support the RAF ...
The Royal Air Force recently provided support to a project to have a memorial to a Canadian pilot killed during World War II erected at the site of his death at Dunnet Head, Nr Thurso. The memorial stone is dedicated to Sergeant Hugh K M Thomson the pilot of Spitfire P8259 of the Mete...
RAF Henlow had the pleasure of welcoming a member of Rock royalty when lead singer of Iron Maiden Bruce Dickinson came to visit this Saturday on route to his headline set at ‘Sonisphere’ festival in Knebworth. I managed to catch up with Bruce during a quick break in the flying. What b...
