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The Royal Air Force has opened the Protector RG Mk1 flight and training establishment at RAF Waddington, in a ceremony hosted by Air Officer Commanding 1 Group.
The RAF will be equipped with twelve new F-35A fifth-generation aircraft, as part of the Security Defence Review.
In a recent evacuation operation, RAF A400M Atlas aircraft and crews actively engaged in transporting British nationals and their dependants from Tel Aviv, Israel to Larnaca, Cyprus. Over three days, ...
From 13 to 20 June 2025, the King’s Colour Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s sole ceremonial unit, assumed public duties at the Tower of London.
The Station RAF St Mawgan is the Royal Air Force's platform in the South-West, providing access and support which enables the Station, Resident Units and partners to deliver world leading training and ...
There are over 1500 Air Training Corps (ATC), Combined Cadet Forces (CCF), Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGS), and Aerospace Ground Schools (AGS) across the UK and overseas. Cadet life is all about ...
Sergeant Douglas My career highlight so far Leading a team of players, medical and media staff to India to both coach and play rugby. The backdrop of the Himalayas, the Indian Jungle and the hustle ...
Air Specialist (Class 1) Griffiths Musician My career highlight so far I've been lucky to have been involved in several extraordinary events, but my one RAF career highlight so far is a performance ...
Spitfire The iconic Supermarine Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before ...
The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby. The aircraft paint scheme includes features that commemorate D-Day, with 2024 ...
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton (L) and John Healey, Secretary of State for Defence (R) The RAF has introduced a new uncrewed aircraft into operational service called StormShroud. It is the first ...
It is with great sorrow that I must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long. Mark was a Typhoon pilot here at RAF Coningsby and for the last four years, he has been a pilot with the Battle of ...