Personnel from the Royal Air Force Regiment’s No 5 Force Protection Wing (5 FP Wg) recently returned from Nigeria, where they helped train the Nigerian Air Force to protect its personnel and aircraft involved in counter-insurgency fighting. A team from 5 FP Wg and 51 Squadron RAF Regiment, usually based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, … Dowiedz się więcej
The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) NH90 helicopters today delivered essential aid supplies to cyclone-ravaged communities in Fiji as part of their first overseas mission. The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) 3 Squadron NH90 Detachment Commander, Squadron Leader (SQNLDR) Ben Pryor, said the multi-role helicopters are providing a critical link between the main population … Dowiedz się więcej
U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses joined French aircraft and ground troops from a dozen nations to kick off a close air support exercise in the Mediterranean March 7. Serpentex, an annual French-led exercise, involves joint terminal attack controllers from 12 partner countries. Operating on the French island of Corsica, the JTACs work together to practice … Dowiedz się więcej
Sqn Ldr Peter Thomas flew 444 flights in 57 different Vulcans during his RAF career. He was the first pilot to fly XH558 – the world’s last airworthy Vulcan – and made his final flight in the same aircraft in 1965, just before he retired from the RAF. As he celebrated his 90th birthday, he … Dowiedz się więcej
Yesterday (01.03) , Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended the Centenary parade of Number 47 Squadron, held at RAF Brize Norton. The Princess Royal, who is Honorary Air Commodore to RAF Brize Norton, reviewed members of the Squadron on parade in front of an audience, marking 100 years of significant service and history. The … Dowiedz się więcej
A Memorial dedicated to those who gave their lives, and who fought in the operation to liberate Kuwait has been unveiled at the National Arboretum. The Gulf War Memorial Trust Appeal raised funds to build the memorial which was unveiled at a ceremony on 28 February 2016. A large donation was made by Kuwait, whose … Dowiedz się więcej