Dambuster veteran George „Johnny” Johnson DFM visited RAF Waddington on Friday 25th October to see first hand the work that a small dedicated team are doing to preserve the history of the Station at its Heritage Centre. Its seventy years since Johnny took part in one of the most daring raids in military history. Using … Dowiedz się więcej
Two brothers from Torquay have made a big impact in the Royal Air Force, receiving prestigious honours just weeks apart from each other. Corporal Liam Levett, 31, received a Commendation from a senior RAF commander for his efforts to keep critical RAF command systems running in the Middle East, while his brother Corporal Joshua Levett, … Dowiedz się więcej
Throughout the Middle East and in Afghanistan the men and women of 83 Expeditionary Air Group continued to generate air power in support of UK military objectives throughout the region. As the draw-down of Britain’s military presence in Afghanistan continued, 906 Expeditionary Air Wing continued to serve as the hub for air movements across the … Dowiedz się więcej
The quick judgement of the crew of a Royal Air Force C-130 Hercules aeromedical evacuation flight has saved the lives of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). The C-130 Hercules flies in and around Afghanistan on a daily basis, and although they are classed as routine sorties, circumstances can soon change. It is imperative that air … Dowiedz się więcej
Senior officers in the Royal Air Force and French Air Force traded places on 14 September to fly in Typhoon and Rafale fighter jets in a demonstration of the strong ties which exist between the two air arms.