The Royal Air Force has sent Tornado aircraft from RAF Marham so they can be ready to support humanitarian operations in Iraq if required. A small number of aircraft, fitted with state of the art Litening III reconnaissance pods, left Norfolk this afternoon. They will be pre-positioned in Cyprus and available to fly over the … Dowiedz się więcej
Three new pilots will join the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for the 2015 season. The latest recruits include pilots with experience of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Flight Lieutenant Thomas Bould, Flight Lieutenant Michael Bowden and Flight Lieutenant Emmet Cox will begin training with the Red Arrows later this year, ready … Dowiedz się więcej
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, airfields, harbours and parked aircraft. The missiles, produced by … Dowiedz się więcej
RAF Boulmer recently hosted several officers from the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). They were visiting the station to witness first-hand how the School of Aerospace Battle Management (SABM) has developed its procedures and programmes to produce world-class Air Defence specialists. The SABM is the RAF’s centre for training Aerospace Battle Managers and instructs … Dowiedz się więcej
Hundreds turned out at Royal Air Force Wittering yesterday 2nd July 14 to watch a parade marking the re-formation of the Royal Air Force’s famous Number 38 Group. Number 38 Group was first formed during World War II. In addition to deploying members of the elite Special Operations Executive and Special Air Service, its aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej
Tuesday 10th June 2014 will mark the first anniversary of the moment the world’s last surviving Dornier Do 17 was successfully lifted from the bottom of the Dover Straits. The breath taking moment the aircraft surfaced from the water was captured live on TV and sparked interest from around the globe. Just five days later … Dowiedz się więcej