The families of two airmen killed during an aircraft crash in 1942 have been put in touch after an article appeared in the Stamford Mercury. In 1942 Pilot Officer George Fisher and Flight Sergeant Edward Godfrey, both from RAF Wittering, were killed when their RAF Mosquito aircraft broke apart during aerial manoeuvres over Polebrook near … Dowiedz się więcej
The RAF’s first mercy mission to the Philippines was given a warm welcome by the British Ambassador to the Typhoon-battered islands. British Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr Asif Ahmad chats with C17 pilot, Sqn Ldr David Blakemore on his arrival at Cebu on the 16th of November 2013.Mr Asif Ahmad led the reception committee at … Dowiedz się więcej
Formed in March 1943, 617 Squadron was created for a specific purpose – to execute arguably the most daring and innovative air raid of World War II, over the dams in Germany’s Ruhr Valley. Now, as then, the RAF continues to deliver precision air power in defence of the UK and her Allies. Today’s 617 … Dowiedz się więcej
The Royal Air Force’s famous „Dambusters”, 617 Squadron, have taken over from 12 (Bomber) Squadron at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The handover marks the start of 617 Squadron’s final mission as a Tornado GR4 Squadron, working alongside the RAF’s 904 Expeditionary Air Wing at Kandahar. A member of 617 Squadron aircrew inspects one of the aircraft … Dowiedz się więcej
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