An increase in the redeployment of UK military kit from Afghanistan as combat operations draw down there has placed an increasing demand on the UK’s largest military cargo aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster. The RAF’s eight-strong fleet of the massive aircraft – operated by 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire – routinely carry outsize … Dowiedz się więcej
The RAF Museum is using cutting edge digital technology to share its newly acquired exhibit – the Dornier Do17 bomber – with the world. Dornier Do17 bomber Using a specially developed Augmented Reality App called Apparition: Dornier17, a full scale, 3D vision of the aircraft will be visible in situ at various locations around the … Dowiedz się więcej
Squadron Leader Charlie Matthews of No 1 (Fighter) Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars in Fife, recently reached a significant milestone in his flying career becoming one of the few pilots in the world to complete one thousand hours operating the Typhoon, the RAF’s state-of-the-art, multi-role combat aircraft. Squadron Leader Matthews in the cockpit of the … 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 RAF Merlin Force is celebrating its return from 10 years of continual operational deployments following the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The RAF Merlins, which are based at RAF Benson, Oxfordshire first deployed to Bosnia in 2003 and have since provided essential helicopter lift for land forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. With the first Merlin helicopters … Dowiedz się więcej
RAF Boulmer personnel joined North East military veterans to mark the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain at a Service and Parade in Newcastle. The Service of Thanksgiving was held in the Banqueting Hall of the Civic Centre with music provided by the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment. Guests included the Sheriff … Dowiedz się więcej