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
Twenty-five years since the Royal Air Force helped liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein’s forces, an RAF Tornado GR4 has been painted in the iconic Gulf War ‘desert pink’ paint scheme to honour the aircraft type’s almost continuous operational service since then. On 28 February – the 25th anniversary of Saddam’s forces’ withdrawal from Kuwait – … Dowiedz się więcej
Wednesday 17th February marked a significant milestone for the Puma Force as they reached a staggering 10,000 flying hours for the Puma 2. The extensively upgraded helicopter declared Initial Operating Capability in February 2015 and just over three weeks later deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation TORAL; the ongoing NATO training and support mission. … Dowiedz się więcej
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a parade to mark the disbandment of the RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) Force. Thousands of people owe their lives to this unique unit whose iconic, but ageing, yellow Sea King helicopters have plucked injured fishermen from raging seas, winched climbers from treacherous cliffs, and airlifted flood victims … Dowiedz się więcej
Royal Air Force Air Cadets from Squadrons throughout the Warwickshire & Birmingham Wing marked the start of their 75th Anniversary year with a service at Coventry Cathedral.Squadron Banners on parade at Coventry Cathedral The Coventry Cathedral service on Sunday 7th February was held to mark the formation of the Air Training Corps, which was established … Dowiedz się więcej