Reservists based at RAF Leeming put on their walking boots to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the ‘Long March’ in Poland and Germany. Personnel from 607 (County of Durham) and 609 (West Riding) Squadrons, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, walked the 60 mile historic route as part of Force Development – Exercise Long March. They joined … Dowiedz się więcej
Vital new facilities for Typhoons based at RAF Lossiemouth, have been completed ahead of time and under budget by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Work commenced on the £23m project in October 2014 and was completed ahead of schedule in just 14 months. The project involved creating a new headquarters building for II(Army Co-operation) Squadron, … Dowiedz się więcej
Marham Aerodrome was first opened in 1916 as a military landing ground for the Royal Flying Corps and served as a base for various aircraft, including the Royal Aircraft Factory F.E. 2b and B.E. 2c, during operations in the First World War. RAF Marham centenary launchThere were several landing grounds in the area, Sporle and … Dowiedz się więcej
The Centennial Year at RAF Wittering got off to a flying start as student pilots from 16 (R) Squadron successfully graduated from their elementary flying training on Thursday 14th January. Left to right Flying Officers Kit Brash, Louis McQuade, Cam Forster, Oli Barker, Ed Sanderson, George Hobday and Ollie Lee. Nine junior officers have undergone … Dowiedz się więcej
Yesterday (12.01) marked 100 years since the formation of 33 Squadron and the iconic day was commemorated with a formal parade in the hangar that has been their home since 1997. The Squadron was formed in Filton on 12 January 1916 as part of the Home Defence and has continued to contribute to combat and … Dowiedz się więcej
RAF Valley based 208(R) Squadron have unveiled a brand new Hawk TMk1 livery to commemorate their 100th Anniversary. The fin, featuring the squadron’s distinctive yellow and blue colour scheme, draws on a number of ideas submitted by squadron personnel and was created by the SERCO paintshop team on the Anglesey base. Wing Commander Chris Kidd, … Dowiedz się więcej