Why is the Union Flag seen back to front on RAF aircraft?
It is a matter of perspective and depends on the side of the aircraft you look at.
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Ukraine Putin calls attack on bridge to Crimea 'a terrorist act'
The Russian President believes Ukrainian special services, citizens of Russia and other countries took part in the attack.
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Veterans Free train travel for veterans to attend remembrance services, minister confirms
Veterans will have to present an MOD ID card or evidence they are a veteran, such as veterans railcard, to railway staff.
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Ukraine Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia apartment buildings leaves 17 dead
In recent weeks, Russia has repeatedly struck the southern city, which is in the Ukrainian controlled-part of a region Putin annexed.
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Navy Drugs worth £15.5 million seized by Royal Navy warship in Middle East
A boarding party of Royal Marines searched the vessel and found 870kg of crystal methamphetamine onboard a small boat in the Arabian Sea.
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Russia Three killed after truck bombing causes partial collapse of Russia-Crimea bridge
The speaker of Crimea's Kremlin-backed regional parliament accused Ukraine, although the Kremlin did not apportion blame.
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Navy Royal Navy leads 'game-changing' NATO autonomous tech exercises
It was the first time the Royal Navy has sent ships to the exercise in the waters near the Troia Peninsula, Portugal.
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Sea vessels Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales leaves Portsmouth after breakdown
The £3 billion warship broke down off the Isle of Wight in August after leaving Portsmouth for a deployment in the US.
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Navy New system issue delays HMS Prince of Wales' departure again
The £3bn aircraft carrier was due to leave for Rosyth, Scotland, for repairs to her right propeller shaft.
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Rugby Union Rugby World Cup: The RAF trio that could be key for England, Scotland and Wales
Three RAF rugby stars are aiming for success as they play for three different nations at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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Nato More German troops and vehicles arrive in Lithuania as NATO bolsters eastern flank
More than 200 German troops and 50 vehicles have arrived in the country to strengthen NATO's eastern flank.
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Rugby League Rugby League World Cup: Royal Navy captain 'Yorkshire Prose' gives England a rousing pep talk
Ben Taylor lifted the Inter Services trophy last week and is passing on some wisdom to the England players.
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RAF RAF delivers boats and generators to support Pakistan's flood response
The aid comes amid growing concern for the millions of people affected by the flooding.
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Royal Marines Royal Marine gets Tower of London keys in thousand-year first
The role of the Constable of the Tower is one of the oldest offices in the country, existing since 1078.
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Motorsport Army Motorsports hold open day to attract new talent
A motorsport open day at MOD Lyneham aims to give young soldiers an opportunity to participate in army motorsports.
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Russia Two Russians seek asylum on remote Alaskan island to avoid compulsory military service
The pair have been taken to Anchorage where authorities will vet and process them under US immigration laws.