Typhoons soar through the skies for Ex Red Flag's 50th anniversary in Nevada

It is considered one of the world's toughest air combat training environments where pilots hone their war-fighting skills. 

RAF personnel, including Rivet Joint aircrew, Air Operations Controllers from 19 and 20 Squadron, along with eight Typhoons and a Voyager aircraft are participating.

Exercise Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, provides opportunities to train for challenges – from mission generation to command and control.

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The pilots can test their tactical expertise in realistic and complex, large-scale air missions. 

This year's exercise involves approximately 3,000 personnel, including more than 370 from the UK and up to 100 aircraft conducting large-force employment missions in a range of scenarios.

RAF 6 Squadron operates the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, a highly capable multi-role combat aircraft used for air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance missions.

The UK's primary air-to-air refuelling (AAR) and strategic air transport aircraft – the Royal Air Force 10/101 Squadron's Voyager – was also there.

Generations of UK aviators have taken part in Exercise Red Flag, which is considered a cornerstone of international military cooperation and readiness.

RAF Tactical Command and Control team have been playing a critical role, in managing and coordinating aircraft alongside ground, maritime, cyber, and space-based units to achieve mission success.

Ex Red Flag involves air forces from Nato and allied nations, enhancing pilot survival, operational effectiveness, and joint force integration.

Scenarios include large-force employment missions against sophisticated 'aggressor' forces, which feature simulated enemy fighter jets, ground-based radars, surface-to-air missiles, and even cyber and space-based threats.

Established in 1975 by the United States Air Force (USAF) after lessons learned during the Vietnam War, Exercise Red Flag provides a unique and invaluable experience for military personnel.