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Capturing courage: RAF photographers showcase bravery and beauty in 2026 competition

1st September 2026 at 11:36am

AS1 Leah won Category A with "People Into The Light" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Nile won Category B Sport with "Heavy Hitter" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Corporal James won Category D RAF operations and exercises with "Guardian" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Emily won Category C Current Equipment with "Into The Blue" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Jason won Category E RAF Feature with "The Titan" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Sgt Matty won Category F RAF Visual Communicator of the Year with his 2026 Portfolio at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Visual Communications Operations, high-readiness teams of specialist photographers, videographers and digital content creators won the Category G Section Portfolio at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Katie won Category H "The Mallet Student Trophy" with "Bring It In" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Leah won Category A with "People Into The Light" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Nile won Category B Sport with "Heavy Hitter" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Corporal James won Category D RAF operations and exercises with "Guardian" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Emily won Category C Current Equipment with "Into The Blue" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Jason won Category E RAF Feature with "The Titan" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Sgt Matty won Category F RAF Visual Communicator of the Year with his 2026 Portfolio at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Visual Communications Operations, high-readiness teams of specialist photographers, videographers and digital content creators won the Category G Section Portfolio at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

AS1 Katie won Category H "The Mallet Student Trophy" with "Bring It In" at the RAF Photo Competition 2026 (Picture: RAF)

Photographers who took stunning images shining a light on life in the RAF have been announced as winners of the 2026 Royal Air Force Photographic Competition.

The competition showcases the skill, dedication and spirit of those who serve in the RAF.

From aircraft in action to life on the ground, every shot tells a story.

While some images celebrate the beauty and power of aircraft such as the Second World War's Avro Lancaster and distinctive Hawk fast jets, others reveal both the inner and outer strength of RAF personnel.

Each year the competition is fierce, often with more than a thousand images and videos submitted by the RAF's most talented photographers.

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