Great pride and a lot of emotion: Minister who led Kabul evacuation reflects five years on
Calvin Bailey, who commanded the RAF's Air Mobility Force during Op Pitting, spoke to BFBS Forces News about how it led to his move into ...
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Rugby Union International stage awaits for RAF referee Rebecca Piddlesden after Global WXV Series selection
Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Piddlesden has been selected to officiate at the upcoming Global WXV 1 tournament
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Tri-Service Armed Forces at work: Take a look at some stunning images from land, sea and air
The courage and commitment, tenacity and technology of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force on display – in pictures
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RAF Primed and ready to protect Nato airspace: Inside a Quick Reaction Alert scramble
Pilots carrying out QRA fast jet air policing in Romania explain what happens when they are launched to carry out an aerial interception
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Tri-Service Numbering off: Find out how many jets, tanks and subs the Armed Forces have in stock
It's a case of Ajax in, Landing Platform Docks/Helicopters out as the MOD tots up its hardware inventory for 2026
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Tri-Service Military life through a lens: The most striking defence images from the past 12 months
To celebrate World Photography Day, we've chosen our favourite images from military photographers showcasing the work of the Armed Forces ...
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RAF Replacing the Red Arrows' jet: What could follow the outgoing iconic Hawk?
The RAF aerobatic display team's T1 model and the T2 used to train military pilots will both leave service in 2030
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Aircraft Red Arrows finally cross Atlantic after weather left them stranded in Canada
The RAF display team has landed back in the UK after poor weather delayed its homeward journey and forced the cancellation of three ...
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Aircraft It's a case of touch and go for two A400s as they hit the beach on training sortie
Pembrey Sands Air Weapons Range offers an ideal beach environment for aircrews to set up temporary rough landing zones
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Veterans We could have gone faster, says former fighter pilot, after setting new world land speed record
Wing Cdr (Ret'd) Andy Green set the record using a JCB Hydromax car, powered by two hydrogen combustion engines
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RAF Swapping Arrows for Barrows: Team set to replace the Reds after cancelled UK displays
While elite units generally use sophisticated of equipment, sometimes a more reliable mode of transport can be found in the back of a shed
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RAF RAF engineers use 3D tech to supercharge Olympic skeleton racer
RAF engineers from 71 Inspection and Repair Squadron are working with RAF Olympic skeleton athlete Nicole Burger to help improve her ...
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RAF Red Arrows forced to cancel UK air show appearances as return from US is imminent
They will not be appearing at Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week
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RAF Work begins to replace all 3km of runway at Brize Norton – the RAF's biggest station
Some 350,000 tonnes of material is being used throughout the project – the equivalent in weight to around 29,000 double-decker buses
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Scotland RAF takes the lead as Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo delights crowd on preview night
A preview performance of this year’s show – A Call To Gather – has been performed at Edinburgh Castle.
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Navy Spearfish and Sting Ray: The torpedoes which are keeping the UK safe at sea
Submarines, surface warships and maritime patrol aircraft use the Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes to defend the UK