Jupiter lands operational role in Cyprus and Brunei now Puma's been retired
The Jupiter HT1 is currently used at RAF Valley and RAF Shawbury where it provides advanced rotary wing flying training.
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Feature The real Maverick: The RAF pilot who flew his Hunter through Tower Bridge
Flt Lt Alan Pollock carried out the stunt as a protest and is one of only a few people to have flown through the iconic London landmark.
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Veterans RAF veteran gets airborne as he takes on a tandem skydive to mark his 90th birthday
John Dyer, a former RAF technician, turned 90 in January and took part in a tandem skydive to raise money for the RAF Association.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth after civilian plane incident
The RAF's Quick Reaction Alert were scrambled after a commercial aircraft did not contact air traffic control.
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RAF RAF Typhoons deploy to Poland alongside Swedish Gripens to protect Nato airspace
Pilots from RAF Lossiemouth's II (AC) Squadron will be flying alongside their Swedish counterparts on Operation Chessman.
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RAF Royal Navy's Merlin helicopter maintenance contract extended in £165m deal
The maritime service has a fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2 maritime patrol helicopters and 24 Merlin Mk4 amphibious and battlefield lift aircraft.
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RAF Did Tunnock's exploding Tea Cakes deserve their Cold War V-bomber ban?
The treats were added to the RAF's no-fly list in the wake of a Tea Cake-related incident at altitude.
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RAF Farewell parade in Cyprus marks retirement of RAF Puma after 54 years of service
A parade bidding farewell to one of the Royal Air Force's most trusted aircraft has been held by 84 Squadron at RAF Akrotiri.
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RAF Half the age of the RAF: The amazing service life of the Puma helicopter
BFBS Forces News looks back over the long service history of the versatile and highly capable Puma helicopter.
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RAF Pumas make farewell flypast overs Cyprus after remarkable 54 years of service
Following more than half a century of service, the helicopter has bid goodbye to the RAF with a series of flypasts.
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RAF Springhawk is go! Red Arrows touch down in Croatia for pre-season training
The RAF' aerobatic display team are in Croatia to prepare for their 2025 display season.
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Rugby Union RAF men score five tries but narrowly lose to Luctonians
Kieron Prescott, Jacob Seddon, Jack O'Regan, George Cook and Joe Parkin were the RAF's try scorers.
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Mental Health Charity's concern over suicide rate in Armed Forces and among veteran community
R;pple Suicide Prevention said it is alarmed by the rate as the Ministry of Defence revealed figures for the last 20 years.
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Navy Special delivery: Royal Navy Wildcat flown to Middle East on RAF Globemaster
Following the drop, the C-17 brought back a previously embarked Wildcat, with the aircraft used by HMS Lancaster on Operation Kipion.
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RAF Ex-RAF commander rules out idea of Trump flicking kill switch on allies' F-35 jets
Greg Bagwell argues that while there's no actual switch to reduce the effectiveness of the F-35, the RAF could focus more on the Typhoon.
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RAF RAF bids a fond farewell to its Pumas as they take part in goodbye flypast
Puma HC2s based at RAF Benson are making a farewell flight across the country - the type has been in service for 54 years.