First RAF Flight Delivering Coronavirus Aid To Africa
The International Development Secretary welcomed the aid and military expertise as “the best of British”.
The International Development Secretary welcomed the aid and military expertise as “the best of British”.
The aircraft performed air-to-air refuelling drills alongside Lightning and Typhoon jets.
Number 10 has responded after questions were raised online over whether it was the wrong way round.
COVID-19 is not going to stop our armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has paid for the maintenance work carried out on the aircraft.
The work will involve the refurbishment of a hangar and construction of new technical and storage facilities.
The aircraft, used by the Prime Minister for official travel, is undergoing a red, white and blue re-paint.
Throughout the week, RAF aircraft have been supporting NATO allies across the continent.
First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen died after his F-15C aircraft crashed in the North Sea on Monday morning.
After a three-month delay, Typhoons with new 12 Squadron markings took to the skies over RAF Coningsby.
The journey marks the fourth Air Force transfer on behalf of Northern Ireland's health department during the pandemic.
Downing Street said the RAF Voyager will retain its air-to-air capability despite its new white, red and blue design.
Two RAF BAe 146s have been transformed in the space of just two months to be used in the coronavirus crisis.
Emmanuel Macron is visiting the capital to take part in commemorations marking 80 years since General Charles de Gaulle's wartime speech.
It is thought the Prime Minister's aircraft is currently receiving a Union Flag-style makeover.
RAF Akrotiri's departing station commander has praised the progress made in Operation Shader, but says "there is clearly more to do".