The Avro Lancaster in all its glory: Stats and facts
An icon of the Second World War, learn about the specifications of the Lancaster bomber and how it got its name.
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LGBTQ For Queer And Country: Is Today’s Royal Air Force ‘Accepting And Tolerant’ Of Sexuality?
These two RAF servicemen had very different experiences when their sexuality came out into the open.
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LGBTQ For Queer And Country: Conversations With The LGBTQ Armed Forces Community
How far have the Armed Forces come since the ban on LGBTQ personnel was lifted 20 years ago?
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Music The Top Iron Maiden Songs With A Military Theme
We take a look at some top Maiden songs inspired by the Armed Forces
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RAF Iron Maiden Lead Singer Bruce Dickinson Made Honorary Group Captain In RAF
Bruce Dickinson was enrolled into the service on Monday and could compete for the Royal Air Force Fencing team later this year.
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Stories 55 Gleaming Images Of 2019 That Show How Awesome Our Armed Forces Are
Britain's Armed Forces had an incredible year in 2019 - and these are the pictures to prove it
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Fun A Guide To Understanding RAF Slang And Terminology
Think you know your Crab-chat from your Squaddie-slang? Not all military jargon is Tri-service. Warning: Contains adult language
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History How The Royal Air Force Was Born
A look at how the RAF started in the early days of air combat and World War I
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RAF Chief Of The Air Staff: RAF Must Prepare For 'Era Of Confrontation'
Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston has spoken to Forces News about the future threats facing the UK and his highlights of 2019.
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Families Christmas Messages Of Love From Armed Forces Around The World
Christmas wishes have been recorded by serving personnel and their families. Do you recognise anyone?
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RAF RAF Pilot Given Community Order After Attacking Girlfriend
Flight Lieutenant Timothy Barry has been given an 18-month community order after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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RAF Memorial Service Marks 80th Anniversary Of Battle Of Heligoland Bight
Fifty-seven RAF aircrew lost their lives in the first named air battle of World War Two.
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RAF RAF Lossiemouth: Pilots Prepare To Protect UK's Northern Skies At Christmas
The Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon team will be on duty protecting the UK's northern airspace through the festive season.
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Families The Guide To Christmas For Military Families
Christmas is a well-planned day of celebration across the world. But for military families, it’s a little trickier...
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News Armed Forces At Christmas: Traditions Then And Now
There are a number of Christmas traditions developed by the military over the years.
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RAF British F-35B Makes First Launch From UK Waters
The first alongside fixed wing flight of an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth took place in Portsmouth.