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RAF Akrotiri's New Commanding Officer

Akrotiri in Cyprus is now officially the RAF's busiest operational air base, with aircraft flying daily missions against Daesh. It comes ...

Terminally Ill Veteran Granted Dying Wish

A terminally ill former Spitfire engineer has been granted his dying wish - to see the legendary fighter plane one last time. Ken Farlow, 95 ...

RAF Iraq Veteran Jailed For Trying To Join Daesh

A former RAF gunner has been jailed for five years for trying to join Daesh in Syria. Stephen Gray, also known as Mustafa Gray, converted to ...

Bomber Command Memorial

Four years after the Bomber Command memorial was unveiled, veterans gather to remember their 55,573 fallen comrades at an event in London.

The Armed Forces Covenant In 60 Seconds

What is the Armed Forces Covenant? How does it work and who does it benefit? Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Chief of Defence People ...

Cameron Dreams Of Flying A Spitfire

David Cameron says he would “love to have the chance” to fly the legendary Spitfire. The former Prime Minister, who left Downing Street ...

The Boys From Down Under Take On The Forces

The Aussies are in town and have the UK Armed Forces teams in their sights. The Australian Defence Force cricket side are here for a two-and ...

RAF Gets New Brimstone 2 Missile To Fight Daesh

The new Brimstone 2 missile has been deployed to the RAF to help in the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria. The Ministry of Defence says ...

Meet The New Head Of The RAF

The New Chief of the Air Staff has taken up his post. Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier becomes head of the RAF today. Previously he was ...

PHOTOS: RAF In Stunning Aircraft Display

"A quantum leap in the UK’s ability to project airpower worldwide" Some of the most powerful military aircraft in the world have been wowing ...

UK Seals Deal On Next Generation Of Spy Planes

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a deal to purchase nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Air Force. It's ...

A Mini Royal Visit To The World's Biggest Air Show

An Up-Close Look At The F-35

As part of the first day of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), Forces TV has been invited to get a close-up view of the F-35. The ...

"RAF Needs To Think The Unthinkable"

The head of the RAF has warned that Britain's air force needs to 'think the unthinkable' if it is to cope with future demands. It comes a ...

RAF's VIP Voyager Enters Service

A Royal Air Force Voyager aircraft is entering service, having been partly converted into a luxury jet to provide travel for the Royal ...

Hypersonic Support For Special Forces Troops

Armed forces of the future could be using rapid response aircraft with engines capable of propelling them to hypersonic speeds. Hypersonic ...