U2 Spy Plane Crashes In California
A US Air Force U-2 spy plane crashed shortly after takeoff during a training mission on Tuesday morning. The USAF has said that one of the ...
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Tri-Service 'Syrian Government Troops Killed In Airstrike Involving UK'
British forces took part in a coalition air strike which the Syrian government claimed killed dozens of its troops, threatening the country ...
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RAF RAF Win Opening Game In Inter Services Rugby League
The Royal Air Force have won the opening game in this year's Inter Services Rugby League Championship. They beat defending champions the ...
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Tri-Service RAF Veteran 'Hopes To Inspire' With Paralympic Gold
Paralympic cyclist Jon-Allan Butterworth says he hopes to inspire people to "follow their dreams" after becoming the first British ...
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Military Life Charity: 'Large Rise In Veterans Seeking PTSD Help'
Military charity Combat Stress is reporting a large rise in the numbers of veterans being referred to them with PTSD. They claim an increase ...
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RAF 307 Squadron: The Polish Aircrews Who Saved Britain's Cities
The bravery and skill of Polish airmen during the Second World War, especially that of 303 Squadron, is well known.
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RAF The Paralympic Veteran Aiming For The Top
"I'll only be happy with Gold". That's how one ex-forces Paralympian is viewing his chances in Rio. Former Airman Jon-Allan Butterworth won ...
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Tri-Service The Moral Obligation To Clear Up Unexploded Bombs
Barack Obama has paid tribute to survivors maimed by 80 million unexploded bombs America dropped on Laos decades ago and pledged US help to ...
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Military Life How Gardening Is Helping Tackle PTSD
Green fingered ex-soldiers are using gardening to help them cope with their post-traumatic stress disorder. The Forces Welfare team went to ...
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RAF The RAF Crews Patrolling The Edge Of The World
The British overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is one of the most remote and inhospitable areas in the world ...
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RAF Red Arrows Jet Suffers Bird Strike
A Red Arrows jet has been forced to make an unscheduled stop at Cardiff Airport due to a bird strike. Red 5 pilot Flight Lieutenant Emmet ...
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RAF Airlines To Pay For Supersonic Scrambles
Fines of up to £100,000 could be levied on airlines that trigger RAF scrambles by failing to identify themselves to air traffic controllers ...
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Military Life Forces Families Holiday in Poppy Pods
A new scheme for service families to spend quality time together is proving really popular. They can stay for free at a site in the new ...
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RAF Big Day For A Big Plane: A400M Takes Runway Test
The RAF's latest addition, the Airbus A400m cargo plane is undergoing runway trials at RAF Woodbridge. Known by the Forces as Atlas, Airbus ...
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RAF Tough Conditions For Forces Skydivers
The UK Nationals are now recognised as the largest skydiving competition in the world. Last year over 70 teams turned up to compete at ...
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RAF Moment Of Silence For Shoreham Air Crash Victims
A minute's silence has been held for the victims of the Shoreham air crash. Relatives and locals gathered at the Shoreham Tollbridge at 1 ...