Crash investigators appeal for footage of Spitfire involved in fatal weekend crash
The RAF put a temporary pause on flying for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight following the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long.
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Aircraft The piece of RAF history left abandoned in Cyprus' eerie buffer zone
Forces News takes a look around the remnants of the Avro Shackleton aircraft lying inside the UN buffer zone in Cyprus.
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RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight displays paused following death of pilot in Spitfire crash
The pilot who died in the crash has been named by the RAF as Squadron Leader Mark Long.
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RAF RAF Coningsby pays tribute to 'passionate' pilot who was killed in Spitfire crash
Squadron Leader Mark Long flew the Typhoon before becoming part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
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RAF Prince and Princess of Wales lead tributes to RAF pilot dead in Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight displays historic aircraft from World War II, including the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Lancaster bomber.
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D-Day WW2 Mosquito pilot, 103, urges Britons to learn from the mistakes of the past
RAF veteran and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient Colin Bell survived 50 raids over Germany, including 13 over Berlin.
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Exercises RAF ground forces train for conflict with near-peer adversary on Exercise Auxilium Fort
Exercise Auxilium Fort, at RAF Honington, involved 95 personnel reacting to a range of scenarios from security breaches to broken vehicles.
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Football A champion returns: RAF women's football team announce new head coach
Flight Sergeant Michelle Perkins returns to the role after a previous spell of success as player and head coach.
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Aircraft F-35 stealth fighter fleet on track to increase to 74 combat-ready aircraft by 2033
Procurement Minister says F-35Bs have seamlessly integrated with Typhoons and jets from other partner nations, to form a potent force mix.
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RAF RAF Typhoon fighters join Polish F-16 counterparts for Nato's Exercise Astral Knight
More than 5,000 service personnel from six countries have joined Nato's Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise in Poland.
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RAF Where to see the Red Arrows in 2024: full display dates for 60th diamond season
With preparations complete, the Red Arrows' 2024 campaign will include dozens of shows across the UK, Europe and Canada.
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RAF Two A400s confirmed for mass drop of 181 paras for D-Day commemorations
Defence Minister James Cartlidge says two RAF A400s will be carrying out the drop amid earlier concerns only one would be available.
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Aircraft Atlas A400M: An in-depth look at the Royal Air Force's most advanced airlifter
The A400M was central to the evacuations from Afghanistan and Sudan.
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RAF Paras to jump from single A400M for D-Day commemorations due to lack of aircraft
Hundreds of paratroopers had been expected to jump into Normandy, but plans have been scaled back due to a shortage of available planes.
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Forces Charities Cumbrian Challenge: £300,000 raised for veterans through powerful acts of solidarity with the Armed Forces community
Described as 'one of the most forces friendly events', the Cumbrian Challenge 2024 raised thousands of the armed forces community.
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Reserves Royal Auxiliary Air Force celebrates 100 years' service with Buckingham Palace parade
The Royal Auxiliary Air Force marks its 100th year with a new march at Buckingham Palace.