RAF Leeming: Crucial to defence and the only air base in the north of England
RAF Leeming is one of the busiest locations in defence, with more than 22,000 aircraft movements taking place each year.
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RAF LTR-25 mobile radar system a regained capability for Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force radar is a defensive system that can fit inside a transport aircraft and be deployed anywhere it's needed.
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Prince William Prince William enjoys 'typical Anglesey weather' on nostalgic visit to former airbase
The Prince of Wales served as an RAF search and rescue pilot at the base from 2010 to 2013.
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RAF Chief of the Air Staff visits RAF Typhoons deployed on Nato policing duties
Six RAF Typhoons are flying alongside the Romanian Air Force as part of Nato's enhanced Air Policing mission until August.
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Cricket Army make strong start to Inter Services title defence but Navy hit back in game two
A brilliant batting performance helped the Army to a 143-run win over the RAF.
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Sport Debut delight for Royal Navy women as they win Inter Services water polo championship
Elsewhere, the Army beat the RAF to win the men's championship.
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LGBTQ Incompatible: Meet the RAF hero firefighter who was forced out of the military
Carl Austin-Behan was lauded for his bravery as an RAF firefighter, but within five years he had been kicked out of the job he loved
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RAF Chief of the Air Staff's whistlestop tour takes in 12 RAF bases in three days
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton took part in question-and-answer sessions with serving personnel.
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RAF Red Arrows' 60th anniversary gets stamp of approval with special set from Royal Mail
The stamps depict some of the RAF aerobatic display team's amazing manoeuvres and iconic formations from the past six decades.
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News Hawk pilots at RAF Leeming brew up their own beverage-based sleeve emblem
The Yorkshire Tea-inspired badge can be found on the uniforms of pilots from 11 Squadron Qatari Emiri Air Force flying out of RAF Leeming.
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RAF RAF paints the sky red, white and blue for the King's official birthday celebration
The tradition of the King's Birthday Flypast is over 100 years old, with the first having taken place in 1913.
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King Charles RAF gears up for Trooping the Colour with more than 30 aircraft in spectacular flypast
The King's Birthday Flypast has a long and proud history, beginning in 1913.
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RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight not taking part in King's birthday flypast over palace
The BBMF announced the decision as a continuation of its pause in flying since the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long.
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Nato First for Finnish F/A-18 Hornets as they lead the way on Nato mission in Romania
Seven Finnish F/A-18 aircraft will now fly Air Policing sorties alongside RAF Typhoons after they received their mission-ready certificates.
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RAF How RAF pilot's quick thinking after complete engine failure earned him the Air Force Cross
Flight Lieutenant Ben Wallis received the Air Force Cross for his actions - the highest honour given by the RAF in a non-combat situation.
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RAF Inquest hears cause of death of Battle of Britain Memorial Flight pilot in Spitfire crash
Squadron Leader Mark Long died from head and neck injuries suffered when his aircraft crashed, an inquest has been told.