How the RAF's largest aid drop kept West Berlin sustained using air power alone
On 17 August 1948, the RAF transported 1,735.6 tonnes of aid to Berlin and spent equal to 833 days in the air while doing so.
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Nato Exclusive: Inside the cockpit for RAF's first F-35 air policing mission in Iceland
Forces News got access to RAF pilots as British F-35s are tasked with defending the alliance's airspace in the Arctic region.
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Sport Cosford Challenge: RAF hold first Strongman competition as sport continues to grow
The RAF's first ever Strongman championship was held at Cosford, with competitors hoping it will one day become an official forces sport.
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RAF RAF and UK Armed Forces pay tribute to French air force pilots killed in mid-air collision
Captain Sébastien Mabire and Lieutenant Matthis Laurens died in a collision as they returned from a resupply mission.
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Football RAF sergeant made full-time Wolves Women boss after Elite Athlete status award
Sergeant Dan McNamara was Wolves' head coach on a part-time deal since January 2018.
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RAF Jets powered by algae: The RAF's green revolution driven by sustainable fuel
Aircraft, including Typhoon and Poseidon, are now defending the skies using a blend of conventional and sustainable aviation fuel.
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Motorsport Royal Air Force karting teams pull an all-nighter to compete in 24-hour race
An RAF Spitfires kart and an RAF Vulcans kart challenged themselves in the British racing slog.
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Aircraft The F-35B: What you need to know about the UK's fifth-generation Lightning
The RAF and Royal Navy's stealth fighter provides air superiority and enhanced combat capabilities thanks to its advanced technology.
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RAF Red Arrows soar over Scottish capital to mark Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The RAF aerobatic display team carry out the second in a series of flypasts to mark the Tattoos, which have their finale on 24 August.
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Tri-Service UK deepens its military ties in the Indo-Pacific with busy summer of major exercises
The Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines have been taking part in a series of major exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
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RAF RAF Typhoons make pit stop to take part in India's first multinational air exercise
The RAF detachment consists of six Typhoons which had been making their way home after taking part in training in Australia.
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Aircraft British F-35B jets to police Nato skies for the first time as they arrive in Iceland
This latest Nato mission will see Royal Air Force pilots from 617 Squadron defending the alliance's airspace in the Arctic region.
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RAF Mission accomplished: RAF Lossiemouth celebrates completion of £350m upgrade
The upgrade included resurfacing the runway, new accommodation, facilities for the US Navy and much more
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Cricket Soldier Liam Fletcher scores 174 runs as British Army cricketers cruise past RAF
Liam Fletcher's stellar performance with the bat was the highlight as the Army recorded a huge total to beat the RAF.
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Aircraft Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster bomber to return this display season
After extensive maintenance, the Avro Lancaster PA474 will fly at the Blackpool and Compton Abbas Airshows this weekend.
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Sport Heartbreak for RAF player Liam Sanford and Team GB as Olympic hockey dream ends in shootout
After a hard-fought match that ended 1-1 in regular time, the team ultimately fell short in the shootout.