Play more video games forces personnel told, as MOD recognises benefits of eSports
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RAF Red Arrows launch Diamond 60th season with help from vintage display jet
The Folland Gnat joined the RAF’s Red Arrows in the skies above Lincolnshire to mark the launch of their Diamond display season.
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RAF Chinook Display Team to cut back full display programme amid RAF's global commitments
The Chinook is an incredibly useful helicopter - so much so that its operational capabilities are needed elsewhere in support of Nato.
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Rugby Union RAF lose 80th anniversary Le Crunch rugby union clash against French Air Force
A 30-22 defeat saw the team from France take home the bragging rights.
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Royals Princess Royal opens permanent UK military facility in UAE named after WW2 RAF navigator
Donnelly Lines has been named after Second World War RAF navigator Sergeant 'Billy' Donnelly.
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RAF RAF Mountain Rescue Service saves the life of trapped teenage walker in 16-hour operation
The teams were part of an estimated 16-hour rescue mission in difficult snowy conditions.
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Forces Charities UK troops stationed in Bahrain get thrilling day out at Grand Prix, thanks to military charity
Tickets For Troops helped more than 150 service personnel enjoy a fun day out
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Weapons and Kit RAF denies drone trials squadron has conducted zero tests since reforming four years ago
216 Squadron was reformed to act as an experimental drone unit in 2020.
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RAF RAF's Typhoon display team all set to dazzle crowds in Canada for the first time
The jets will perform at the Bagotville International Air Show in June, which will also see local team the Snowbirds perform.
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Football RAF men's captain 'desperate to score' as champions get set to defend Inter Services title
Sergeant Michael Campbell scored a hat-trick against the Army in 2022, but suffered disappointment in front of goal last year.
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Sport Navy Volleyball shocks RAF with dominant win in Inter Services opener
The Royal Navy men's volleyball team have inflicted a shock defeat on the Royal Air Force in their opening match.
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Netball Inter Services netball: Is this the RAF's year?
Forces Sport spoke to the RAF captain ahead of this week's live coverage of the Inter Services netball championships.
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Weapons and Kit RAF issues warning to plane-spotters in danger of being blasted by jet engines
Military officials at RAF Waddington have reminded spectators of the dangers associated with military aircraft.
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Athletics Athletes battle muddy conditions in Cornwall for Inter Services cross country championships
The Navy's Lieutenant Chelsea Baker and Corporal Dean Williamson from the Army were the stand-out runners.
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Nato In pictures: On land, in the air and at sea, Nato's Steadfast Defender's well under way
The exercise is split into two overlapping parts, with each phase including a range of exercises hosted by different countries.
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Middle East All Houthi rebel targets destroyed in RAF Typhoon airstrikes, Defence Secretary confirms
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that all targets in the operation were destroyed.