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Tri-Service Final UK evacuation flight to leave Sudan today, Foreign Secretary says
So far during the RAF airlifts, more than 2,000 people have been evacuated on 28 flights, according to the Government.
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RAF RAF Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft north of Scotland
The Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth on 30 April to intercept a Tu-142 Maritime Patrol aircraft.
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RAF RAF Museum raises £660,000 to save war hero's VC for the nation
The medal had been sold at auction, but the museum was given the chance to fundraise, match the price and buy it.
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Army Military carries out first operational runway repair since Falklands War in Sudan
The Wadi Saeedna airfield was being used to evacuate entitled people by multiple nations from Sudan.
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RAF Final Sudan airlifted evacuees expected to arrive in Britain within hours
The Royal Air Force has evacuated more than 2,000 people from Sudan, as well as civilians from more than 20 other nations.
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RAF Military chief Radakin praises Sudan airlift
A final Royal Air Force evacuation aircraft will leave the country on Monday.
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News RAF lays on extra flight for Britons trying to escape Sudan
The deadline looms for more British nationals to leave on extra RAF flight from Sudan.
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RAF RAF's evacuation mission in Sudan has ended
British nationals will no longer be able to arrive at Wadi Saeedna to board a flight to leave the war-torn country.
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RAF RAF airlifted nearly 900 people from Sudan after ceasefire extended
Britons in Sudan have been urged to head to the airfield "quickly" after the ceasefire was extended.
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King Charles King speaks of his 'intense pride' as he presents new Colours and Standards
The four Colours and Standards which were consecrated will be seen during the coronation procession on 6 May.
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RAF In pictures: Incredible shots of Red Arrows in pre-season training in Croatia
The RAF's display team has taken to the skies in Croatia during Exercise Springhawk 23 to train for the upcoming display season.
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Aircraft One of two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers to fly over Europe for commemorative flight
The Lancaster PA474 will fly over Belgium and the Netherlands on 4 May as part of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) in a ...
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RAF RAF airlifts 536 people from Sudan but no guarantee on flights after truce ends
The military is racing against time to rescue citizens before the truce between the warring factions ends on Thursday night.
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Aircraft Armed Forces take to the skies in rehearsals for Coronation Day flypast over London
The full flypast will see more than 60 aircraft, including the iconic Red Arrows, put on a spectacular show over London.
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Tri-Service Military's mobilisation of Sudan evacuation operation has been 'incredibly challenging' and 'complex'
The evacuation mission has so far lifted 301 people to safety, as the military continues to rescue citizens as a fragile ceasefire holds.