RAF and Qatari air force sign agreement to continue joint Typhoon operations
The joint Typhoon squadron will operate from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
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Estonia RAF Chinooks train in Estonia on Nato's enhanced Forward Presence
The helicopters supported Exercise Winter Camp, Estonia's biggest ever winter exercise, transporting over 1,000 passengers.
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Cyprus 84 Squadron joins forces with emergency services in Cyprus for simulated earthquake response
British Forces based in Cyprus saved people stranded on towers and in car crashes as a result of the simulated earthquake.
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News UK must learn from Ukraine war and boost land warfare strength, Ellwood says
The review, just two years after the most recent Integrated Review, is an opportunity for Government to set out its economic and policy ...
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Rugby Union RAF's Carys Williams-Morris to play for Wales at Women's Six Nations
RAF player Carys Williams-Morris has been selected in Wales' 36-player squad for the Women's Six Nations.
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RAF RAF begins joint Nato air policing missions with Germany in Estonia
The UK is getting ready to lead the Nato air policing mission in Estonia for four months from April.
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Aircraft Sonic boom: The science behind the bang
A sonic boom is created when an object moves through the air faster than the speed of sound.
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RAF 'Sonic boom' heard as RAF jets scrambled to escort aircraft to Stansted Airport
A sonic boom is caused when planes fly faster than the speed of sound, which at ground level is around 761mph.
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RAF Round of a-paws for British base personnel who scaled cliff to rescue stranded dog
It took a whole day for rescuers to save the dog, on the edge of the cliffs near Zapalo beach in Akrotiri, Cyprus.
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RAF Historic moment as first cohort of RAF Protector technicians graduate in US
The first Royal Air Force engineers trained as dedicated cross-skilled technicians have graduated in California.
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RAF 'Reckless' drone pilot who endangered RAF Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane avoids jail
Derbyshire Police said this is thought to be the first UK prosecution for endangering an aircraft with a drone.
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Rugby Union Amy Cokayne named in England training squad for Women's Six Nations
RAF and England star Amy Cokayne has been named to Simon Middleton's final 42-player squad for the Women's Six Nations.
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RAF Princess Royal makes RAF Mildenhall secretary, 81, an MBE after 63 years of service
Faith Rutterford has worked at RAF Mildenhall since April 1959.
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Aircraft Saudi fighter jets arrive in UK to take part in RAF's largest international exercise
Military aircraft from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Air Force have arrived at RAF Coningsby.
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RAF RAF pilots and Typhoons return from Qatar after helping keep World Cup safe
A decision is still being made on whether 12 Squadron will remain joint with Qatar or become RAF only.
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RAF Royal International Air Tattoo confirms return of Red Arrows for 2023 show
The Red Arrows have been confirmed as part of the show for RIAT 2023, alongside other aircraft and pilots from all over the world.