RAF 'will not shy away from challenges' of creating diverse workforce
An RAF spokesperson said: 'There was no compromise of entry standards and no impact on the frontline or operational effectiveness.'
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RAF Red Arrows kick off updated and 'more dynamic' display season
The Royal Air Force says its aerobatic display team has added in some large precision shapes into their routines.
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Navy In pictures: Battle of the Atlantic commemorations continue on the Mersey
A flypast by historic aircraft over the Royal Liver Building on the waterfront involved a Lancaster Bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane.
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Cyprus RAF Puma crews train to fight Mediterranean fires as wildfire season begins
British troops have taken part in firefighting drills in the village of Kivides.
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Weapons and Kit RAF's VIP jets to receive major 'defensive military modifications', MOD says
The upgrades to the aircraft will include special armoured plating for the flight deck to protect the pilots.
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Iraq RAF Typhoons struck two IS terrorist targets in north eastern Iraq
Typhoons employed seven Paveway IV guided bombs in successful precision strikes.
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Aircraft US Air Force's B-1B Lancers arrive in UK for Bomber Task Force Europe
American bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of Nato.
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Gulf War RAF veteran John Nichol explains what it's like to eject from a Tornado jet
The heroic navigator recounted his incredible mid-air escape from a burning jet after being hit by a missile during the conflict.
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WWII Hundreds attend funeral of RAF WW2 airman Flight Sergeant Peter Brown
The service took place at St Clement Danes Church, the Central Church of the RAF.
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Forces Charities Military heroes offered free tickets for Queen Camilla's literary festival
The Armed Forces charity Tickets For Troops is offering free tickets for the military community.
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RAF RAF Dambusters take part in US' largest training exercise in Alaska
The Dambusters, with their F-35 Lightning jets, have been working with American and Australian counterparts in Alaska.
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RAF 22nd and final Atlas aircraft delivered to complete fleet at RAF Brize Norton
The Atlas will pick up all tactical airlift roles currently completed by the C-130 once it leaves service in June.
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RAF RAF Dambusters squadron debuts in huge international air exercise over Alaska
More than 200 aircraft and 10,000 personnel took part in the biennial exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.
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Aircraft Retiring RAF's Hercules will leave initial capability gap, new air chief says
The incoming Chief of the Air Staff warns that the decision to replace the aircraft could temporarily reduce capabilities on operations.
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RAF Tributes to 'hugely talented and greatly admired' RAF sergeant who died while serving in Cyprus
Sergeant Gareth Thomas will be repatriated to RAF Brize Norton on Thursday.
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Ukraine UK could train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16s on frontline 'within two years'
The F-16s are the jet Ukraine wants and the one many think Ukraine will eventually receive, but they are yet to receive any from Nato.