Photo shows damage to helmet that saved Red 6 after bird strike
The helmet suffered cracks and chips after the Red Arrows jet's cockpit canopy was smashed during Rhyl Air Show.
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RAF Red Arrows pilot praises teamwork after bird strike forced an emergency landing
The Red Arrows have said: "This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."
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Aircraft Red Arrows display halted at Wales air show after bird strike
The Red Arrows were "happy" to report that "the jet landed safely and the pilot is unhurt" after a bird hit Red 6 at Rhyl Air Show.
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RAF Future of British military aviation get inspired at National Air and Space Camp
Hundreds of air cadets gathered at RAF Syerston for the event, aimed at inspiring them to enter aviation and aerospace careers.
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RAF RAF chief: Staff concerns around culture to be addressed as a priority
Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston has written a letter to RAF personnel saying there are "legitimate questions being asked".
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Veterans Top mark for RAF veteran, 92, in GCSE maths exam
Derek Skipper, who served in the Korean War, brought an NHS magnifying glass to a gym hall packed with 16-year-olds.
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News MOD confirms Red Arrows probe under way after allegations of 'unacceptable behaviour'
Defence minister James Heappey says "nobody is above" the values and standards of the Armed Forces.
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WWII RAF repays wartime debt to 99-year-old veteran
Peggy Terry served with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and was still owed money when the Second World War ended.
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RAF Watch: Red Arrows show off Tornado manoeuvre in cockpit footage
The RAF Red Arrows have been performing in front of huge crowds at Eastbourne's International Airshow.
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Forces Charities Personnel deployed across Middle East complete challenging events for charity
902 Expeditionary Air Wing completed a 902 miles challenge in seven days for a UK-based military-focused charity.
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RAF Defence minister clarifies reports about RAF's recruitment approach
The MOD has said "no-one is lowering standards" of the RAF's recruitment approach and "there has been no operational impact".
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Aircraft In pictures: Student pilots take on the Mach Loop in RAF A400M
The Mach Loop is a set of valleys situated in Wales regularly used for low-level flight training.
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon helps rescue rowers stranded in the Atlantic Ocean
This was the first time the RAF has dispatched a Poseidon P8 aircraft to be used for UK search and rescue.
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RAF RAF Typhoon jets arrive in Australia for major multi-national exercise
A Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker from RAF Brize Norton and support elements also arrived to participate in PitchBlack22.
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RAF Head of RAF recruitment 'unashamed' of diversity policy
Recruitment policies could see ethnic minorities and women prioritised for roles over white men in order to meet targets.
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RAF UK claims Russian military aircraft conducted 'unsafe close pass' of RAF jet
The incident happened in international airspace, a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said.