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.
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RAF RAF trainee pilot organises Typhoon flypast for his WW2 veteran pilot great-uncle
John Robert 'Bob' Brown flew Wellington bombers in the Second World War and was a veteran of Bomber Command and IX Squadron.
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WWII British WWII veteran gets VIP tour of US airbase hosting Exercise Red Flag
The veteran said that if he could he would join the Royal Air Force again tomorrow.
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Rugby League Royal Air Force out of Challenge Cup after narrow second round defeat to York Acorn
The Royal Air Force miss out on reaching the third round of the Rugby League Challenge Cup for the first time after a 10-12 defeat.
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RAF In pictures: RAF Valley's Hawk T2s in low-level training sortie through iconic Mach Loop
The tight turns and bends of the Machynlleth Loop in Wales are perfect for combat training.
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RAF Access to RAF flights delivering crucial aid to earthquake-hit Turkey
The UK has flown in more than 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid and 81 tonnes of medical aid, along with search and rescue experts.