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RAF Watch: Extra RAF fighter jets deploy to Cyprus amid Russia tensions
The four additional Typhoon fighter jets are tasked with patrolling the skies over Eastern Europe.
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RAF Climate Warriors: RAF in race to cut emissions and carbon footprint
RAF, the largest CO2 emitter in defence, has committed to achieving net-zero by 2040 – ahead of the UK Government's 2050 target.
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News Love is in the air – courtesy of the Red Arrows
The RAF aerobatic team performed a manoeuvre that created a heart in the sky to mark Valentine's Day.
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Aircraft RAF fighters welcome US B-52 bombers back to Europe as Russia tensions build
The American Bomber Task Force was joined by Typhoons ahead of joint training missions.
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Winter Sports RAF sniper leads Jamaican bobsleigh team in Beijing
The Queen's Colour Squadron gunner is part of the first four-man Jamaican bobsled team to reach the Olympics for several decades.
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Technology RAF Waddington upgrades for next-generation Protector force
The works will fortify the air station's place as the UK's busiest airborne intelligence and aircraft systems hub.
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Aircraft Special US 'Nuke Sniffer' aircraft in the UK for rare visit
The US Air Force says its mission is to collect samples from the atmosphere for the purpose of detecting and identifying nuclear explosions.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scrambled for second day in a row
It comes after RAF fighter jets were launched on Wednesday, intercepting and escorting four Russian military aircraft.
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Meribel Meribel 2022: RAF dominate Snowboard Slopestyle races
Both the winners of the men's and women's races came from the Air Force.
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RAF RAF Typhoons intercept four Russian military aircraft
The fighter jets, supported by a Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker, escorted the Russian aircraft out of the UK's area of interest.
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RAF RAF and US Air Force fly high for 80th anniversary of 'The Mighty Eighth'
The Eighth Air Force began during the Second World War as VIII Bomber Command before moving to England.
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RAF RAF Regiment marks 80th anniversary with Buckingham Palace appearance
The corps marked 80 years since its formation to protect and defend airbases, aircraft and the people who operate and support them.
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Exercises RAF tested with war-like scenarios on US exercise
Exercise Red Flag is designed to test pilots and their support teams, with personnel facing simulated attacks.
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RAF Sold! Blast-proof bunker used for RAF communications
The 5,300 sq ft facility in Norfolk has been out of military action for almost two decades.
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Cyprus Behind-the-scenes with Met Office experts advising operations at RAF Akrotiri
Forces News got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Met Office experts keep RAF Akrotiri's operations running smoothly.