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RAF RAF Benevolent Fund celebrates generosity of supporters
The awards ceremony was attended by hundreds of RAF personnel, veterans and supporters of the charity.
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RAF Red Arrows' final Platinum Jubilee flypast cancelled
The decision was made following bad weather across the country.
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RAF RAF Music's Fanfare Trumpets perform at Platinum Party
The musicians played the National Anthem at Saturday night’s event.
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The Queen Platinum Jubilee: The military's role in the celebrations
A close look at the military's role this weekend as the Queen prepares to become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
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RAF Hundreds of RAF personnel make final Platinum Jubilee preparations
Regulars and reservists will be on parade in front of the Queen.
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World RAF and Royal Navy to support security at FIFA World Cup 2022
British military capabilities will support Qatar during the World Cup later this year.
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Aircraft RAF Typhoons join Exercise Swift Response in North Macedonia
The fighter jets are currently stationed in Romania, providing enhance Air Policing and Vigilance Activities.
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Gaming Military esports showcased for first time on Armed Forces Day 2022
Produced by BFBS, the event will see military esports teams going up against civilians.
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Aircraft Rare glimpse as Red Arrows create heart in Greek skies
The Red Arrows are currently in pre-season display training and preparing for Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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Sport Duty calls: Wolves women's manager to miss 'historic' play-off final
Corporal Dan McNamara has already guided the women's football team to the National League Northern Premier title.
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Aircraft Name of RAF's newest aircraft type revealed
The name for the new Dassault 900LX aircraft is a nod to history and its crucial role in defence diplomacy.
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RAF RAF personnel train with coalition partners in Alaska
With one of the largest aerial ranges available in the world, Exercise Red Flag Alaska 2022 offers unrivalled training opportunities.
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RAF Red Arrows team member sent home from training camp in Greece
In a statement, the RAF said the team member had returned to the UK for personal reasons.
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Technology Heart of Britain's Cold War defences gets new life as launch pad for cutting-edge tech
New owner William Sachiti, an expert in robotics, is also behind the trial deployment of autonomous vehicles on an airbase.
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News Corrie McKeague: Memorial service planned at RAF Honington
The gunner's mother, Nicola Urquhart, would like the service to be held at the base where he worked.