Crowds cheer as Red Arrows and Typhoons soar over Palace to conclude flypast
Many held their phones high in the air to record the moment as the aircraft - both vintage and modern - flew over the Palace in waves
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VE Day 80 Flypast a symbol of how freedom was won 80 years ago and is being maintained today
The RAF flypast will follow a route from holding patterns across southeast England before converging in formation over central London
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Middle East RAF strikes on Houthis before CSG25 passes through Red Sea branded no coincidence
Defence expert Professor Michael Clarke says the strikes are a message to the Trump administration that the UK will stand with the US
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VE Day 80 Forces put best foot forward as personnel prepare at Pirbright for VE Day 80 parade
Around 1,000 military personnel from across all three services have been taking part in final rehearsals at Army Training Centre Pirbright
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RAF Fill her up: RAF's Wedgetail fleet to benefit from link-up with USAF KC-46 tanker
The RAF, RAAF and USAF worked together to see an Australian E-7A refuelled by a foreign tanker for the very first time
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RAF To protect and serve: RAF's new StormShroud drones to support F-35s and Typhoons
The new UK-made drone draws on the lessons learned in Ukraine and is designed to jam enemy radar while supporting aerial combat operations
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RAF WWII veteran returns to flightline as crews prepare for VE Day 80 flypast
RAF veteran Dennis Bishop tours aircraft at Brize Norton as personnel prepare to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day
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RAF Avro Lancaster takes flight for VE Day 80 – thanks to more than 20,000 poppies
The installation at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln comes ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe
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RAF RAF Typhoon jets attack Houthi drone-production facilities based in Yemen
RAF Typhoon FGR4s, with air refuelling support from Voyager tankers, used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to hit the sites
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Opinion What does it take to keep the Carrier Strike Group 25 operating at sea?
Pinstripedline analyses the complex logistical challenges of resupplying the Carrier Strike Group 25 as it sails in international waters.
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Aircraft What alternatives does the UK have if it has to abandon the US-designed F-35?
With a shift in global relations under the Trump administration, there are questions about a lack of autonomy of the F-35B software system.
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Navy Royal Navy brother meets his Royal Air Force sibling for very first time on ops
Brothers Andrew and Alex Warry pursued separate military careers and had never crossed paths on operations until now.
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Rugby Union RAF lock Josh McNally re-signs for Cardiff Rugby on one-year extension
Sergeant Josh McNally moved to Cardiff Rugby from Bath last summer and is currently playing for the RAF in the Inter Service Championships.
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Sport Six-time UK Armed Forces badminton champion hoping for glory in Belgium
Fresh from her latest Inter Services title, RAF badminton player Corporal Katie Witting represents the UK Armed Forces team at an ...
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RAF Wing of rare German Dornier Do 17 shot down during Battle of Britain going on display
More than 400 Do 17 bombers were deployed by the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, but today only this one remains semi-complete.
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Football RAF Akrotiri's favourite team: how the base is boosting local football in Cyprus
Apea FC have been adopted as a favoured team by service personnel at RAF Akrotiri due to strong ties between the club and the base.