In pictures: 809 Naval Air Squadron makes grand return after 41 years
The unit, which will fly the F-35B Lightning stealth jet, has been reborn 82 years after the squadron was first stood up
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Navy Immortals return: 809 Squadron rises from the ashes to operate the F-35B
809 Naval Air Squadron has been disbanded several times, but has been stood up once more to fly the F-35B Lightning alongside 617 Squadron
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Aircraft New home, but same markings as Spotty the Jaguar says goodbye to RAF Cosford
Jaguar GR.3A XX119, nicknamed Spotty due to its distinctive paint scheme, is leaving its old base bound for RAF Lossiemouth
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Aircraft US grounds entire Osprey fleet after eight personnel killed in latest crash
Tokyo immediately grounded its own fleet of V-22s after the accident off the Japanese coast - and now the US armed forces have done the same
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Aircraft Immortal: The history of 809 Naval Air Squadron, a unit being reborn again
809 Naval Air Squadron has been engaged in several conflicts since 1941, and is being resurrected once again to fly the F-35B
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Aircraft First Royal Navy squadron to operate advanced F-35 jets to be stood up on Friday
809 Naval Air Squadron has been reformed, making it the first Royal Navy formation to fly the new Lightning
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Royal Marines The Commando helicopter reconnaissance specialists at the forefront of the battle
The Mobile Air Operations Team is a crucial link between forces on the ground and the support they get from the air
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Aircraft RAF Typhoons developing tactical and leadership skills with Nato allies in Spain
The three-week exercise sees the crews from 29 Squadron exposed to threats and tactics in realistic and challenging missions
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Weapons and Kit RAF's P-8 Poseidon fleet to be armed with highly capable Sting Ray torpedoes
The MOD has chosen the UK-manufactured Sting Ray torpedo to be added to the Royal Air Force's P-8 Poseidon payload
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RAF Ferocious Falcon: RAF Typhoons take part in large international exercise in Qatar
The Qatari-led exercise is designed to increase combat efficiency and unity among the partner forces
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Aircraft Russia says it's enhanced the Su-35S Flanker E after losses in Ukraine
The Sukhoi Su-35S, known by Nato as the Flanker E, has been used in the conflict in Ukraine, with five reportedly being destroyed in action
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RAF Thousands of supplies flown by RAF Globemaster for Gaza
The Royal Air Force transported thousands of blankets and sleeping mats, among other supplies, to Egypt.
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USA US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship strikes targets in Iraq
It ordered the action after US forces at the Al Assad air base in Baghdad were hit by a short-range ballistic missile.
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RAF RAF Typhoons take part in hijack exercise
The RAF, along with the Met police, have taken part in an overnight training exercise - simulating a plane hijacking.
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Aircraft Protector: RAF's newest aircraft takes its first flight in the UK
The first of 16 remotely piloted Protector aircraft arrived at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire in September.
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Navy Royal Navy pushes boundaries with launch of largest uncrewed aircraft from carrier
The Royal Navy says the successful trials flying the Mojave off HMS Prince of Wales offer a glimpse into the future of carrier operations.