RAF scrambles Typhoons to respond to Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
The RAF fighter jets were assembled from the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing in Estonia.
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RAF Red Arrows join Portuguese F-16s to mark British-Portuguese alliance anniversary
The British-Portuguese Alliance is the oldest military and diplomatic alliance in the world.
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RAF Nato's 'biggest allied air exercises in decades' plays out a Nato Article 5 scenario
Article 5 allows, if deemed necessary, the use of armed force to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.
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Aircraft Envoy IV: All you need to know about aircraft that made its debut at King's birthday flypast
The Envoy IV made its ceremonial debut in London – here's all you need to know about the jet that flies VIPs including the Royals.
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Aircraft In pictures: Best shots of C-130 Hercules farewell tour across UK
Three RAF Hercules aircraft flew around the UK to mark their retirement from service.
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King Charles Scaled-down coronation flypast rearranged in full glory for King's Birthday Parade
Around 70 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force will pass over The Mall and Buckingham Palace.
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RAF RAF Typhoons scramble to intercept Russian aircraft close to Nato airspace
The Russian aircraft failed to comply with international norms by not liaising with relevant Flight Information Regions (FIRs).
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Ukraine Nato ministers to decide on schedule for training Ukrainian pilots on US F-16s
The US announced last month that it would support plans to train Ukrainian personnel on American-made F-16 fighter jets.
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Aircraft Atlas conducts beach landing training in West Wales
The A400M showcased its ability to land on short sandy runways.
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Aircraft RAF Hercules engineer: I wish I had more time on retiring aircraft
The C-130J – described as the workhorse of the RAF – is being retired after more than 50 years of service.
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Nato Watch as new Nato member Finland hosts large-scale land and air exercises
Finland has hosted large-scale land and air exercises with Nato allies as it gets accustomed to its new status as a member of the alliance.
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Aircraft Lima Charlie: Why was the Hercules so valuable and what will we do without it?
Known as the workhorse of the Royal Air Force, the retirement of the Hercules marks the end of an era.
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Nato RAF jets join Nato's largest deployment of aircraft since the Cold War
Exercise Air Defender 2023 could cause travel chaos for some holidaymakers across Europe.
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Aircraft Where and when to watch the Hercules retirement flypast
The Royal Air Force says the Hercules will fly until 30 June before being replaced by the Atlas.
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RAF RAF and allies practise offensive operations in Europe's biggest aerial battlespace
Exercise Arctic Challenge involves 3,000 troops and 150 aircraft, making it one of the biggest air exercises in Europe.
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Feature Jet legends: The Gloster Meteor, Britain's first-ever jet fighter
The aircraft still plays a vital role today as it is used to carry out live ejection tests on all new production seats.