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RAF Ex Cobra Warrior: RAF tactical training a timely opportunity for NATO air forces
American, Italian and German partners are taking part in the fighter jet drills.
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Aircraft British helicopters return from eastern Europe NATO deployment
Apache, Wildcat, Puma and Chinook helicopters took part in more than 24 military exercises from bases in Lithuania and Estonia.
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Aircraft Photo shows damage to helmet that saved Red 6 after bird strike
The helmet suffered cracks and chips after the Red Arrows jet's cockpit canopy was smashed during Rhyl Air Show.
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RAF Red Arrows pilot praises teamwork after bird strike forced an emergency landing
The Red Arrows have said: "This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."
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Aircraft Red Arrows display halted at Wales air show after bird strike
The Red Arrows were "happy" to report that "the jet landed safely and the pilot is unhurt" after a bird hit Red 6 at Rhyl Air Show.
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Ukraine Comparing the fighter jets that could be sent to Ukraine
Ukraine has repeatedly called for fourth-generation fighter aircraft since the start of the war and is thought to have fewer than 50 left.
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RAF Watch: Red Arrows show off Tornado manoeuvre in cockpit footage
The RAF Red Arrows have been performing in front of huge crowds at Eastbourne's International Airshow.
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Aircraft In pictures: Student pilots take on the Mach Loop in RAF A400M
The Mach Loop is a set of valleys situated in Wales regularly used for low-level flight training.
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon helps rescue rowers stranded in the Atlantic Ocean
This was the first time the RAF has dispatched a Poseidon P8 aircraft to be used for UK search and rescue.
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Army British Army Apache squadron hones landing skills on Welsh beach
The Pembrey Sands training area is also used for air-to-ground bombing and strafing practice.
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Aircraft Qatar gets first Eurofighter Typhoon jet after UK ceremony
Typhoon jets will provide support for the FIFA World Cup – set to be held in Qatar from 20 November.
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RAF RAF first as Atlas refuelled over South Atlantic
The air-to-air refuelling was conducted from an RAF Voyager flying from the Falkland Islands.
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USA US Navy successfully recovers F/A-18E Super Hornet from Mediterranean Sea
The jet was recovered from a depth of around 9,500ft using a remotely controlled vehicle.
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Aircraft US F-22 Raptor v Russian SU-35 Flanker – which jet is better?
We have looked at how the high-performance multi-role aircraft compare.
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Aircraft How do allied forces tackle refuelling in the skies?
Aerial refuelling is one of the most demanding and high-stakes operations in the sky, that allows aircraft to remain in the air for longer.