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.
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China China reacts to US Taiwan visit with live fire military drills near island
It comes as US speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress visited Taiwan in a show of support.
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Sea vessels Fleet Air Arm Museum's new exhibition offers a taste of life on a carrier
The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton has opened a £1m refurbished aircraft carrier exhibition.
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Aircraft What is the Mach Loop and why is it ideal for fighter jet training?
The tight turns and bends of the Machynlleth Loop in Wales are perfect for combat training.
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Football All-female crew to lead RAF flypast over Wembley for Euro 2022 final
A C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, crewed by three women, will be flanked by two Typhoon fighter jets as they fly over Wembley Stadium