The RAF's 'go-to weapon': What is the Paveway IV bomb?
Since 2008, the RAF has used the guided bomb on operations in Libya and against the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
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Aircraft RAF Marham gets new Tornado gate guardian
The Tornado fighter jet was previously used by the RAF Marham Fire Section for pilot extraction training.
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RAF Know your air force – transport and training aircraft
A look at the behind-the-scenes aircraft supporting the RAF
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RAF Incredible images of landmark RAF flights over Egypt's pyramids
The Royal Air Force has flown with the Egyptian Air Force for the first time in 20 years.
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Aircraft Milestone for UK's F-35Bs as fighter fleet hits 10,000 flight hours
The achievement has been nearly 10 years in the making with the first F-35 jet being delivered to the UK in 2012.
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Aircraft Take-offs and touchdowns: US F-15s kickstart NFL London Games
Military jets from RAF Lakenheath roared over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to begin the American Football series.
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RAF In pictures: Red Arrows wow crowds in Abu Dhabi before 'world's greatest show' in Dubai
The RAF aerobatic team marked 50 years of the United Arab Emirates before soaring above 'the world’s greatest show' in Dubai.
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RAF Watch: Red Arrows' Captivating Display In Abu Dhabi Skies
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team was performing to mark the 50-year anniversary of the United Arab Emirates.
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China China: Taiwan Says More Than 70 Chinese Planes Entered Its Airspace
The People's Liberation Army deployed 25 planes in the first manoeuvre.
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Aircraft Avro Vulcan: Specs, facts and service history
Second only to Spitfire in iconic stakes, this is all the gen on the Cold War Bomber.
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Aircraft Vulcan: Meet The Men Keeping The Iconic Aircraft Alive
Once the cornerstone of Britain's nuclear deterrent, today, just three remain in a "fast-taxiable" state.
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RAF RAF Typhoon Declares Emergency Over Scotland
The Typhoon fighter jet declared an emergency with a technical issue.
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Aircraft Listen: MAVGEEKS – A Military Aircraft Obsession
Are you an AvGeek? Don't miss our latest podcast.
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RAF P-8A Poseidon: RAF Welcomes Sixth Submarine Hunter Aircraft
The aircraft, named Guernsey's Reply, is the RAF's sixth Poseidon aircraft to be part of Lossiemouth's eventual nine-strong fleet.
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Op Shader RAF Conducts Air Strike Against IS In Iraq
A single Paveway IV guided bomb was fired from a Royal Air Force Typhoon during the operation.
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Navy 'Airfix, Can We Have A Wildcat?' 847 Naval Air Squadron Tweets Kit Model Giant
The Royal Navy squadron has taken to Twitter to ask Airfix for a model of a Wildcat helicopter.