
US Air Force Announces New Nickname For RAF Lakenheath-Based F-35A Squadron
The 48th Fighter Wing had called on help from the public to name the unit with a final vote last December.
The 48th Fighter Wing had called on help from the public to name the unit with a final vote last December.
Exploring the Cold War race between Britain, France, America and the Soviet Union to build the most advanced aircraft
The iconic strategic bomber has been around since 1954.
The air show is now aiming to introduce a "smaller, socially-distanced event" over a weekend in September.
The individual was unarmed when he entered a C-40 aircraft at the Maryland base.
The Protector Remotely Piloted Aircraft System example will operate from Lincolnshire station, RAF Waddington, in the summer.
The aircraft has been named 'Fulmar', in a nod to the RAF station’s naval past.
Three experts gave their predictions for what the next two decades could hold for the RAF, possible threats and how it might combat them.
The B-52 flew alongside Saudi F-15s during the flight which was meant to "showcase the US commitment to regional security".
Known as a 'loyal wingman', the aircraft will be designed to fly alongside fighter jets at high speed.
The support provided by the contract will help ensure the Lightning aircraft are ready for HMS Queen Elizabeth's maiden deployment.
The RAF helicopter had been stuck in the mud for six days after it was forced to land on "extremely soft ground" last week.
It is a latent capability of the C-17, which can operate from runways constructed from gravel, dirt or even packed ice and snow.
The mechanical issue has now been fixed but the helicopter is stuck after it sank into "extremely soft ground".
The British tankers escorted four Mirage aircraft during the 4,000-mile journey.
The new contract follows the successful implementation of the weapon development phase contract for SPEAR3 placed in 2016.