13 August 1940 ‘Eagle Day’
The 13thAugust 1940 was supposed to be the beginning of the end for Fighter Command. The Luftwaffe had spent the previous day attacking coastal radar…
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RAF Kinloss – The End Of An Era
At RAF Kinloss on Thursday 26 July 2012, at 1200 hrs, the RAF ensign was lowered for the very last time, bringing to an end…
The RAF Hawk Display Team has unveiled its new paint design for the 2012 AirShow season
RAF Display Team has a heart The RAF Hawk Display Team has unveiled its new paint design for the 2012 airshow season – featuring the…
OLYMPIC AIRSPACE RESTRICTIONS BEGIN
Extra airspace restrictions around London and the Southeast, designed to ensure a safe and secure London 2012 Olympic Games, will begin tomorrow (Saturday, 14 July)….
RIAT 2012 RAF Fairford
The US Air Force B-2 ‘Spirit’ stealth bomber, which last touched down at RAF Fairford for the airshow in 1999, was this year one of…
RAF Tornado Incident
The RAF has confirmed an incident in the Moray Firth area involving two Tornado GR4 aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth. Group Captain Ian Gale, Station Commander…
Black Eagles Take To The Sky Over RAF Leeming
Aircraft of a very different type were seen over the North Yorkshire skies this week as Royal Air Force Leeming hosted an aerobatic team preparing…
100th Anniversary scheme RAF Valley based No IV Squadron released.
RAF Valley based No IV(Reserve) Squadron has released photographs of one of its Hawk T2 aircraft painted in a 100th anniversary commemorative scheme. The scheme…
RAF Tornado computing power given a boost
A new £16 million contract to provide Tornado GR4 aircraft with new kit. For anyone who is a computer gamer, it’s a familiar story. Advances…
BAE Systems wins £15.5 Million MoD Contract for BAE 146 conversions for The Royal Air Force
Prestwick, Scotland, BAE Systems has been awarded a £15.5 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the conversion of two BAe 146-200QC…
Prince William Qualifies As Search And Rescue Operational Captain
Flt Lt Wales has passed the tests that now see him qualified as a Search And Rescue Operational Captain, allowing him to lead rescues in…
RAF Gets Ready For RIAT
RAF display teams have launched the start of the Royal International Air Tattoo Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Queen’s anniversary will be the main theme for…
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