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Military Aviation News July 9, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News July 3, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News June 29, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News June 28, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News June 21, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News June 21, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News June 7, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News May 30, 2012

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…

Military Aviation News May 28, 2012

Work On RAF Hercules Fleet Sustains 500 UK Jobs

A £350M MoD contract to maintain the Royal Air Force’s Hercules aircraft will support 500 UK jobs, the MoD announced today. This will help support…

Military Aviation News May 28, 2012

Sustaining the UK’s Tornado aircraft

New study contract will look at sustaining the Royal Air Force’s Tornado aircraft. A new six-month study contract known as Tornado Project Quest will look…

Military Aviation News May 21, 2012

Typhoon Growth Continues With Reformation Of No1(F) Squadron

The Royal Air Force has announced that the fourth front line Typhoon squadron will stand up at RAF Leuchars in September. Number 1 (Fighter) Squadron…

Military Aviation News May 19, 2012

Boeing Delivers UK Royal Air Force’s 8th C-17 Globemaster III

Delivery of additional airlifter comes 2 months after contract signing RAF C-17 fleet has surpassed 74,000 flight hours LONG BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2012 —…

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