RAF helicopters spend hours fighting fire in Cyprus
The RAF Griffin helicopters were involved in the firefighting effort and the fire is now under control.
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The Queen RAF Akrotiri children pay tribute to Queen: You were a great boss for my mum and dad
A special school assembly showcased what the children had learned about Her Majesty this week.
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Football Andy Cole brings Premier League quality to kid's football coaching
The former Manchester United striker taught football skills to one military kid who had won a BFBS competition.
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Army British Army UN peacekeepers clash with locals in Cyprus after jet ski crash
Trouble started when Turkish Cypriots accused two soldiers of crashing hired jet skis and trying to leave without paying for the damage.
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Cyprus Modernising RAF Akrotiri the 'big project' for British Forces Cyprus, outgoing commander says
In a wide-ranging interview, departing commander Major General Rob Thomson said developing and modernising RAF Akrotiri is a priority.
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Cyprus Retiring Cyprus commander 'blown away' by visit from West Ham legend Mark Noble
Dubbed 'Mr West Ham', footballer Mark Noble made 550 first-team appearances for the club in almost 18 years before retiring.
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Cyprus How military chefs keep their skills sharp on Operation Shader
The cooks are experimenting with new recipes in a field kitchen at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
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Army 2YORKS homeward bound after Cyprus handover
An Episkopi handover means the 1LANCS take over the role of Regional Standby Battalion.
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Cyprus MOD accused of 'threatening teachers of service children with fire and rehire'
Labour MP Barry Gardiner claimed the MOD is threatening to sack the teachers of service children in Cyprus "unless they sign new contracts".
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Cyprus 'She's back!' British Forces Cyprus' delight as world's only black flamingo returns to Akrotiri
A flamingo is RAF Akrotiri's station emblem, due to its location next to Akrotiri lake, a known winter migration post for the birds.
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Cyprus Army's Vikings hold 'Minden Day' celebrations in Cyprus
As an extra special touch this year, personnel received Platinum Jubilee Medals during the parade for their service.
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Cyprus Cyprus: Bay 2 Bay swim brings personnel together
Personnel from across the British Forces Cyprus took place in the swimming competition.
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RAF In pictures: RAF Regiment gunners take part in Cyprus recovery exercise
The exercise saw 1 Squadron Force Protection plan, deploy, find and recover isolated personnel in a challenging environment.
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Cyprus Cyprus 'critical' to global security, UK Deputy Commander says
Lieutenant General Thomas Copinger-Symes, the Deputy Commander of UK Strategic Command, told Forces News Cyprus is "absolutely essential".
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Royals Watch: Prince of Wales band plays 'Let It Go' for Cyprus Royal visit
The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been visiting RAF Akrotiri as part of a three-day tour of the island.
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Royals Earl and Countess of Wessex visit personnel on trip to Cyprus
The Royal couple were greeted by the Commander British Forces Cyprus.