RAF Typhoons scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane and fighter jet
The RAF's Typhoon and Swedish Air Force Gripens made the intercept last night close to Nato airspace.
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RAF RAF workhorse Hercules retires after more than 50 years of service
The Princess Royal spoke with personnel on parade to mark the retirement of the C-130J Hercules.
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Hockey From defence to attack: Watch Royal Navy score superb counter-attacking Ice Hockey goal
Scott Crane's strike was the pick of the bunch as the Navy beat the RAF in Sheffield.
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Hockey Watch: Royal Navy Destroyers kick off Inter Services Ice Hockey with victory over RAF
The 4-0 victory at IceSheffield lays down a marker for the Navy's title challenge.
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RAF Watch as RAF C-17 becomes biggest aircraft to make landing on windy remote island
Challenging winds from the rock formations make landing particularly difficult.
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RAF RAF St Mawgan flag-raising marks countdown to Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support to the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.
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RAF Inside the world of an RAF Typhoon fighter pilot policing Nato's eastern skies
'I don’t believe at that point in time, that he's going to try and shoot me', says pilot who flies alongside Russian fighter jets.
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RAF RAF facing its biggest operational challenges in decades, new chief says
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has stressed how important it is to retain the right people for the Royal Air Force.
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RAF In Pictures: Hercules C-130J takes to the skies over Cyprus for last time
RAF personnel saluted the Hercules on its final flight out of RAF Akrotiri.
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Red Arrows Red Arrows paint skies red, white and blue in spectacular airshow over Devon
Thousands gathered to watch the display over the Paignton seafront.
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Tri-Service British fighter jets and helicopters train to attack targets at sea on Nato's eastern flank
Typhoons, Apaches and Wildcats take part in a major tri-service exercise in Estonia.
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RAF Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton officially takes over command of Royal Air Force
A formal ceremony was held on Friday at RAF College Cranwell to mark the new appointment.
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Weapons and Kit Plans approved for new 'target barges' for RAF and Nato aircraft to practise shooting
Two new 30m-long vessels will sit alongside the near 50-year-old air weapon targets at sea.
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RAF Outgoing RAF chief thanks personnel and families in final message to service
The Chief of the Air Staff is stepping down and will be replaced by Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.
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Tri-Service Happiness in RAF at lowest recorded level as survey shows military morale tumble
The UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2023 shows satisfaction with service life has fallen for second year in a row.
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RAF RAF 'will not shy away from challenges' of creating diverse workforce
An RAF spokesperson said: 'There was no compromise of entry standards and no impact on the frontline or operational effectiveness.'