RAF Typhoons scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft twice in 24 hours
The Royal Air Force fighter jets were sent to intercept the Russian airplanes flying close to Nato airspace.
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Aircraft Where and when to watch the Hercules retirement flypast
The Royal Air Force says the Hercules will fly until 30 June before being replaced by the Atlas.
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NATO Huge Nato air exercise could cause travel chaos for hundreds of holiday flights across Europe
Exercise Air Defender 2023 will involve 10,000 military personnel and 250 combat aircraft and could impact some flights this month.
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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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Politics Ukraine preparing F-16 fighter jet infrastructure after 'powerful offer', Zelensky says
President Zelensky made the comments during the occasion of Journalist's Day in Ukraine.
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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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Aviation History Avro Lancaster: The iconic British WW2 bomber that took the fight straight into the heart of Nazi Germany
The aircraft was the backbone of RAF Bomber Command's strategy.
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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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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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NATO Foreign Secretary meets the RAF fighter pilots policing Nato's airspace
James Cleverly met with the RAF pilots responsible for intercepting threats within Nato countries airspace.
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Weapons and Kit Ukraine: Anti-drone arms race is 'a bit of a cat and mouse game', expert says
Ulrike Franke is an expert in UAVs/drones, artificial intelligence and military technology.
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Weapons and Kit RAF's VIP jets to receive major 'defensive military modifications', MOD says
The upgrades to the aircraft will include special armoured plating for the flight deck to protect the pilots.
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Iraq RAF Typhoons struck two IS terrorist targets in north eastern Iraq
Typhoons employed seven Paveway IV guided bombs in successful precision strikes.
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Aircraft US Air Force's B-1B Lancers arrive in UK for Bomber Task Force Europe
American bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford to conduct a long-planned bomber rotation in support of Nato.
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Gulf War RAF veteran John Nichol explains what it's like to eject from a Tornado jet
The heroic navigator recounted his incredible mid-air escape from a burning jet after being hit by a missile during the conflict.