RAF successfully refuels Typhoon and C-130 mid-air using sustainable fuel blend
Increased use of SAF should help to reduce the RAF's reliance on global supply chains and fossil fuels.
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Aircraft Ukraine's war zones are giving new lessons for UK Apache pilots
Apache pilots of the 3 Regiment Army Air Corps are changing their tactics based on what they have seen in Ukraine.
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Veterans Former members of Medical Emergency Response Team encouraged to join new club
Former MERT members are being asked to get in touch with their former colleagues.
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RAF Drone pilot admits endangering aircraft from RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
A 49-year-old man has admitted endangering a historic military aircraft during a carnival flypast.
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Ukraine Watch: Ukrainian Army shares amazing footage of helicopter flying low and firing weapons
The footage was shared on Ukraine's Ministry of Defence Twitter page.
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Aircraft UK's first F-35 pilot retires 32 years after being told he'd never be an aviator
Fleet Air Arm commander who became the UK's first F-35 jet pilot has flown his final mission after serving 32 years in the military.
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News Chinese fighter jet intercepts US Air Force aircraft within 20 feet, US Defense Department says
The People’s Liberation Army jet flew an 'unsafe' maneuver according to the US Department of Defense
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Christmas MavGeeks Track Santa: The key role the RAF plays in spotting Father Christmas
BFBS Radio's very own military aviation geeks Gini Carlin and Jamie Gordon track Santa's journey around the world this Christmas Eve.
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Aircraft USAF's B-2 fleet grounded after $2bn jet caught fire on emergency landing
A mid-air malfunction occurred at Whiteman Air Force Base with the US Air Force B-2 Spirit.
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News New Typhoon display pilot announced
Flight Lieutenant Matt Brighty has been announced as the new Typhoon display pilot for the 2023 display season.
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RAF RAF Museum turns to augmented reality as it celebrates 50th birthday
The museum is using the latest tech to keep younger visitors interested in its historic aircraft.
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RAF RAF Globemaster crew capture incredible images as they fly through northern lights
The RAF crew were en route to Bardufoss Flystasjon (air station) when the opportunity to see the spectacle came about.
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Weapons and Kit US carries out first full test of hypersonic missile that travels at Mach 5 – one mile per second
The All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) was launched off the coast of California.
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Aircraft RAF Typhoons and F-35s tested with French Rafale jets in simulated air threat
The aircraft of the two militaries met over the North Sea on Exercise Griffin Dawn.
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Technology Project Tempest explained and what it means for UK air power
Here's what defence expert Tim Ripley has to say about project Tempest, and will it work?
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Navy Commando aviators reunited with family in time for Christmas after Mediterranean deployment
There were some emotional scenes as personnel were reunited with their loved ones.