Royal Air Force (Page 2)

Posted on Jul 1, 2024

Exercise TARTAN SPIRIT has tested, trained and integrated critical capabilities to ensure they are ready for any operational missions. From scenario driven training to Tactical Landing Zones, this Exercise takes personnel from RAF Brize Norton, the RAF’s largest station and home to the UK’s Air Mobility Force, Prestwick Airport is the Deployable Operating Base and West Freugh the Forward Operating base. II Squadron RAF Regiment deployed alongside the Air Mobility Force to further strengthen their tactics, training and techniques alongside various aircraft. These skills are essential for ensuring RAF aircraft can operate safely across the globe. By training together we continue to provide integrated and scaleable Air Force Protection capability whilst preparing all RAF personnel for the rigours of operations, providing them with critical skills to survive, operate and maintain their operational edge.

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Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot Confessions Of A C-130 Hercules Pilot

Posted on May 23, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

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This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

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F-35 To Get Meteor, SPEAR 3 Missiles “By End Of Decade” F-35 To Get Meteor, SPEAR 3 Missiles “By End Of Decade”

Posted on Jan 22, 2024

As part of a £2.35 billion investment into upgrading Typhoon, a European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mark 2 Radar developed by Leonardo UK features a unique multi-functional array (MFA) which will allow Typhoon to simultaneously detect, identify, and track multiple targets in the air and on the ground plus perform electronic warfare tasks.

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British Eurofighter Finally Gets Advanced Swashplate AESA Radar British Eurofighter Finally Gets Advanced Swashplate AESA Radar

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable” Britain’s New Jackdaw Combat Drone Aims To Be “Disposable”

Posted on Sep 12, 2023

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UK’s E-7 Radar Jet Deal Slammed As “Absolute Folly” In New Report UK’s E-7 Radar Jet Deal Slammed As “Absolute Folly” In New Report

Posted on Jul 17, 2023

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British F-35Bs To Bring Vertical Landing Abilities To Highways British F-35Bs To Bring Vertical Landing Abilities To Highways

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft will be heading to Germany to support the flow of aid to Ukraine.

Australian E-7 Radar Jet Will Watch Over Ukraine Aid Shipments Australian E-7 Radar Jet Will Watch Over Ukraine Aid Shipments

By Oliver Parken, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 11, 2023

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Britain Bids Farewell to C-130 Hercules With Spectacular Flypast Britain Bids Farewell to C-130 Hercules With Spectacular Flypast

Posted on Jun 15, 2023

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RC-135 Surveillance Jet Flies Unprecedented Mission Over Moldova RC-135 Surveillance Jet Flies Unprecedented Mission Over Moldova

Posted on Jun 1, 2023

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Malfunctioning Russian Missile May Have Saved RC-135 Spy Plane Malfunctioning Russian Missile May Have Saved RC-135 Spy Plane

Posted on Apr 13, 2023

U.K. Commits To Training Ukrainian Fighter Pilots, Many Questions Remain U.K. Commits To Training Ukrainian Fighter Pilots, Many Questions Remain

Posted on Feb 8, 2023

WWI Aircrews Trained In These Moving Cockpits On Rails To Learn Aerial Gunnery WWI Aircrews Trained In These Moving Cockpits On Rails To Learn Aerial Gunnery

Posted on Jan 6, 2023

British Fighters Launch Record Number Of ASRAAM Dogfight Missiles British Fighters Launch Record Number Of ASRAAM Dogfight Missiles

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

Russian Su-27 Released Missile During Intercept Of British RC-135 Spy Plane Russian Su-27 Released Missile During Intercept Of British RC-135 Spy Plane

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

RAF E-3 sentry being converted into Navy E-6 mercury

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Navy Turning British Surplus E-3 Sentry Into E-6B Doomsday Plane Trainer Navy Turning British Surplus E-3 Sentry Into E-6B Doomsday Plane Trainer

By Commander Paul Tremelling RN (Rtd)

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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The Truth About The Harrier’s Unique ‘VIFF-ing’ Dogfight Maneuver The Truth About The Harrier’s Unique ‘VIFF-ing’ Dogfight Maneuver

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

British Typhoon Fighters Helped Sink A Warship For The First Time British Typhoon Fighters Helped Sink A Warship For The First Time

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

Retired Vulcan Bomber Plows Into A Field During High-Speed Taxi Run Retired Vulcan Bomber Plows Into A Field During High-Speed Taxi Run

By Joseph Trevithick, Oliver Parken

Posted on Sep 16, 2022

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20 Percent Of The USAF’s B-2 Force Is Deployed ‘Down Under’ 20 Percent Of The USAF’s B-2 Force Is Deployed ‘Down Under’

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

Let’s Look At The UK’s Plan To Fly A Tempest Fighter Demonstrator In Just Five Years Let’s Look At The UK’s Plan To Fly A Tempest Fighter Demonstrator In Just Five Years

Posted on Jul 20, 2022

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Why The Legacy Of Robin Olds Lives On In Today’s Fighter Pilots Why The Legacy Of Robin Olds Lives On In Today’s Fighter Pilots

Posted on Jul 14, 2022

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Watch This B-52 ‘Crabwalk’ Down The Runway In A Heavy Crosswind Like Only It Can Watch This B-52 ‘Crabwalk’ Down The Runway In A Heavy Crosswind Like Only It Can

Updated on Mar 22, 2022

Photo Emerges Of Crashed British F-35B After It Was Hauled Out Of The Mediterranean Photo Emerges Of Crashed British F-35B After It Was Hauled Out Of The Mediterranean

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

United Kingdom Details Plans To Build Future Fighter Jet Engine With Japan United Kingdom Details Plans To Build Future Fighter Jet Engine With Japan

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

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U.S. Air Force’s First European-Based F-35s Have Arrived In England U.S. Air Force’s First European-Based F-35s Have Arrived In England

Updated on Dec 16, 2021

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Watch This B-1B Make A Crazy Steep Banking Climb After A Touch And Go At RAF Fairford Watch This B-1B Make A Crazy Steep Banking Climb After A Touch And Go At RAF Fairford

Updated on Oct 14, 2021

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RC-135 Now Flying With Donor KC-135 Engine Cover After Frightening Crosswind Landing Mishap RC-135 Now Flying With Donor KC-135 Engine Cover After Frightening Crosswind Landing Mishap

Updated on Sep 23, 2021

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Watch This RC-135 Spy Plane Make A Frightening Crosswind Landing In England (Updated) Watch This RC-135 Spy Plane Make A Frightening Crosswind Landing In England (Updated)

Updated on Sep 20, 2021

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What It’s Like Being A Royal Air Force Photographer Capturing The Action On Deployment What It’s Like Being A Royal Air Force Photographer Capturing The Action On Deployment

By Corporal ‘Matty’ Matthews, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 8, 2021

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Watch This C-17 Engage Its Thrust Reversers In Mid-Air To Make An Extremely Rapid Descent Watch This C-17 Engage Its Thrust Reversers In Mid-Air To Make An Extremely Rapid Descent

Updated on Aug 4, 2021

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Aircraft Spotter Thanked By F-15E Pilot After Alerting Him To Malfunctioning Jet Aircraft Spotter Thanked By F-15E Pilot After Alerting Him To Malfunctioning Jet

Updated on Jul 24, 2021

Russia Threat Could See U.K. Fighter Jets Operating From Highways Once Again Russia Threat Could See U.K. Fighter Jets Operating From Highways Once Again

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

Arctic Pit Stop A First For British Typhoon Fighter Jets Arctic Pit Stop A First For British Typhoon Fighter Jets

Posted on Jul 15, 2021

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British F-35Bs Will Soon Fly Middle East Combat Missions From HMS Queen Elizabeth British F-35Bs Will Soon Fly Middle East Combat Missions From HMS Queen Elizabeth

Updated on May 3, 2021

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Check Out This Stunning Photo Of The Qatari-British Typhoon Squadron In Action Check Out This Stunning Photo Of The Qatari-British Typhoon Squadron In Action

Posted on Apr 26, 2021

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The Royal Air Force Just Can’t Get Enough Of The Chinook With 14 New Orders The Royal Air Force Just Can’t Get Enough Of The Chinook With 14 New Orders

Updated on Apr 21, 2021

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The Boscombe Down Incident Remains One Of Military Aviation’s Most Intriguing Mysteries The Boscombe Down Incident Remains One Of Military Aviation’s Most Intriguing Mysteries

By Brett Tingley

Updated on Apr 8, 2021

British Armed Forces Poised To Make Big Cuts To F-35 Plans And More British Armed Forces Poised To Make Big Cuts To F-35 Plans And More

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

British Typhoons Have Used Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles For The First Time In Combat British Typhoons Have Used Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles For The First Time In Combat

Updated on Mar 16, 2021

Top British F-35 Pilot On How His Fledgling Team Is Forging Its Own Path Forward Top British F-35 Pilot On How His Fledgling Team Is Forging Its Own Path Forward

Updated on Mar 15, 2021

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Yes, The U.S. Navy Also Took The Spitfire Into Battle During World War II Yes, The U.S. Navy Also Took The Spitfire Into Battle During World War II

Posted on Mar 5, 2021

The United Kingdom Has Chosen Who Will Build Its First Prototype Loyal Wingman Combat Drone The United Kingdom Has Chosen Who Will Build Its First Prototype Loyal Wingman Combat Drone

Posted on Jan 25, 2021

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Royal Air Force Turned A Torpedo Bomber Into A Flying Flamethrower During World War II Royal Air Force Turned A Torpedo Bomber Into A Flying Flamethrower During World War II

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

How British Tornados Used A Special Weapon To Ravage Saddam’s Airfields In Daring Desert Storm Raids How British Tornados Used A Special Weapon To Ravage Saddam’s Airfields In Daring Desert Storm Raids

Updated on Jan 15, 2021

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First Royal Air Force Wedgetail Radar Plane Will Be Converted From An Ex-Chinese Airliner First Royal Air Force Wedgetail Radar Plane Will Be Converted From An Ex-Chinese Airliner

Updated on Jan 4, 2021

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This Is All The Survival Gear That Apache Attack Helicopter Crews Fly Into Combat With This Is All The Survival Gear That Apache Attack Helicopter Crews Fly Into Combat With

Updated on Dec 28, 2020

Britain’s Shackleton Radar Plane Was Born As An Already Antiquated Cold War Dinosaur Britain’s Shackleton Radar Plane Was Born As An Already Antiquated Cold War Dinosaur

Posted on Dec 24, 2020

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You Can Buy The Royal Air Force’s Impressive Sentinel Radar Planes, But Only In Pieces You Can Buy The Royal Air Force’s Impressive Sentinel Radar Planes, But Only In Pieces

Updated on Dec 23, 2020

Watch Crew Eject From An Australian Super Hornet After An Aborted Takeoff Watch Crew Eject From An Australian Super Hornet After An Aborted Takeoff

Updated on Dec 9, 2020

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Here’s How An EC-135 Crew Pulled Off One Of The Most Jaw-Dropping Air Show Takeoffs Ever Here’s How An EC-135 Crew Pulled Off One Of The Most Jaw-Dropping Air Show Takeoffs Ever

By Robert Hopkins

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

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Strike Eagle Pilot Gives A Detailed Walk Around Tour Of An F-15E Strike Eagle Pilot Gives A Detailed Walk Around Tour Of An F-15E

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

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The Day The Royal Air Force Lost Six Jet Fighters In Just 45 Minutes The Day The Royal Air Force Lost Six Jet Fighters In Just 45 Minutes

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

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The Amazing Tale Of Bravo November, The British Chinook Helicopter That Refused To Die The Amazing Tale Of Bravo November, The British Chinook Helicopter That Refused To Die

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Everything We Know About The United Kingdom’s Big New Defense Spending Plan Everything We Know About The United Kingdom’s Big New Defense Spending Plan

Updated on Nov 19, 2020

Watch The Biggest Unexploded World War Two Bomb Ever Found in Poland Blow Up Watch The Biggest Unexploded World War Two Bomb Ever Found in Poland Blow Up

Updated on Nov 13, 2020

Aussie F/A-18 Hornet Bristling With Missiles Joins Others For Jaw-Dropping Photo Shoot Aussie F/A-18 Hornet Bristling With Missiles Joins Others For Jaw-Dropping Photo Shoot

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

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Squadron Showcases F-15E Strike Eagles Adorned With Villain-Themed Nose Art Ahead Of Halloween Squadron Showcases F-15E Strike Eagles Adorned With Villain-Themed Nose Art Ahead Of Halloween

Updated on Oct 28, 2020

Britain Banks On Tempest Future Fighter Program As Its Next Great Hope In Combat Airpower Britain Banks On Tempest Future Fighter Program As Its Next Great Hope In Combat Airpower

Updated on Oct 16, 2020

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RAF Tests Swarm Loaded With BriteCloud Electronic Warfare Decoys To Overwhelm Air Defenses RAF Tests Swarm Loaded With BriteCloud Electronic Warfare Decoys To Overwhelm Air Defenses

Updated on Oct 8, 2020

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Watch This C-17 Crew Experience Sinister-Looking St. Elmo’s Fire Watch This C-17 Crew Experience Sinister-Looking St. Elmo’s Fire

Posted on Oct 5, 2020

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Storm Clouds Gather Over F-35B Lightning As United Kingdom Prepares Defense Review Storm Clouds Gather Over F-35B Lightning As United Kingdom Prepares Defense Review

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

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The Air Force’s First Overseas-Based F-35A Unit Is Revealed And Now It Needs A Name The Air Force’s First Overseas-Based F-35A Unit Is Revealed And Now It Needs A Name