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Apr 1, 2018 · Why you can trust Sky News. Britain's youngest military wing was formed 100 years ago today. The Royal Air Force was formed after the First World War, authorised by King George V, to recognise the ...
Jun 28, 2024 · 28 Jun 2024. Armed Forces Week is a poignant time to honour and recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our people. In 2023 alone, more than 7,000 RAF personnel supported over 40 operations in more than 70 countries. The RAF personnel, made up of RAF Regulars, Reservists, and Civilians have demonstrated unwavering resilience and cutting-edge ...
Jun 5, 2023 · Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton is the new Chief of the Air Staff (Picture: RAF). ACM Sir Richard takes on the role of service chief as results from the UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey 2023 have shown that overall service life satisfaction among RAF personnel has dropped to the lowest level since 2007.
Aug 2, 2021 · In 2020 the Sentinel R.1 A&EWC aircraft were retired after 14 years in service, and it was recently announced the E-3D Sentry will be retired from service in 2022. This comes nearly 12 months before their replacement, the E-7A Wedgetail, enters service. To meet the needs of the RAF, NATO have agreed to provide their E-3 aircraft as coverage.
Our history. The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain. Post-war, the RAF underwent significant technological advancements and operational transformations.
Jan 9, 2024 · After some 30 years of flying in generally permissive air environments, the Royal Air Force (RAF) faces the prospect of fighting for control of the air in future operations once again. The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that the alternative is attritional, costly in blood and treasure and highly destructive.
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Oct 11, 2024 · RAF personnel, stations and aircraft work together to combat threats. Global operations. Our operations and training exercises around the world and in space.