The RAF will be equipped with twelve new F-35A fifth-generation aircraft, as part of the Security Defence Review.

From 13 to 20 June 2025, the King’s Colour Squadron, the Royal Air Force’s sole ceremonial unit, assumed public duties at the ...

In a recent evacuation operation, RAF A400M Atlas aircraft and crews actively engaged in transporting British nationals and their dependants from Tel Aviv, Israel to Larnaca, Cyprus. Over three days, ...

The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby. The aircraft paint scheme includes features that commemorate D-Day, with 2024 ...

History RAF Honington opened in 1937 during the expansion of the RAF due to the growing threat of War. Home to RAF and Czechoslovakian Bomber Squadrons, the Station was handed to the USAAF in 1942 as ...

Team Tempest is made up of a group of industry partners: BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Leonardo and MBDA. These partners are working with the Ministry of Defence to develop the technologies needed for the ...

History of the F-35B Lightning Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II is the result of decades of development starting with the US Navy’s 1983 Advanced Tactical Aircraft (ATA) program to replace the A-6 ...

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See more from the Royal Air ForceAbout Sir Walford Davies and Sir George Dyson recognised the need for music in the newly formed Royal Air Force. In 1918 Royal Air Force Music Services was established ...

Non-Commissioned other ranks Here is the rank structure for other ranks of the Royal Air Force. Ranks are shown in ascending order. In many cases, the Royal Air Force rank will be the junior of the ...

The University Air Squadron (UAS) offers a unique chance to sample RAF life. Our main role is to attract ambitious and intelligent students into a career as an RAF officer, but joining us doesn’t ...

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