Aircraft - Royal Air Force
WEBProfiles of all the RAF's active aircraft - role, capability, specifications, recognition, history, current squadrons and stations.
F-35B Lightning - Royal Air Force
WEBIn British service the aircraft is known only as F-35B Lightning, losing its ‘II’ (it is actually the RAF’s third Lightning, after the Lockheed P-38 and English Electric Lightning). The first frontline Lightning unit, 617 Sqn ‘Dambusters’ arrived at RAF Marham with an initial four aircraft on June 6, 2018.
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WEBFor over a hundred years the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected Britain’s power and influence around the world. We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflict, and provide assistance in an uncertain world ...
News articles - Royal Air Force
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Read the latest news articles about the Royal Air Force, its operations, achievements, personnel, and history. Stay updated on RAF news and events.
Spitfire - Royal Air Force
WEBThe iconic Supermarine Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before or since World War Two - 20,341 in total. There are six Spitfires on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Learn more about the role and history of the ...
Lancaster - Royal Air Force
WEBThe Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. There are only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world - 7,377 were built. Lancaster PA474 was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester on 31 May 1945, just after VE day. The war in the Far East ended before she was ...
Roles - Royal Air Force
WEBSee more from the Royal Air Force. When the Royal Air Force is not on operations, it is training. The Training Specialisation offers a range of opportunities with a common aim of maximising the potential of RAF Personnel in order to ensure that the Service delivers its operational capabilities.
UK RAF Stations Map - Royal Air Force
WEBInteractive map of RAF stations (bases) in the UK. Rollover a marker to see the name of the station or click on it to go to information about that station.
Voyager - Royal Air Force
WEBVoyager is the RAF’s sole air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker and also operates as a strategic air transport. The aircraft is in service as the Voyager KC.Mk 2, equipped with two underwing pods for refuelling fast jets, and as the Voyager KC.Mk 3, with an additional centreline hose for use by large aircraft.
Displays | Red Arrows - Royal Air Force
WEBRed Arrows displays. These are locations and dates where the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will display in 2024. Unless otherwise stated, these dates are for aerobatic shows at public events rather than flypasts. Dates and locations are subject to change and further displays may be added at a later stage. The RAF Events Team – rather than ...
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