News

Royal Air Force

12th February 2012

Top Stories

A Royal Air Force C-17 transport aircraftMOD to buy extra C-17 aircraft

Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced that the MOD is to order an additional C-17 Globemaster, taking the number of aircraft in the RAF's fleet to eight.8 Feb 12

Florence GreenLast known Service person from WWI dies

The world's last known surviving Service person from the First World War has died aged 110.8 Feb 12

Flypast by a DC-3 Dakota aircraftRAF Regiment holds 70th anniversary commemorative service

The Royal Air Force Regiment commemorated its 70th anniversary in a special service held yesterday...8 Feb 12

Flight Lieutenant Wales (right) with his pilotPrince William takes up duties in the Falklands

Flight Lieutenant Wales has commenced his duties as an RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter...6 Feb 12

A 12 (Bomber) Squadron Tornado GR4Afghanistan operational air update 28 January 2012

RAF personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 22 to 28 January 2012....3 Feb 12

More Royal Air Force News

Queen discusses Libya operations at RAF Marham 3 Feb 12
RAF snipers protect Afghan family from insurgent attack 1 Feb 12
Defence Anaesthetists knocked out to win outstanding certificate of honour 27 Jan 12
New airmen and women for the New Year 27 Jan 12
Olympic security training continues with military aviation exercise 25 Jan 12
Royal Auxiliary Air Force medic saves lives 24 Jan 12
Defence Minister discusses space security 17 Jan 12
Historic RAF squadron disbands 16 Jan 12
Navy and RAF among top 100 employers of gay people 13 Jan 12

See all Royal Air Force stories in the News Archive

Defence News

in this section:

LIBYA: Operation ELLAMY

Defence Committee commends Armed Forces for Libya mission

The UK's contribution to the NATO mission in Libya has been commended by the...8 Feb 12

HMS Brocklesby rewarded for part in Libya mission

HMS Brocklesby has been awarded the accolade of Britian's best minehunter for...2 Feb 12

The UK's contribution to freeing Libya

At its peak the UK had around 4,000 personnel, 37 aircraft and four ships...5 Jan 12

Last RAF convoy comes home following Libya operations

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, has welcomed...14 Dec 11

Read more Operations in Libya stories

See all In Depth stories

Related Links

Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force News

RAF Operations

RAF Equipment

News Feed

RSS Feed for Top 5 RAF News Top 5 RAF News  
RSS Feed for Recent RAF News Recent RAF News  
What is an RSS feed?
Page rated 57 times
This page has an average rating of 3/5