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NATO Air Chiefs met at NATO Air Command today on NATO’s 75th Anniversary. Air and Space power are fundamental to NATO’s ability to deter an attack on the Alliance. The nations’ commitment to being ready to fly and fight is impressive.

106 years of the Royal Air Force ! ✈️

In 1918 #OnThisDay the RAF was formed as a separate Service, the first time that any country had formed an entirely separate and independent air force 🫡

Today also marks the day that King’s Colour Squadron officially change dress

15 Squadron handed over Force Protection duties at RAF Akrotiri to 1 Squadron

The Squadron is proud of its support to the station over the last 7 months

It leaves for the UK having made a great impression upon the wider Royal Air Force and military community

#FighttoDefend

Flt Lt Painter is our exchange officer with the ObjektSchutzRegiment 'Friesland' der Luftwaffe 🇬🇧🤝🇩🇪

Earlier this month he was given the honour of escorting the Bundeswehr standard during the Changing of Command ceremonial parade for the I. Battalion of the ObjSRgtLw 'F'.

Here's your latest RAF 60 Second Update, where we cover:

✈️ An RAF Atlas deploys to France on Exercise Volfa with Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF Elementary Flying Training.
⚫ Wreath laying takes place to mark the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape.

RAF Regiment King’s Colour Squadron The Tower of London Royal Air Force RAF News RAF Northolt ACM Sir Rich Knighton Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath RAF Regiment Recruitment RAF Regt Assoc Commander Combat Readiness Force Will be great to welcome the boys in blue back to The Tower.

The Wider Service Medal is a significant step in recognising our service personnel, and is something we hope will bring great pride to them and their families. The UK Armed Forces are world class, and this medal as a symbol of our gratitude and respect.' #WSM #MOD #UKArmedForces

Dates for your diary 📔

King’s Colour Squadron will be on Public Duties at the London Palaces over the following dates:

📍His Majesties The Tower of London Guard 26 April -03 May

📍King’s Guard at Buckingham Palace 13 -25 May

15 Squadron exercising to refine and practice their tactics for Urban Operations in the defence of Royal Air Force airfields 👌🏻

The Combat Readiness Force recently participated in Ex PACIFIC DEFENDER, Guam

Improving operational/tactical interoperability of Air Force Protection in the region ✅

Demonstrate the strength of international partnerships and alliances ✅

Contribute to regional security ✅

The Combat Readiness Force has recently deployed a team to Malta 🇲🇹

Offering specialised airfield defence training programme to A Coy, 1 Regt, Armed Forces of Malta. Focussed on airfield security.

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Today personnel from RAF Odiham RAF Halton & RAF Honington took part in a rowing event, each unit rowed a min of 100 mile - in keeping with the teams Distance Till Finish 🚣 🌊

A solid effort from all today🙏 raising £293 so far.

JG link below ⬇️😊

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No other ground close combat organisation offers the variety of roles that we do.

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⁦RAF Regiment Recruitment⁩ ⁦MPCT⁩

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This extraordinary team of RAF Regiment personnel have less than 400 nautical miles remaining of their immense Atlantic rowing challenge!
The end is almost in sight for the Atlantic Rocks as they strive to row a total of 3200 miles from Lanzarote to Antigua and raise vital

Great to see elements from across Global Enablement in Norway, led by the RAF Regiment of 5 Force Protection Wing from Commander Combat Readiness Force supported by Royal Norwegian Air Force

We continue to enhance our ability to project and operate Royal Air Force Air Power from the High North.

#WeEnable

The team have now rowed an incredible 2324 Nautical Miles or 2674 regular Miles! 🚣 🌊

Rowing at a solid 2.4kts - with an ETA into Jolly Harbour Marina of 3-7 March 2024!! 🍻

Any form of donation is appreciated & can be donated via this link ⬇️

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Recently tempted by a brave & tasty looking Yellowfin Tuna the team chose to do an inventory check on their remaining rations instead. 😋

Pleased to say they still have plenty 🙌🏻

Just Giving link below ⬇️

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📷 Photo taken from Google 📷

The team have now crossed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge - another HUGE milestone 🙌🏻.

Whilst they won’t have been able to see the world’s largest mountain chain - psychologically this is a massive step forward!

Per Ardua

Just Giving link below ⬇️

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The incredible Atlantic Rocks team have so far rowed almost 1800 nautical miles across the Atlantic and have less than 1000 to go!
They are facing numerous technical challenges as well as waves, weather, shipping, wildlife, high temperatures, sea sickness and enormous physical