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The world's first independent Air Force. Air and Space Power to Protect our Nation.

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Former & serving members of the RAF gathered at St Clement Danes Church for our Founders' Day Service.

2024 marks 100 yrs of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force & this year’s service recognised all the RAF Reserves who serve & have served in the RAF.

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Former & serving members of the RAF gathered at @DanesChurch for our Founders' Day Service. 2024 marks 100 yrs of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force & this year’s service recognised all the RAF Reserves who serve & have served in the RAF. More 👉 ow.ly/et6K50Rg8vy #RAuxAF100
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Iran’s attack last night was a dangerous and unnecessary escalation.

I want to pay tribute to the professionalism and bravery of the Royal Air Force and our allies in protecting civilians.

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Glorious images, including above the , from the transit across mainland Europe by the yesterday, flying from @rafwaddington to to begin pre-season training, known as Exercise Springhawk.

📸 Corporal Phil Dye flying with Red 10.

Glorious images, including above the #Alps, from the transit across mainland Europe by the #RedArrows yesterday, flying from @rafwaddington to #Croatia to begin pre-season training, known as Exercise Springhawk. 📸 Corporal Phil Dye flying with Red 10.
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Ready to soar into NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission.

Congratulations to 140 Expeditionary Air Wing at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, who have received their NATO mission-ready certificate! 📃

More 👉 raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

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⌛ Here's your latest 60 Second Update from RAF BBMF

- RAF Atlas airdrops into Gaza.
- Aircraft arrive in Romania for @nato Air Policing mission Operation Biloxi.
- 18 Squadron Chinooks deploy to RAF Shawbury to demonstrate ACE.
- RAF BBMF announce their 2024 display dates.

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The Royal Air Force has participated in a large-scale international aid airdrop into Gaza, to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

Over 10 tonnes of aid were dropped by an RAF Brize Norton A400M aircraft.

Full story: ow.ly/lEvM50RbJZ6

The Royal Air Force has participated in a large-scale international aid airdrop into Gaza, to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Over 10 tonnes of aid were dropped by an @RAFBrizeNorton A400M aircraft. Full story: ow.ly/lEvM50RbJZ6
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RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft were recently seen being refuelled by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

RAF Mildenhall

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RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft were recently seen being refuelled by a @usairforce KC-135 Stratotanker. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 @RAFMildenhall More about Rivet Joint 👉 ow.ly/kJWJ50RayRj #NATO75 #WeAreNATO #Interoperability
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61 days. 19 hours. 14 minutes. That’s how long it took Atlantic Rocks to row from Lanzarote to Antigua, covering an amazing 3200NM. 🚣

A challenging endeavour was made harder by difficult weather conditions & obstacles the team had to overcome.

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61 days. 19 hours. 14 minutes. That’s how long it took @atlantic_rocks1 to row from Lanzarote to Antigua, covering an amazing 3200NM. 🚣 A challenging endeavour was made harder by difficult weather conditions & obstacles the team had to overcome. More 👉 ow.ly/xA6250R98s2
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2 Mechanical Transport Squadron, 5001 Squadron Engineers & 1 Expeditionary Logistics Squadron joined Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace for Exercise Energise Volfa, distributing over 500,000L of aviation fuel with their Tactical Aviation Refueller. ⛽

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2 Mechanical Transport Squadron, 5001 Squadron Engineers & 1 Expeditionary Logistics Squadron joined @Armee_de_lair for Exercise Energise Volfa, distributing over 500,000L of aviation fuel with their Tactical Aviation Refueller. ⛽ @RAF_Wittering More 👉 ow.ly/MshX50R9pXE
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Royal Air Force Typhoons conduct armed patrols from bases in the Middle East & Europe.

This activity is part of defending NATO 's eastern flanks & supporting counter Daesh activity.

RAF Akrotiri RAF Lossiemouth RAF Coningsby

✈️ into #PhoonFriday @RoyalAirForce Typhoons conduct armed patrols from bases in the Middle East & Europe. This activity is part of defending @NATO 's eastern flanks & supporting counter Daesh activity. @RAFAkrotiri @RAFLossiemouth @RAFConingsby
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Touch down & ramp up!

Typhoons from IX (B) Squadron recently arrived in Romania along with 140 Expeditionary Air Wing in preparation of Operation Biloxi, an enhanced air policing mission in support of the UK’s NATO contribution. 🤝

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On this day 75 years ago NATO was formed as an international collective defence against the old Soviet Union.

The RAF continues to deliver the UK's NATO Air component contribution alongside its global allies & partners.

Defence Operations 🇬🇧

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Performing with Sir Tom Jones 🎺, racing in Karting championships 🏁, & facilitating the processing and dissemination of intelligence 🖥️ - just some of the highlights from March's featured personnel.

Find out more about their careers 🔗 ow.ly/eyPt50R6qsj

Performing with Sir Tom Jones 🎺, racing in Karting championships 🏁, & facilitating the processing and dissemination of intelligence 🖥️ - just some of the highlights from March's featured personnel. Find out more about their careers 🔗 ow.ly/eyPt50R6qsj #ValueOurPeople
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In 2021, the Government published a list of recommendations in the Reserve Forces Review 2030. Less than a year later, Russia invaded Ukraine.

What happened to RF30? RAuxAF's Commandant General, AVM Munro, speaks to .

On your podcast app or 🔗 ow.ly/eniU50R6lqg

In 2021, the Government published a list of recommendations in the Reserve Forces Review 2030. Less than a year later, Russia invaded Ukraine. What happened to RF30? RAuxAF's Commandant General, AVM Munro, speaks to #InsideAIR. On your podcast app or 🔗 ow.ly/eniU50R6lqg
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Happy 100th Anniversary Royal Canadian Air Force! 🎉

A message to our close ally from ACM Sir Rich Knighton, extending the RAF’s congratulations to every member of your force, for all that you've achieved since your inception in 1924.

We look forward to the RCAF100 celebrations later this year. 💯

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Today we mark 106 years since the @‌RoyalAirForce became the world’s first independent Air Force, and we also congratulate @‌RCAF_ARC on reaching its centenary. 

Today we mark 106 years since the @‌RoyalAirForce became the world’s first independent Air Force, and we also congratulate @‌RCAF_ARC on reaching its centenary. #StrongerTogether
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UK Space Command was formed three years ago today, on 1 April 2021.

23 people worked for UK Space Command when it was formed. We now have 570 people working to keep space safe, secure, and sustainable, alongside our international partners.

Learn more: raf.mod.uk/what-we-do/uk-…

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On this day in 1918, Lord Trenchard announced the formation of the world’s first independent air force. ✈️

Today, 106 years later, the dedication, professionalism, and innovation that we were founded upon remains the same as we continue to fly and fight.

On this day in 1918, Lord Trenchard announced the formation of the world’s first independent air force. ✈️ Today, 106 years later, the dedication, professionalism, and innovation that we were founded upon remains the same as we continue to fly and fight.
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