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For 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 …
F-35B Lightning - Royal Air Force
Specifications Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning: Powerplant: one Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan rated at 40,000lb st (177.88kN) with afterburning and 40,500lb st (180.10kN) for vertical take …
How we are organised - Royal Air Force
Learn how the different elements of the RAF fit together to deliver air and space power for the UK. Learn how the different elements of the RAF fit together to deliver air and space power for the …
Global operations - Royal Air Force
Annually. Exercise Virtual Flag sees the RAF and US partners train in Virtual Battlefield scenarios, at Kirtland Air Force Base, in New Mexico. Participants have been training together in a full …
Our history - Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal …
Team Tempest - Royal Air Force
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 …
RAF Ranks - Royal Air Force
Here is the rank structure for commissioned 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 three …
Being a cadet | Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Being an Air Cadet is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. You can join for however long you want. We’re not a recruiting organisation for the main RAF, so all the skills you learn and …
RAF Basic Recruit Training course | Royal Air Force
Week 1 sees Recruits arrive to where they will be living and training over the next 10 weeks. Days are long and busy, with early starts from 05:45am until around 20:15pm.
Roles - 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 …