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Royal Air Force
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Topics about the Royal Air Force, the air arm of the British Armed Forces.
RAF fighter pilots’ new helmets boast advanced display visor and night vision
The British Ministry of Defense has made a significant investment in BAE Systems’ cutting-edge fighter jet helmet called…
2023-09-14
Russian pilot intended to shoot down UK spy plane refuting ‘malfunction’ claims
The BBC has learned from defense sources that a Russian Su-27 fighter tried to shoot down a British…
2023-09-14
Royal Air Force unprepared for peer-on-peer conflict: parliamentary report
The UK House of Commons Defence Committee raised concerns regarding the air power capabilities of the Royal Air…
2023-09-12
Powerful sonic boom caused by RAF Eurofighter rips through parts of UK: video
A powerful sonic boom caused by a British Royal Air Force (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon was heard across three…
2023-08-31
‘Absolute folly’: UK’s defense committee slams E-7 Wedgetail procurement
The British House of Commons Defence Committee has released a scathing report on the UK’s defense procurement system,…
2023-07-17
RAF A400M flies nonstop from the United Kingdom to Guam
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas has carried out the longest-ever flight of this aircraft type between RAF…
2023-07-06
Trooping the Colour: the 70 aircraft set to join Charles III’s birthday flypast
In the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday, May 6, 2023, Charles III was crowned King in a coronation…
2023-06-17
RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near NATO airspace
Royal Air Force (RAF) fighters stationed in Estonia were scrambled to intercept a Russian Air Force flight group…
2023-06-15
Here’s where to catch the RAF Hercules farewell flypast across UK
A historic event is set to take place across the United Kingdom as a flypast is planned to commemorate…
2023-06-09
RAF pilots battle winds to land largest -ever aircraft on St Helena: video
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has shared footage of the largest-ever aircraft landing at Saint Helena Airport…
2023-06-09
New RAF Atlas transport aircraft capable of lifting 37-ton payload arrives in UK
The United Kingdom’s newest Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas transport aircraft has landed at the Brize Norton station…
2023-05-23
Coronation of King Charles III: discover the 68 aircraft set to join the flypast
[Ed. note: At the end, due to the weather conditions, with rain and low clouds over Central London,…
2023-05-06
“The side that adapts fastest prevails” Sir Richard Knighton, the UK’s next Air Chief
In an exclusive interview, AeroTime Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Richard Stephenson, met Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, who has…
2023-04-03
RAF jets scrambled to escort plane cause sonic boom over UK: video
A sonic boom that was heard over large parts of central England was caused by Royal Air Force…
2023-03-06
United Kingdom to train Ukraine’s pilots ahead of fighter deliveries
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Ukrainian fighter pilots will be trained in the United Kingdom. The…
2023-02-09
Royal Air Force grounds Hawk T2 fleet due to engine problem
The Royal Air Force has suspended flights of the Hawk T2 training aircraft after engine problems were identified. …
2023-01-27
Royal Air Force and Airbus complete first military transporter flight using SAF
For the first time, a military aircraft has flown in the UK using 100% sustainable aviation fuel on…
2022-11-21
Emirates A380, RAF Red Arrows perform spectacular flypast in Dubai: video
The Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo jet performed a spectacular flypast with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the…
2022-11-18