RAF Nostalgia & Wit
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For those with an interest in the Royal Air Force; sharing banter, jokes, history & news all related to life & times serving in (and after) the RAF.
Joined April 2015
Repatriation notification: Be advised that the repatriation of Lance Corporal George Hooley of the Parachute Regiment will take place on Wednesday 17 December 2025. Cortege expected to pass the memorial garden 3pm-3.30pm, before reaching the Radcliffe 4.30pm. Utrinque Paratus
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Posted WITHOUT COMMENT (as we all know which service is the cleverest) to all of my Army chums....
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The world seems to be going to pot, but my faith has been restored by 3 Men. @The_AndyJohnson @CowensSteve @JohnNicholRAF who have all donated books for my BLESMA charity night. A huge thank you to you all
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#OnThisDay 12th June 1982, the Surgical Units of Ajax Bay, Teal Inlet, Fitzroy and the Hospital Ship SS Uganda were doing a sterling of job-saving lives in the most demanding of circumstances, #FalklandsWar1982
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Really quite “gutted” that the flight did not include Finningley, where so many aircrew selections took place. Shame.
Today is the flypast to mark the retirement of the C-130 Hercules from RAF service! We’d love to see your photos of the Hercules as they fly over sites of significance to the aircraft and 47 Squadron, so please post them below. Routing & timings 👉 https://t.co/gj4kYmx4B2
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Atlas A400Ms and Tactical Air Traffic Controllers from @RAFBrizeNorton have conducted beach landing training at Pembrey Sands in West Wales. Ensuring they are fully prepared to land the aircraft on natural surfaces like grass or sand in remote locations. 👉 https://t.co/CZXjzWYXgz
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You have got to give credit where credit is due. Guardsman feints on parade but carries on regardless… Well done that Guardsperson…!
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@gregbagwell When I was in the RAF everyone was there on merit not due to a D&I quota. Be it white, green, blue, purple, black, female. We did not care as you were part of a team. The RAF is not there to represent society but to protect it. The RAF were the best of the best. Keep it that way
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Yesterday at a Climate Change event in the House of Lords with the team talking about some of our many initiatives to play our part.
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Today I saw a lone hearse travelling along a main road with a passenger on their last journey; the coffin was draped with the #RoyalAirForce Ensign. I stopped and saluted. No idea who you were, but thank you for your service. #BlueSkies
#PerArduaAdAstra
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Tactical Medical Wing truly getting into the Christmas Spirit last week!🎅 🏃🏼♀️Brightening up @RAFBrizeNorton on a foggy day. Like this post if you’re looking forward to your Christmas break 🎉
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Over 100 veterans and next of kin travelled to the Falkland Islands for Remembrance, honouring all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇬🇧🇫🇰 Funded by the MOD, the visit marked the 40th anniversary year of the conflict. @BFSouthAtlantic @GHFalklands @FalklandsRepUK
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Served our Sovereign and Country? Then please complete this short survey. It took just 15 minutes for me to complete, and will no doubt have a positive effect on our family in arms.
The first ever Veterans' Survey has been launched today. Veterans' Affairs Minister @JohnnyMercerUK calls on ex-military personnel to fill in the survey, which takes less than 30 minutes. https://t.co/HenLVXRG3J
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Okay, it’s ‘murican, but this B17 landed on UK soil (Eastchurch) post mission. Miraculously, the tail gunner, Roy Urick, survived albeit as a POW. Hat off to the front seats for getting her down. Might need a bit more than speed tape for the next trip. #WeWillRememberThem
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Cpl Maheshkumar "Mick" Islania, 34, and his 6 month old daughter, Nivruti Mahesh. Murdered by PIRA 26 October 1989. RIP We Will Remember Them Per Ardua Ad Astra
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After departing @BmthAirFest, the @RAFTyphoonTeam and @ChinookDisplay met at the white cliffs for valuable training. Both aircraft types have recently been involved with @NATO_AIRCOM in Eastern Europe. Full story: https://t.co/KAfTvHPBFn
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