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The world's first independent Air Force. Air and Space Power to Protect our Nation.
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Following a period of system testing and evaluation the Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail WT001 conducted a further Functional Check Flight today as it departed @ModBDN en route to @bhx_official as it progresses to the next stage of its modification and test activities.
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Looking back on #OpHighmast ↩️ From Cyprus to Oman, this operation linked Combat Air ISTAR & Air Mobility into one agile network across the Middle East. 🌍 Every mile mattered. The Carrier Strike Group stayed mission-ready thanks to RAF excellence. 💪⚡️
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See our article, with all of our categories and winners! 👉
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The RAF Photographic Competition showcases the skill, dedication, and spirit of our people. From aircraft in action to life on the ground, every shot tells a story.
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The People’s Choice results are IN! ✈️ We asked you to decide, and you didn’t disappoint. 🇬🇧 This year, you voted for Corporal Tom of Viscom Ops with “The Office."🏆 A massive congratulations to all of our entrants - it’s been a great year for our photographers. 📸
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Answer: C 💯⛽️✈️ = 100 tonnes. The RAF’s Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport is capable of offloading up to 111 tonnes of fuel during air-to-air refuelling missions, depending on configuration and flight profile. 🍌
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@MediaRAF Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or at 👉 https://t.co/zr9nUgGxHr
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InsideAIR is a behind the wire view of the RAF, its people, technology and operations. Listen here or on your favourite podcast app.
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❓How does the RAF stay “ready to fight”? AS1 Keen of @MediaRAF lifts the lid on Exercise Southern Sunrise, where the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment deploy to the Falkland Islands for training. 🇫🇰 Listen to #InsideAIR, the RAF’s podcast to find out more. 🎧
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Looking back on #OpHighmast 🌊 It kicked off in the Mediterranean with Exercise Med Strike: 21 warships ⚓ 3 subs 🛳️ 41 fast jets ✈️ 8,000+ personnel 👥 Typhoon patrols, F-35s & Voyager refuels set the tempo. Agile, united, ready. 🇬🇧💪 @NATO @RoyalNavy @COMUKCSG
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See the full imagery and other category winners here! 👉
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The RAF Photographic Competition showcases the skill, dedication, and spirit of our people. From aircraft in action to life on the ground, every shot tells a story.
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📸 The results are IN! 🇬🇧✈️ Today, we��re looking at the Annual RAF Photographic Competition winners in Category K - Amateur. 🏆 The results are as follows: 🥇 In first place, Billy Roberts with “F-35”
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The P-8A Poseidon are protecting our seas with the @RoyalNavy 24/7. We work with our Icelandic partners to secure this strategically important region and contribute to NATO’s collective defence. Always watching. 👀 #AlwaysVigilant #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
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🚁 Chinook Force in Action on Exercise Pinion Titan From troops to artillery to air defence, the Chinook Force delivers unmatched reach and agility, keeping UK defence ready for anything. 💪 @BritishArmy #AirMobility #JointOperations #RAF
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🥈 In second place, Air Specialist 1 Kirwan of Viscom Ops with “Through the VisCommsEyes”
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📸 The results are IN! 🇬🇧✈️ Today, we’re looking at the Annual RAF Photographic Competition winners in Category J - Video. 🏆 The results are as follows: 🥇 In first place, Air Specialist 1 Lewis of RAFAT with “Photo Chasing the Red Arrows”
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@PoppyFactory @aircadets View their tour of the Poppy Factory here:
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It’s two weeks on from #Remembrance Sunday, but the message remains: we must never forget. Missed it first time around? Watch Cadet Flight Sergeant Scully & Cadet Warrant Officer Merry as they explore @PoppyFactory in Richmond. Video in the comments 👇 @aircadets
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📸 The results are IN! 🇬🇧✈️ Today, we’re looking at the Annual RAF Photographic Competition winners in Category I - The Mallett Student Trophy. 🏆 The results are as follows: 🥇 In first place, Air Recruit Phoebe of RAF Cosford
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