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Look this way for Exercise Red Flag 25…👀🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦 #StrongerTogether #RoyalAirForce #ArmedForces

Look this way for Exercise Red Flag 25…👀🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦 #StrongerTogether #RoyalAirForce #ArmedForces

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We see you… 👀 #StrongerTogether #AlwaysVigilant #SecuringTheSkies

We see you… 👀 #StrongerTogether #AlwaysVigilant #SecuringTheSkies

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The RAF has taken part in a multinational exercise on Europe’s eastern flank, to demonstrate air integration with our European partners. 🇸🇪 🇧🇪 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 We are built to respond, alongside our allies. #StrongerTogether Imagery courtesy of Försvarsmakten

The RAF has taken part in a multinational exercise on Europe’s eastern flank, to demonstrate air integration with our European partners. 🇸🇪 🇧🇪 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 We are built to respond, alongside our allies. #StrongerTogether Imagery courtesy of Försvarsmakten

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The UK became the first nation to conduct a full transit through NATO air space, from its most southerly point in the Mediterranean to the Barents Sea in the High North with a RAF Rivet Joint. Defence Operations 🇬🇧 Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 RAF Waddington RAF Mildenhall USAFE-AFAFRICA #StrongerTogether

The UK became the first nation to conduct a full transit through NATO air space, from its most southerly point in the Mediterranean to the Barents Sea in the High North with a RAF Rivet Joint. Defence Operations 🇬🇧 Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 RAF Waddington RAF Mildenhall USAFE-AFAFRICA #StrongerTogether

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Mission Ready ✅. We’ve landed in Nevada for #ExerciseRedFlag. Let the games begin ✈️. Read more about Red Flag via the link in the comments. #FlyAndFight

Mission Ready ✅. We’ve landed in Nevada for #ExerciseRedFlag. Let the games begin ✈️. Read more about Red Flag via the link in the comments. #FlyAndFight

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19 nations 🌏 Over 35,000 military personnel 🫡 One common goal 🤝 #TalismanSabre25 is underway 👀 More coming soon... #StrongerTogether #TS25

19 nations 🌏 Over 35,000 military personnel 🫡 One common goal 🤝 #TalismanSabre25 is underway 👀 More coming soon... #StrongerTogether #TS25

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From everyone at the Royal Air Force, we would like to wish a #MerryChristmas to our sister services: Royal Navy and British Army 🇬🇧! We hope everyone has a great #Christmas, at home or overseas!🎄☃️🎅

From everyone at the Royal Air Force, we would like to wish a #MerryChristmas to our sister services: Royal Navy and British Army 🇬🇧! We hope everyone has a great #Christmas, at home or overseas!🎄☃️🎅

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Over the weekend, a team of 12 area air traffic controllers from 78 Squadron, with support from NATS, expertly sequenced 29 aircraft from the RAF for the King's Birthday Flypast. Here's a look at the incredible display from their perspective. #RoyalAirForce #WeEnable

Over the weekend, a team of 12 area air traffic controllers from 78 Squadron, with support from NATS, expertly sequenced 29 aircraft from the RAF for the King's Birthday Flypast. Here's a look at the incredible display from their perspective. #RoyalAirForce #WeEnable

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Teamwork above the clouds 🇬🇧 ✈️ 🇩🇪 ⛽ At night, RAF Typhoons refuel from Luftwaffe A400M - a vital link that extends reach, endurance and operational flexibility. Read more on night flying: #WeAreNATO #Train2BReady #AlwaysVigilant #SecuringtheSkies

Teamwork above the clouds 🇬🇧 ✈️ 🇩🇪 ⛽ At night, RAF Typhoons refuel from Luftwaffe A400M - a vital link that extends reach, endurance and operational flexibility. Read more on night flying: #WeAreNATO #Train2BReady #AlwaysVigilant #SecuringtheSkies

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We've seen off an epic first week on Exercise Red Flag. 🚩 Flying daily Typhoon and Voyager missions in the skies of Nevada. Now we kick off week two with more combat sorties with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force. 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 Defence Operations 🇬🇧

We've seen off an epic first week on Exercise Red Flag. 🚩 Flying daily Typhoon and Voyager missions in the skies of Nevada. Now we kick off week two with more combat sorties with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force. 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 Defence Operations 🇬🇧

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We Are NATO. 🤝 75 years. 32 nations. 29 languages. One NATO. #WeAreNATO #RIAT24 NATO

We Are NATO. 🤝 75 years. 32 nations. 29 languages. One NATO. #WeAreNATO #RIAT24 NATO

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Today at 1:45pm, subject to weather, serviceability, and operational requirements, RAF aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe. #VEDay80

Today at 1:45pm, subject to weather, serviceability, and operational requirements, RAF aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe. #VEDay80

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The Defence Investment Plan marks a significant milestone for UK Defence and the RAF. Through investment in our people, technology and capabilities, the DIP will accelerate modernisation, strengthen our contribution to NATO, and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.

The Defence Investment Plan marks a significant milestone for UK Defence and the RAF. Through investment in our people, technology and capabilities, the DIP will accelerate modernisation, strengthen our contribution to NATO, and prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow.

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Aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army 🇬🇧 & Royal Air Force will celebrate His Majesty the King’s Birthday with a flypast at 13:00. 70 aircraft will fly through the skies above Buckingham Palace & The The Royal Family. #KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour

Aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army 🇬🇧 & Royal Air Force will celebrate His Majesty the King’s Birthday with a flypast at 13:00. 70 aircraft will fly through the skies above Buckingham Palace & The The Royal Family. #KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour

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Today at 1pm, subject to weather, serviceability, & operational requirements, over 30 aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday following the King’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour).

Today at 1pm, subject to weather, serviceability, & operational requirements, over 30 aircraft will take to the skies above London and over Buckingham Palace to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Official Birthday following the King’s Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour).

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🇬🇧🇯🇵 #OpHightower was more than a mission, it was a chance to work alongside great friends. We strengthened our defence partnership with JASDF, built vital skills & boosted interoperability. United for peace & stability across the Indo-Pacific. 🤝✈️ 防衛省航空自衛隊

🇬🇧🇯🇵 #OpHightower was more than a mission, it was a chance to work alongside great friends. We strengthened our defence partnership with JASDF, built vital skills & boosted interoperability. United for peace & stability across the Indo-Pacific. 🤝✈️ 防衛省航空自衛隊

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An official statement from Group Captain Robbie Lees, Commander Display Air Wing, following the RAF Coningsby accident. Read the full statement here:

An official statement from Group Captain Robbie Lees, Commander Display Air Wing, following the RAF Coningsby accident. Read the full statement here:

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Introducing a new uncrewed aircraft into service: StormShroud. The first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs), this will revolutionise the RAF’s advantage in the most contested battlespaces. Full story:

Introducing a new uncrewed aircraft into service: StormShroud. The first of a new family of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs), this will revolutionise the RAF’s advantage in the most contested battlespaces. Full story:

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun & in the morning, We will remember them, We will remember them. The Last Post and Reveille is played by Corporal Bailey at Westminster Abbey. RAF Music

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun & in the morning, We will remember them, We will remember them. The Last Post and Reveille is played by Corporal Bailey at Westminster Abbey. RAF Music

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On this day 80 years ago, thanks to ingenuity & innovation, the crews of 617 Squadron embarked on a daring raid to strike at the heart of the German war machine. That spirit of innovation continues to this day. Read more: RAF BBMF #Dambusters80

On this day 80 years ago, thanks to ingenuity & innovation, the crews of 617 Squadron embarked on a daring raid to strike at the heart of the German war machine. That spirit of innovation continues to this day. Read more: RAF BBMF #Dambusters80

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✈️RAF aircraft are supporting NATO's Eastern Sentry - a key mission strengthening allied air defence. Our crews are working alongside our partners #SecuringTheSkies. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

✈️RAF aircraft are supporting NATO's Eastern Sentry - a key mission strengthening allied air defence. Our crews are working alongside our partners #SecuringTheSkies. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

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#OpHIGHMAST is in full swing #CSG25 💪 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, are one of our key partners working closely together to support the mission 🤝

#OpHIGHMAST is in full swing #CSG25 💪 🇪🇸 Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, are one of our key partners working closely together to support the mission 🤝

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41 (Test and Evaluation) Squadron pushed the Typhoon to its limits in Finland. 🇫🇮 Landing and taking off on icy runways, operating in below freezing conditions. 🥶 Exercise Snowrider proved the Typhoon’s versatility, capable to #FlyAndFight anywhere.

41 (Test and Evaluation) Squadron pushed the Typhoon to its limits in Finland. 🇫🇮 Landing and taking off on icy runways, operating in below freezing conditions. 🥶 Exercise Snowrider proved the Typhoon’s versatility, capable to #FlyAndFight anywhere.

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Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Red Arrows RAF Waddington

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Red Arrows RAF Waddington

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If you live in Lincs you may have heard a sonic boom earlier this week, from RAF Typhoons. They were responding to a request to identify an aircraft that wasn't communicating. This is known as Quick Reaction Alert (QRA). Watch the video below to discover more about QRA.

If you live in Lincs you may have heard a sonic boom earlier this week, from RAF Typhoons. They were responding to a request to identify an aircraft that wasn't communicating. This is known as Quick Reaction Alert (QRA). Watch the video below to discover more about QRA.

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TONIGHT AT 9PM: Get a glimpse into life and global operations at one of the RAF’s busiest stations, RAF Lossiemouth. #TopGunsC4 🎬Top Guns: Inside the RAF 📆Mon 21 Aug 📺 9PM, Channel 4

TONIGHT AT 9PM: Get a glimpse into life and global operations at one of the RAF’s busiest stations, RAF Lossiemouth. #TopGunsC4 🎬Top Guns: Inside the RAF 📆Mon 21 Aug 📺 9PM, Channel 4

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From across the alliance, NATO nations united at Royal International Air Tattoo 2025. This collaborative video celebrates what it means to stand together. Many nations. One Alliance. One purpose. #StrongerTogether #RIAT #WeAreNATO #SecuringTheSkies

From across the alliance, NATO nations united at Royal International Air Tattoo 2025. This collaborative video celebrates what it means to stand together. Many nations. One Alliance. One purpose. #StrongerTogether #RIAT #WeAreNATO #SecuringTheSkies

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RAF personnel are in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape; the remarkable story of a multinational group of aviators that worked together to escape the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. The music is provided by RAF Music. Per Ardua.

RAF personnel are in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape; the remarkable story of a multinational group of aviators that worked together to escape the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. The music is provided by RAF Music. Per Ardua.

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The RAF’s petrol station in the sky. Keeping NATO flying, defending air space and deterring aggression around the clock. Ilmavoimat Försvarsmakten

The RAF’s petrol station in the sky. Keeping NATO flying, defending air space and deterring aggression around the clock. Ilmavoimat Försvarsmakten

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