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 Services, the Royal Navy having seniority over both the Army and RAF. Rank insignia for commissioned ranks is worn on ...
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 technologies needed for the next generation of combat air.
UK Space Command - Royal Air Force
Making space safe, secure and sustainable for all generations. Making space safe, secure and sustainable for all generations. Daily lives around the world rely on satellites and systems in space, and they also underpin military operations across …
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 spectrum of air, land, surface, space, and cyber warfighting regularly since 2009.
Battle of Britain - Royal Air Force
For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. In 1940 it experienced its greatest test in the Battle of Britain. Using science, ingenuity, and support from across the UK and overseas, the RAF defended the UK from Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe. It …
The Hercules in RAF service | Royal Air Force
Jun 26, 2023 · The Lockheed Hercules retires from RAF service on 30 June 2023 concluding over 56 years of service to the nation. As this selection of images from the Air Historical Branch show tactical airlift has been, and remains, at the heart of UK Defence operations across the globe.
RAF's Wedgetail flies in the UK for the first time
Sep 20, 2024 · The RAF’s Wedgetail E7 AEW Mk1 aircraft has taken its maiden test flight from Birmingham Airport in the UK.. This marks an important milestone in the delivery of this cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control capability (AEW&C). Currently unpainted, the aircraft undertook what is known as a Functional Check flight, which tests flying control, engine, and avionics systems following the ...
Armed Forces Pension Calculator - Update | Royal Air Force
Jul 12, 2023 · The enhanced Armed Forces Pension calculator went live on 1 August 2023.The calculator will provide Serving Personnel with an illustration of their pension entitlement and, for those who are in-scope for the 2015 Remedy, a side-by-side comparison of their reformed and legacy scheme benefits.
RAF Basic Recruit Training course | Royal Air Force
May 6, 2022 · 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.
RAF Cranwell - Royal Air Force
3 Flying Training School 3 Flying Training School has its headquarters at RAF Cranwell.The School is responsible for Elementary Flying Training (EFT) and Multi-Engine Pilot Training (MEPT), including Mission Crew (Fixed wing and ISTAR) and Remotely Piloted Air Systems, for all of the three UK armed forces.