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.
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 …
My RAF - Royal Air Force
My career. Access to your JPA personal information. Visibility of promotion information relevant to you. Access to a list of assignment opportunity alongside a new 2-way communication tool for you and your career manager
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.
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 …
Our history - Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal moments like the Battle of Britain. Post-war, the RAF underwent significant technological advancements and ...
Senior Appointments - Royal Air Force
Nov 28, 2024 · Information about the latest RAF senior appointments. 2024 17 December 2024. Air Commodore M L Cunningham to be Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff Headquarters British Forces Cyprus in August 2025, in succession to Brigadier A P L Dawes.. Air Commodore C J Layden to be Combat Air Force Commander in January 2025 in succession to Air Commodore H Edwards whose next appointment has been ...
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 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.