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For over a hundred years the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected Britain’s power and influence around the world.
What we do | Royal Air Force
The RAF works with partners around the world to strengthen national and international security and to protect the interests and influence of the UK and our allies. We identify and manage threats before they materialise through intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).
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.
Aircraft - Royal Air Force
Profiles of all the RAF's active aircraft - role, capability, specifications, recognition, history, current squadrons and stations.
How we are organised - Royal Air Force
RAF squadrons can fly aircraft or be ground based, carrying out many roles including combat, training, reconnaissance, and equipment testing. RAF Global Enablement have squadrons that are dedicated to providing the critical capabilities required to …
News articles - Royal Air Force
RAF joined counterparts from the United States, Canada and Australia on Exercise Red Flag Nellis 25-1.
RAF Recruitment | Find Your Role - Royal Air Force
An Apprenticeship in the Royal Air Force offers you the chance to gain a professional qualification as part of a challenging and unique career.
Global operations - Royal Air Force
The RAF in Europe’s largest air power exercise building collective security and defence skills, with aircraft and troops from the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, USA, and NATO partners.
RAF Recruitment | Pilot | Royal Air Force
As a Royal Air Force Pilot, you will fly fast-jets for air-to-air combat or ground attack missions, transport aircraft for military support or helicopters.
Voyager - Royal Air Force
Voyager is the RAF’s sole air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker and also operates as a strategic air transport. The aircraft is in service as the Voyager KC.Mk 2, equipped with two underwing pods for refuelling fast jets, and as the Voyager KC.Mk 3, …