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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. We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflict, …
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 the lower arm of dress uniform.
Passenger Information | RAF Brize Norton | Royal Air Force
Passenger feedback. Contact Passenger Services at Brize Norton: Email: BZN-AMS-PassengerFeedback@mod.gov.uk. Info for flying to and from RAF Brize Norton, including departure and arrival times, flight bookings, checking in, and baggage allowances.
RAF Basic Recruit Training course | Royal Air Force
RAF Halton provides behind the scenes action on what the 10-week Basic Recruit Training course looks like. All the videos are available to watch on YouTube, sharing an insight as to what happens on each week of the course, from arrival to graduation. Week 1 sees Recruits arrive to where they will be living and training over the next 10 weeks.
RAF Cranwell - Royal Air Force
The Combined Cadet Force (RAF) has 220 units in both state and public schools in the UK and at three locations overseas. In total there are approximately 55,000 cadets and volunteers, a flying training school and two adventure training centres, which are all managed by HQ RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC). The RAFAC is a world-class uniformed training ...
RAF Brize Norton - Royal Air Force
RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, is the largest RAF Station with approximately 5,800 Service Personnel, 300 civilian staff and 1,200 contractors. The Station is home to the RAF's Air Mobility Force, encompassing Strategic and Tactical Air Transport, and Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) forces, as well as being host to many lodger and reserve units.
Senior Appointments - Royal Air Force
Oct 24, 2024 · Information about the latest RAF senior appointments. 2024 31 October 2024. Air Vice-Marshal A K Gillespie CBE to be promoted Air Marshal and to be Director General Defence Safety Authority in November 2024 in succession to Air Marshal S J Shell CB OBE who is leaving the Service.. Air Vice-Marshal T N Jennings OBE to be Deputy Commandant, Royal College of Defence Studies in November 2024 in ...
Find your local squadron | Royal Air Force Air Cadets
There are lots of benefits and opportunities for cadets, both personally and for careers. Being an adult volunteer is challenging and rewarding and helps the cadets run smoothly. There are over 1000 squadrons across the UK and overseas, use the map to find a squadron, or search by postcode, squadron ...
RAF Akrotiri - Royal Air Force
RAF Akrotiri is an extremely busy Permanent Joint Operating Base that supports ongoing operations in the region as well as support for the Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus. It is used as a forward mounting base for overseas operations in the Middle East and for fast jet training. RAF Akrotiri’s Griffin helicopters also play an important search ...
UK RAF Stations Map - Royal Air Force
UK RAF Stations Map. Rollover a marker to see the name of the station or click on it to go to information about that station. RAF Gibraltar and RAF Akrotiri are not included on the interactive map. Back to list of RAF Stations. CORONAVIRUS.