F-35B Lightning - Royal Air Force
WEBIn British service the aircraft is known only as F-35B Lightning, losing its ‘II’ (it is actually the RAF’s third Lightning, after the Lockheed P-38 and English Electric Lightning). The first frontline Lightning unit, 617 Sqn ‘Dambusters’ arrived at RAF Marham with an initial four aircraft on June 6, 2018.
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WEBFor 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, and provide assistance in an uncertain world ...
Aircraft - Royal Air Force
WEBWedgetail AEW Mk1. ISTAR, Future. Profiles of all the RAF's active aircraft - role, capability, specifications, recognition, history, current squadrons and stations.
Roles - Royal Air Force
WEBAircraft Technician (Mechanical) Mechanical Aircraft Technicians specialise in airframes, engines and associated equipment on our aircraft. They are required to carry out maintenance and repair work on everything from engines to landing gear.
Globemaster (C-17) - Royal Air Force
WEBMaximum take-off weight: 585,000lb (265,350kg) Cruising speed at 28,000ft: 450kt (833km/h) Range with 100,000lb (45,360kg) payload: more than 4,500nm (8,334km) Service ceiling: 45,000ft. Maximum payload (2.5g load factor): 169,000lb (76,655kg) The C-17 Globemaster III is a longrange, heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft that can operate ...
Typhoon FGR4 - Royal Air Force
WEBROLE. The Typhoon FGR.Mk 4 is a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed for the full spectrum of air operations, including air policing, peace support and high-intensity conflict. Initially deployed in the air-to-air role as the Typhoon F.Mk 2, the aircraft now has a potent, precision multi-role ...
How we are organised - Royal Air Force
WEBExpeditionary Air Wings (EAWs) are an amalgamation of aircraft, crew, engineers, technicians and support staff deployed on operations around the globe to support a specific operation. There are also Force Protection (FP) Wings made up of RAF Regiment and RAF Police squadrons. They protect personnel, aircraft and stations.
Battle of Britain - Royal Air Force
WEBFor 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 was the first major battle fought entirely in the air, and Nazi ...
Team Tempest - Royal Air Force
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · 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. Team Tempest is working in support of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to deliver a …
Red Arrows - Royal Air Force
WEBThe Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams. Representing the speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team is the public face of the service. They assist in recruiting to the Armed Forces, act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom at …