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.
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Spitfire - Royal Air Force
WEBThe iconic Supermarine Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks during the Battle of Britain in 1940. More Spitfires were built than any other British combat aircraft before or since World War Two - 20,341 in total. There are six Spitfires on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Learn more about the role and history of the ...
Claiming Your Armed Forces Pension - Royal Air Force
WEB03 Aug 2018. Do you know how to claim your Armed Forces preserved pension? Since 1975 all the UK Armed Forces Pension schemes have a preserved pension provision for those who complete at least 2 years reckonable service. These preserved pensions are payable at different ages, depending on which scheme …