News articles - Royal Air Force
WEBAug 14, 2012 · Read the latest news articles about the Royal Air Force, its operations, achievements, personnel, and history. Stay updated on RAF news and events.
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.
Displays | Red Arrows - Royal Air Force
WEBRed Arrows displays. These are locations and dates where the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will display in 2024. Unless otherwise stated, these dates are for aerobatic shows at public events rather than flypasts. Dates and locations are subject to change and further displays may be added at a later stage. The RAF Events Team – rather than ...
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 ...
Chinook - Royal Air Force
WEBIn 2018, the US State Department approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of 16 extended range Chinooks to the UK, a deal which may yet see the RAF fleet expand or replace some of its earliest airframes. Powerplant: two Honeywell T55-L-714A turboshaft engines, each rated at 4,168shp maximum continuous power. Length: 98ft 10½in (30.14m)
Lancaster - Royal Air Force
WEBThe Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. There are only two airworthy Lancasters left in the world - 7,377 were built. Lancaster PA474 was built at the Vickers Armstrong Broughton factory at Hawarden Airfield, Chester on 31 May 1945, just after VE day. The war in the Far East ended before she was ...
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 ...
RAF Marham - Royal Air Force
WEBKey dates 1916 Marham opened as a training establishment and night landing ground.. 1937 RAF Marham re-opened as a heavy bomber unit.. 1957 The Atom Bomb arrived at RAF Marham.. 1977 Her Majesty the Queen became the Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Marham.. 1982 Victor aircraft from RAF Marham took part in the Operation Black Buck.. 1990 Tornado aircraft deployed to the Middle East in support of ...
Voyager - Royal Air Force
WEBAbout the Voyager ROLE. 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, with an additional centreline hose for use by large aircraft.