Tag: Royal Air Force

Wednesday, March 26th 2014 - 22:31 UTC
Falklands' TriStars have flown their last operational mission with the RAF

The Lockheed TriStar, closely linked to the recent history of the Falkland Islands has flown its last operational mission with the Royal Air Force. On 24 March, two TriStars of 216 Squadron based at Royal Air Force Brize Norton flew an air-to-air refueling mission over the North Sea before one of them conducted fly-pasts at airfields associated with its history.
Thursday, February 6th 2014 - 05:14 UTC
UK unveils its latest and most modern and secret un-manned aircraft, Taranis

The most advanced aircraft ever built by British engineers made its maiden flight at an undisclosed test range on August 2013 under the command of BAE Systems test pilot Bob Fraser. According to the Ministry of Defense (MOD) the demonstrator Taranis aircraft made a perfect take-off, rotation, ‘climb-out’ and landing on its 15-minute first flight.
Monday, January 6th 2014 - 19:07 UTC
RAF Tornado fighter jets fly with parts made using 3D printing technology

Royal Air Force Tornado fighter jets have flown with parts made using 3D printing technology for the first time, defense company BAE Systems has said. The metal components were used in test flights from the firm's airfield at Warton, Lancashire, late last month.
Friday, September 20th 2013 - 19:57 UTC
Falklands’ ‘friendly VC10’ retires from RAF service after 47 years

After 47 years of service for the Royal Air Force, the VC10 took to the skies on Friday 20 September 2013 for its final Air-to-Air refuelling operational sortie. The aircraft will retire on 25 September 2013.
Saturday, March 9th 2013 - 05:10 UTC
A woman is commander of RAF Search and Rescue Force over UK and Falklands

In recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March the British Armed Forces profiled Group Captain Sara Mackmin who is the new commander of the RAF Search and Rescue Force with responsibility over the UK and the Falkland Islands.
Monday, January 14th 2013 - 06:49 UTC
UK contingency plans to ensure no outside disruptions of Falklands’ March referendum

The United Kingdom defence chiefs have drawn up new contingency plans designed to prevent hostile action by Argentina towards the Falkland Islands, ahead, during or after the March referendum, according to reports presented by English newspaper The Telegraph.
Monday, July 9th 2012 - 05:28 UTC
RAF renewing air transport fleet: in 2014 begins incorporation of A400M Atlas

The Royal Air Force next generation military transport aircraft has been officially named as Atlas. The aircraft, which has until now been known as the A400M, will replace the RAF’s existing C130 Hercules fleet and along with the Voyager and C-17 will provide the UK military’s future air transport force.
Monday, July 9th 2012 - 05:23 UTC
The illustrious VC-10, crucial for the Falklands retires from service in early 2013

The illustrious VC-10, flown by 101 Squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, made its final air show appearance at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) before it retires from Service early in 2013.
Thursday, April 5th 2012 - 14:29 UTC
Memorandum for Lady Thatcher on Chile’s support during Falklands’ conflict

It is a well known and admitted fact that the Chilean regime of General Augusto Pinochet provided very useful intelligence to the British effort to recover the occupied Falkland Islands in 1982.
Wednesday, December 14th 2011 - 16:29 UTC
Duke of Kent to visit Falklands to mark Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee

Britain's royal family will tour the globe next year to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee marking 60 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.