What do a British Pilot, an Australian Loadmaster and an American Engineer have in common? The ability to seamlessly jump into each other’s C17’s and work alongside the crew until their accents expose them. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺 More 👉 raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

A parade by @RoyalNavy & RAF personnel @RAF_Marham marks 809 Naval Air Squadron's return. The ‘Immortals’ recommission as the nation’s second front-line F-35B Lightning stealth fighter unit to deliver combat air capability from land or the deck of the QE Class aircraft carriers.

A RAF Benson Puma Helicopter from 33 Sqn, has flown #Santa to Oxfordshire Childrens Hospital to deliver over 200 presents donated by RAF Benson personnel & their families, and children from over 35 local schools, in 5 years the Santa Drop has donated approximately 1000 presents

The outstanding work by @RAF_Shawbury personnel on community & local veterans support, youth engagement, and the Taking Football to Africa & Beyond Appeal, has seen the station receive the Firmin Sword of Peace from @ChiefofAirStaff ⚔️. More info 👉 ow.ly/Q3bC50QgsTL

Today, 6th December is Ukraine's Armed Forces Day. The UK is honouring the bravery, determination and fortitude of all those serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and who are currently fighting Russia's illegal invasion of their country. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Last week @RAF_Shawbury was privileged to host the FA Disability Elite Pathway Unit. Our trainees participated in communication workshops and had the opportunity to experience, Blind, Partially-Sighted and Power Chair football with coaches and players from the England teams.

The RAF’s “ears in the sky”, a Rivet Joint electronic surveillance aircraft, has been in the US supporting a major air exercise run by the @USNavy 🇺🇸. This is the first time the RAF Rivet Joint has participated in the annual Resolute Hunter exercise. 🔗 ow.ly/qAhC50QfFWC

Christmas boxes are ready for their journeys around the world. The RAF Brize Norton Community Support team have created their annual Christmas boxes🎁🎁, full of treats for those deployed from the Station this Christmas.🎄☃️🎅 Find out more: bit.ly/49V30WN

Pilots and support staff from 29 Squadron have taken advantage of the winter sun and clear skies in Spain to conduct valuable tactical leadership training with @NATO allies and partners. 🇪🇸 ☀️ Watch to find out more. 🛫 #StrongerTogether More info 👉 raf.mod.uk/.../tactical-l…

Whether it's travelling the world with Typhoon aircraft or undertaking CSI duties with the US military, our roles are never boring. Click the link to learn about this month's featured personnel & read about some of their RAF career highlights. ✨ 🔗 ow.ly/j1Fv50QesO9

Bring on the Globemasters! Today, an RAF C-17 landed in Australia to participate in Ex Global Dexterity for the first time alongside our US & Australian partners. Get ready to see us fly each other’s aircraft in the mountains of Papua New Guinea. 👀 🔗 raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

Think it’s getting cold in the UK? ❄️ RAF personnel have been taking part in cold weather survival training in Norway within the Arctic Circle, with temperatures reaching -20 °C. 🥶🥶 #ArcticPhoenix #AgileCombatEmployment More 👉 ow.ly/58b950QeqkB

As the RAF continues to exercise with the Swedish Air Force (SwAF), we reflect on their accession to @NATO 🇬🇧🇸🇪 The RAF & SwAF have a long history of working together, and Sweden's accession will make co-operation between the two forces even greater. 🔗 raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

The RAF is delighted to welcome @RCAF_ARC to the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft family! We look forward to integrating our forces to strengthen our capabilities together; supporting @NATO and increasing our collective maritime security. #Strongertogether twitter.com/NationalDefenc…

Huge congratulations to Woman of the Year 2023 winner Chief Technician Morgan, nominated for her relentless dedication to others! 🏆 Congratulations to all who were nominated and to all of the RAF finalists.🎉 @womenindefence #WeAreWomenInDefence #WiDAwards2023 twitter.com/womenindefence…

Typhoons from 29 Squadron @RAFConingsby are in Spain on exercise with @EjercitoAire @ItalianAirForce @Armee_de_lair @HAFspokesperson @Poland_MOD & @ObranaTweetuje to develop tactical & leadership skills alongside @NATO allies & partners. 🇬🇧🇪🇸🇮🇹🇫🇷🇬🇷🇵🇱🇨🇿 🔗 ow.ly/Orju50QcZgb

🔄Stay in the loop with @DefenceOps for the latest on UK Exercises and Operations worldwide! 🌏 @DefenceHQ @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalNavy 🎬Watch our monthly recap in the video below.⬇️

The RAF Poseidon aircraft is to receive a new weapon. The UK manufactured Sting Ray torpedo is already in service with the @RoyalNavy and is being integrated onto the maritime patrol aircraft. #SecuringTheSeas More 👉 ow.ly/aeGa50QcRG5

Happy St. Andrew’s Day to all our Scottish personnel, at home and abroad! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh! #StAndrewsDay @RAFinScotland

⭐ WINNER ⭐ Last but not least, the one woman who genuinely embodies our slogan #DeedsNotWords... Our WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2023, Congratulations, Chief Technician Emma Morgan, Royal Air Force #RoyalAirForce #widawards2023 #wearewomenindefence #inspiredbywid

🎬 The gripping conclusion of our Untold Stories series is out now. In this episode we hear from all seven RAF veterans, sharing their incredible experiences from the Cold War, Afghanistan, Falklands, Aden, and beyond 🛩️🌍. Watch the full version here: youtu.be/0Ig2ZR3277g

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, has visited British military personnel serving in the Middle East and who form part of the US-led coalition in the fight against Daesh in the Middle East. More info 👉 ow.ly/SV3650QbAuI

RAF personnel on a multinational exercise in Spain had the honour of meeting the Spanish Monarch @CasaReal at Los Llanos Air Base, Albacete.🇪🇸 During the visit, His Majesty King Felipe VI viewed the facilities & met British & French pilots who'd returned from a training mission.

Typhoons from @RAFConingsby based XI(F) Sqn took part in an international exercise in Qatar. @BritishArmy 1st Battalion Scots Guards & @RoyalNavy HMS Lancaster also joined, as well as forces from Qatar, France, Italy, Türkiye, & the US. 🇬🇧🇶🇦🇫🇷🇮🇹🇹🇷🇺🇸 👉 ow.ly/uoGL50QbVtK

While continuing to fulfil the priority focus of protecting the nation, sustainable aviation fuel marks a step-change towards the RAF’s goal to be Net Zero by 2040. Working towards the Government’s Net Zero 2050 target.

Last year, an RAF Voyager completed a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military transporter. Read more about that: raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…

The RAF wishes @VirginAtlantic all the best with Flight100 today - the first transatlantic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight by a commercial airline! #VS100 #SAF @transportgovuk twitter.com/richardbranson…

The annual RAF Training Specialisation Conference has just taken place, but what will it mean for RAF personnel today and in the future? InsideAir finds out what it takes to prepare people to deliver the capability to ‘fly & fight’. Listen at ow.ly/smBX50QbRzS

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UK Space Command: Keeping space safe, secure, and sustainable. We're a joint command, staffed by personnel from the @RoyalNavy, @BritishArmy, and @RoyalAirForce, alongside civil servants and contractors. Learn more: raf.mod.uk/what-we-do/uk-…