Yesterday, a drone operator pleaded guilty to endangering an @RAFBBMF Hurricane aircraft during a flypast at Buxton Carnival on Saturday 9th July 2022.
Information on maintaining safe distances from military aircraft can be found here: https://t.co/M4kaUQhxl7
Will you be watching the UK's first ever space launch live from Cornwall tonight? Good luck to all involved in the Virgin Orbit #cosmicgirl launch. 🚀🇬🇧
Tonight, Squadron Leader Mathew ‘Stanny’ Stannard, an RAF Test Pilot, will be in the cockpit as @VirginOrbit launches the first rocket into space from the UK. On behalf of the entire RAF, best of luck!
Watch the launch live at 9PM: https://t.co/gw9KfSBbXk
#CountdownToCornwall
#Congratulations to @PreetChandi10 for completing her quest to be the first woman to cross Antarctica on her own and unsupported. 👏 Capt Chandi has battled temps of -50°C and wind speeds of up to 60mph on her 1,100 mile, 57 day solo trek. A true inspiration. #polarpreet
Day 57.I made it to the #SouthPole,an incredible place to be!Didn’t stay long as I still have a big journey to go.I've been skiing 13-15 hours a day,averaging 5 hours sleep & not getting the mileage I want with the tough conditions: https://t.co/AkYg8jeMXR #antarctica#inspire
📸 Military photographers are deployed around the world with sailors, soldiers and aviators to document their work protecting the UK and its allies, and capture life behind the scenes.
👉 View the best shots of 2022 here: https://t.co/23dWXMcb0C
As we lead up to the New Year, this video looks back at some of the monumental events the Royal Air Force has been a part of during 2022.
#NoOrdinaryJob
As 2022 draws to a close, here’s a reminder of the work of the Armed Forces this year. Wishing a Happy New Year to all those who serve and those who support them!
#Congratulations to ⭐️ @TheBoyInTheTent Max Woosey ⭐️ for his 1000th night camping outside to raise funds for North Devon Hospice. Happy Christmas Max, you are an inspiration! 👏👏👏
Tonight will mark 1000 nights since I started camping out.
I’m so glad I didn’t take no for an answer (Sorry Mum!) I have had the best adventure ever!
#donttakenoforananswer#nevergiveup#adventure
Over Christmas, many of you sacrifice being with loved ones to step up and protect the nation.
Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication.
Wherever you are, whoever you're with, have a very merry Christmas. 🎄✨
The British Army’s @PolarPreet is racing the clock to become the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported.
Click for the latest about her quest👇
https://t.co/3T4RzqMqFh
#BeTheBest#OpportunitiesForAll
OFFICE OPENING HOURS
CHRISTMAS: The office will be closed from 2pm on 23/12/22 until 9am on 28/12/22.
NEW YEAR: We will also be closing at 2pm on 30/12/22 until 9am 03/01/23.
**The CLAIMS NOTIFICATION LINE will still be open 24hrs every day.**
Almost one in three service personnel are waiting for repairs to their accommodation, according to the shadow defence secretary.
Labour's @JohnHealey_MP spoke to #ForcesNews about some of the current problems with Armed Forces accommodation.
Read more here 👇
The #RoyalNavy’s major security operation of the autumn is complete…
The amphibious task group led by @hms_albion is home after operating across three continents, 12 countries and sailing a combined 50,000 miles on a crucial #NATO mission…
Welcome home!
#Glasgow’s namesake @RoyalNavy warship is safely back in city after being lowered into the waters of Glen Mallan & towed back up the River #Clyde to Scotstoun. Work will continue fitting-out the Type 26, one of eight new anti-submarine frigates being built in #Scotland.
🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵🤝🇮🇹
UK, Japan and Italy have agreed to launch the Global Combat Air Programme to develop a future fighter jet.
1️⃣ Entering service from 2035
2️⃣ Combining defence industry expertise
3️⃣ Creating high-skilled jobs in the UK and partner countries
👉 https://t.co/oUNNdClgl7
The RAF is saddened to learn of the death of Squadron Leader George Leonard ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the last remaining member of the legendary 617 Squadron “Dambusters” raid on the Eder, Sorpe and Mohne dams during World War II.
Per Ardua Ad Astra.
5000 Hours 🎉 🚁
Airframe ZJ121 becomes the first MoD operated Merlin helicopter in history to surpass 5000 flying hours.
Operating with B Flight on Op Achillean, the mighty feat was achieved just before @RFAArgus berthed in Malta.
Cheers to you, Echo! #FlyNavy#MerlinMonday