@RAFView

Defence journalist, analyst and commentator. Former RAF Officer. Views expressed are entirely in a personal capacity.

Joined February 2013
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Eyes to the sky on Wed 14 June, as a formation of Hercules aircraft fly around the UK as a farewell salute ahead of retirement at the end of the month and transition to Atlas. The crews look forward to seeing you on the way, routing and timings here 👉ow.ly/xHGW50OJPSg
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Defence secretary, @BWallaceMP reveals that a Russian AF Su-27 'Flanker' released a missile near a @RoyalAirForce RC-135 Rivet Joint on Sept. 29. A Russian AF investigation says it was a technical malfunction with the Su-27, he says.
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A short article on the importance of @RoyalAirForce Air Transport which is a vital enabler for the UK’s Global Response Force of @16AirAssltBCT & @1st_AviationBCT. Without Air Transport the GRF is merely a Force of limited utility. Jointery is key. #AdUnumOmnes
Wavell Room@wavellroom22 May 2022
"Nobody around the table had remembered that no operation like this happens without air transport." buff.ly/3yzRfol
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@SkyNews4 Sep 2021
Afghanistan: RAF pilot in Kabul narrowly missed smashing plane into bus full of evacuees who had taken wrong turn news.sky.com/story/afghanist…

Afghanistan: 'We didn't think you were going to make it' - RAF pilot reveals near miss on the...

The incident happened on 26 August at a time of acute tensions following a suicide bomb attack hours earlier that had ripped through crowds of people who had been waiting for evacuation flights.

news.sky.com
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We are delighted to unveil the Chinook 40th Anniversary colour scheme! Chinook #ZD984 departed RAF Odiham today on a routine training exercise. It will be seen across the UK throughout 2021 supporting the Chinook Display Team and commemorative #Chinook40 events.
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Steve P@sjp32wiz79 Feb 2021
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Donate to help fund restoration of the Grade 2 listed RAF Northolt Sector Operations Building in...

Help Phillip Dawe raise money to support a great cause

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Holiday season is here! 🎄 See this years star formation flights with F-16 and F-35 from The Royal Norwegian Air Force (@Luftforsvaret ) ✨
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#ICYMI - For all you aviation enthusiasts out there 👇🏻
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The RAF formally declared an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of its brand-new Poseidon MRA Mk1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The UK’s Poseidon fleet, currently comprising of two aircraft with seven more to be delivered, strengthens our maritime security. bit.ly/PoseidonIOC
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Earlier today the UK's F-35 Lightning jets landed onboard @HMSQNLZ for the first time. Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace said: "This is another step toward's the UK's carrier strike capability becoming fully operational." @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce
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The second @RoyalAirForce P-8A Poseidon ZP802, City of Elgin, took to the skies earlier this week to conduct the initial @Boeing test flight before the essential mission equipment is installed. The aircraft will be delivered to @CXX_Squadron early next year. #ItsComing
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New Protector aircraft was flown to Creech Air Force Base, USA affording members of the RAF Reaper Force the opportunity to see the aircraft for the first time. Full story: bit.ly/2Z1ZJnz
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Watch the official trailer for #TopGun: Maverick starring @TomCruise. In theatres 2020.

Top Gun: Maverick - Official Trailer

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EXCLUSIVE: US Intelligence Officials and Satellite Photos Detail Russian Military Buildup on Crimea, @DefTechPat reports. buff.ly/2KL7ki3
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Bold Quest has seen armed forces from as far afield as Canada and Australia nations deploy to Finland with the aim of improving the interoperability of coalition forces. #21stCenturyRAF #BoldQuest Read more: bit.ly/2VNk1eh
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Two big F-35A announcements today -- another F-35A training squadron for Eglin and a new F-35A aggressor squadron for Nellis -- these units will improve training for fifth generation missions and ensure our #Airmen remain the most lethal and ready in the world.
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For those of you waiting patiently to get a first glimpse of the newly painted camouflage jet we can now let you know that this should be taking to the skies alongside the two Squadron tail art Tornado’s on Tues 22nd January weather and serviceability permitting #FarewellTornado
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Special Forces personnel delivered to HMS Ambush by 7 Sqn (JSFAW) RAF Chinook somewhere in the Med via @ bravo_sierra_foxtrot
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Tin Man@DDCRAFPO10 Dec 2018
RAF Typhoon fighters were scrambled today from RAF Lossiemouth on their first Op mission with with Meteor Missiles against unidentified aircraft approaching the UK area of interest however, no intercept was required and the Typhoons have recovered.
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Looks brilliant. 31 Sqn “First in Indian Skies” - currently deployed on Op SHADER as the last TGRF Sqn on operations. Perfectly compliments the IX(B) Sqn paint scheme. Here’s looking forward to seeing the release of the 3rd colour scheme that will represent the whole of TGRF !!
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@RoyalAirForce13 Nov 2018
31 Sqn has painted a Tornado GR4 in this special colour scheme. The Goldstars have operated the Tornado since 1984, but from @RAFMarhamMedia since 2001. If you served on Tornado in the RAF, please share your experiences & memories with us! #FarewellTornado #ThanksTonka
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