15 September 2023
Typhoon
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RAF under pressure: A crying shortage of fighter aircraft

In the event of conflict with Russia, the UK would be at risk due to its very limited number of fighter aircraft, according to a parliamentary report. The RAF’s limited number of Typhoons and F-35s would be unable to cope with the levels of attrition that would occur in the event of […]
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11 September 2023
Typhoon, RAF
Published by admin at 11 September 2023
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The British Royal Air Force in trouble

A recent report reveals that the UK Royal Air Force is facing significant shortfalls in combat aircraft, airlift and early warning. The report points out that the Ministry of Defence’s planned budget cuts and downsizing will create a deficit in combat air capabilities well into the 2030s, raising concerns about national security […]
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15 April 2013
Published by admin at 15 April 2013
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The Red Arrows

With the great season of air displays coming soon, we wanted to a have look at one specific formation which is one of the greatest in the world – the Red Arrows. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force based […]
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11 June 2012
Published by admin at 11 June 2012
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Spotlight on the Tornado jet fighter

The Panavia Tornado is a family of twin-engine, variable-sweep wing combat aircraft, which was jointly developed and manufactured by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. There are three primary variants of the Tornado; the Tornado IDS (interdictor/strike) fighter-bomber, the suppression of enemy air defences Tornado ECR (electronic combat/reconnaissance) and the Tornado […]
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