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  • Airlift aces eye BAFTA win

    HARD-HITTING CONTENT captured by a RAF-led team during the evacuation from Kabul as the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan has been nominated for a BAFTA.

  • D-Day scramble

    THE RAF’S display Typhoon has been given a D-Day makeover as the UK prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.

  • Anzac tribute

    THE DUKE of Edinburgh joined UK Defence chiefs and members of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces at the Cenotaph to mark Anzac Day.

  • Return of the Eglin marvels

    80 Sqn reborn in Florida to keep F-35 at cutting edge of air combat

  • Air defence specialist & butterfly discoverer

    GP CAPT Keith Mossman, who has died aged 96, served in a wide variety of air defence posts as a pilot, controller and commander throughout the height of the Cold War.

  • Going for five in a row

    Off to a flyer in Inters and a fine result for the 617 Dambusters

  • Herc crash hero signs on

    A HERCULES crash survivor who battled flames and exploding live rounds to save other members of the crew trapped in the wreckage signed on at the Cranwell Wall of Honour.

  • Jellies join UK’s D-Day celebration

    THE MANUFACTURERS of one of the UK’s favourite sweetie brands has joined forces with Help for Heroes to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

  • Tom bows out

    MACR THOMAS Lee took a bow at Brize Norton after 48 years of service.

  • Sink or slim for Rocks rowers

    THE RAF’S record-breaking Atlantic Rocks rowing team have revealed they shed almost 20kg each completing their epic 3,200-mile voyage.

  • RAFA salute for Ray, 100

    THE RAF Association has paid tribute to World War II veteran and Association member Raymond Aird, who has died aged 100.

  • Saddle up

    THE RAF Association’s global cycling event RAFA Rides is back – and this year it’s bigger than ever, said the charity.

  • Cadets net £5m gliding upgrade

    A £5 MILLION programme to upgrade flying training facilities for Cadets has been completed at Little Rissington.

  • CHIEF OF the Air Staff

    CHIEF OF the Air Staff ACM Sir Richard Knighton joined serving personnel and veterans for the annual Founders’ Day church service at St Clement Danes church.

  • BoB chiefs net tourism award

    KENT’S CLIFFTOP tribute to the men who won the Battle of Britain is set to pick up a major national award as one of the top three visitor attractions in the country.

  • Elvis takes Star turn

    THE KING’ made an appearance at the Royal Star and Garter, as Elvis impersonator Gary Roman hit the stage to entertain residents to mark the fifth anniversary of the charity’s home in High Wycombe