Here’s where to catch the RAF Hercules farewell flypast across UK
A historic event is set to take place across the United Kingdom as a flypast is planned to commemorate…
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Topics about the Royal Air Force (RAF), the air arm of the British Armed Forces.
RAF pilots battle winds to land largest -ever aircraft on St Helena: video
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has shared footage of the largest-ever aircraft landing at Saint Helena Airport…
New RAF Atlas transport aircraft capable of lifting 37-ton payload arrives in UK
The United Kingdom’s newest Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas transport aircraft has landed at the Brize Norton station…
Most holidaymakers able to deal with G-forces needed for spaceplane flights
New research has concluded that people of all ages should be able to deal with the G-forces needed…
Last surviving 1950s Blackburn Beverley airlifter in danger of being scrapped
In its prime the Blackburn B-101 Beverley heavy transport aircraft was one of the largest aircraft flown by…
Amazing video from a Red Arrows’ cockpit as the aerobatic jets fly over London
Footage from inside the cockpit of a Red Arrow jet flying in formation over London in the United…
Coronation of King Charles III: discover the 68 aircraft set to join the flypast
[Ed. note: At the end, due to the weather conditions, with rain and low clouds over Central London,…
RAF Typhoon and Norwegian F-35 scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has released details of a Russian military aircraft that was operating near…
RAF and German Air Force intercept two Russian Su-27 fighter jets and spy plane
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has released details of an interception its fighter jets made after Russian…
Russian Su-27 fighter jet almost shot down RAF spy plane: US intelligence leak
A Royal Air Force reconnaissance plane was almost shot down by a Russian Su-27 fighter jet over the…
“The side that adapts fastest prevails” Sir Richard Knighton, the UK’s next Air Chief
In an exclusive interview, AeroTime Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Richard Stephenson, met Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, who has…
UK and Germany’s first joint NATO Air Policing mission intercepts Russian plane
In its first joint NATO Air Policing operation a patrol of two Typhoon fighter jets from both the…
RAF jets scrambled to escort plane cause sonic boom over UK: video
A sonic boom that was heard over large parts of central England was caused by Royal Air Force…
United Kingdom to train Ukraine’s pilots ahead of fighter deliveries
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Ukrainian fighter pilots will be trained in the United Kingdom. The announcement…
Royal Air Force grounds Hawk T2 fleet due to engine problem
The Royal Air Force has suspended flights of the Hawk T2 training aircraft after engine problems were identified. The…
Royal Air Force and Airbus complete first military transporter flight using SAF
For the first time, a military aircraft has flown in the UK using 100% sustainable aviation fuel on…
Emirates A380, RAF Red Arrows perform spectacular flypast in Dubai: video
The Emirates Airbus A380 superjumbo jet performed a spectacular flypast with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the…
Russian Su-27 fighter fired missile near RAF spy plane: UK MoD
The UK Defence Secretary reported that a Russian Su-27 fighter fired a missile near an RAF spy plane…