Specifications Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning: Powerplant: one Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan rated at 40,000lb st (177.88kN) with afterburning and 40,500lb st (180.10kN) for vertical take …

The RAF provides air and space power to protect the UK and our allies in an uncertain world.

The Royal Air Force formed on 1 April 1918, during World War I. Initially created by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, its early years were marked by pivotal …

About the Globemaster (C-17) ROLE. The C-17 Globemaster III (Globemaster C-17) is a longrange, heavy-lift strategic transport aircraft that can operate close to a potential area of …

Annually. Exercise Virtual Flag sees the RAF and US partners train in Virtual Battlefield scenarios, at Kirtland Air Force Base, in New Mexico. Participants have been training together in a full …

Here is the rank structure for commissioned ranks of the Royal Air Force. Ranks are shown in ascending order. In many cases, the Royal Air Force rank will be the junior of the three …

About the Voyager ROLE. Voyager is the RAF’s sole air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker and also operates as a strategic air transport. The aircraft is in service as the Voyager KC.Mk 2, …

Dec 29, 2023 · NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST 2024 - MILITARY DIVISION PROMOTIONS IN AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF …

Tempest is the RAF's next generation combat aircraft, coming into service from 2035 to replace the capabilities provided by Typhoon. Discover Tempest's game-changing technologies and …

May 6, 2022 · Week 1 sees Recruits arrive to where they will be living and training over the next 10 weeks. Days are long and busy, with early starts from 05:45am until around 20:15pm.