Articles By: UK Ministry of Defence
RAF Puma Helicopters United at Benson
After 91 years the RAF ceased flying from Northern Ireland yesterday when the Puma helicopters from 230 'Tiger' Squadron left the area for their new home at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.
Nine helicopters from 230 'Tiger' Squadron left their old base at Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station Aldergrove...
November 20th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
RAF Chinooks At Heart of Afghan Campaign
RAF Chinooks are engaged in some of the most audacious and difficult aviation operations the UK has ever conducted, according to Chinook Force Commander, Group Captain Andrew Turner.
Because of its versatility the current Chinook Force is operating at full stretch, says Gp Capt Turner, with both crewmen...
November 16th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Mastiff Group Deploys to Afghanistan
More than 60 soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (3 YORKS) and The King's Royal Hussars (KRH) have deployed to Afghanistan for the vital role of transporting troops and protecting large convoys in Helmand province.
The two, Wiltshire-based, Army units have formed a "Mastiff Group" for...
November 12th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
RAF Merlin Helicopter Crews Ready for Afghanistan
The first Merlin helicopter crews are ready to deploy to Afghanistan following pre-deployment training in the United States.
The Merlins, from RAF Benson in Oxfordshire, will deploy soon and will provide vital support to ground operations and increase the capacity of UK helicopter lift in Afghanistan...
November 9th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Preparing Vehicles for Afghanistan
Often perceived as just a storage facility, the huge Army vehicle depot in Gloucestershire is actually where military vehicles, from tanks to quad bikes, are fully prepared for use in Afghanistan.
With the operational tempo in Afghanistan quicker than ever, the need for fully-functional vehicles to support...
November 6th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
UK’s Search and Rescue Network to Be Maintained
The UK's network of Search and Rescue stations is to be restored from 26 to 28, Armed Forces Minister Bill Rammell has confirmed.
The MOD had decided in principle to reduce Search and Rescue helicopter crews from 28 to 24 in 2008. But it subsequently became clear that the implementation of this would...
November 5th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Tornado F3s Mark 17 Years of Defending the Falklands
One of the RAF’s most successful fast jet aircraft has completed 17 years defending British interests in the South Atlantic while continuing to maintain the integrity of UK airspace.
The Tornado F3 fighters of 111(F) Squadron based at RAF Leuchars in Scotland have provided air defence cover from the...
October 27th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Royal Navy’s Latest Ship Launched on Clyde
Thousands turned out on the banks of the Clyde today to cheer on the latest ship to make up the Royal Navy’s formidable new Type 45 destroyer class. Defender sailed for the first time today.
Chief in Command Fleet Admiral Trevor Soar said: “The thousands gathered here today to witness the launch...
October 23rd, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
RAF Typhoons on First Operational Deployment
The first Typhoons to be deployed overseas have touched down in the Falkland Islands. The aircraft, from RAF Coningsby, flew into the South Atlantic Islands to take over Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) duties from the Tornado F3s that will return to Britain later this year.
Squadron Leader Rich Wells and...
October 19th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
HMS Ocean Hosts Army’s Apache Helicopters
Two Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps have recently been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea onboard the Royal Navy's largest warship.
The Apache aircrew, based at Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk, have recently returned from operations in Afghanistan and were onboard...
October 15th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
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UAE Selects Pilatus PC-21 Training System
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UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
November 18, 2009 05:11
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
November 18, 2009 05:11
