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  1. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    I was delighted to open & take part in yesterday's Leadership Conference, run by the & involving personnel from across the whole force. The excellent speakers provided thought provoking sessions on how we can improve decision making.

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  2. 14 hours ago

    The RAF have formally handed over Tornado F3 ZE204 to the as custodians for the whole of the North East of England. It was moved by the Joint Aircraft Recovery and Transportation Squadron (JARTS), from Kent to Sunderland. Full story:

    Image shows Air Vice Marshall Da'Silva.
    Image shows RAF personnel at the Nelson Museum.
    Image shows Air Vice Marshall Da'Silva.
    Image shows a Tornado F3 ZE204
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  3. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    💭 "It's like finding an unopened Christmas present from a forgotten era." A perfectly preserved uniform has finally been unwrapped after being parcelled up in old newspaper for 70 years. 📰

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  4. Sep 22

    . have reached a milestone, serving the 100,000th meal in the Quarantine Facility. The facility holds and regularly tests deploying personnel prior to deployment, and protects our overseas bases and personnel from Coronavirus. Read more:

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  5. Retweeted
    Sep 22

    💬 "I imagine that driving a racing car and flying a Mosquito are very similar." We spoke to the incredibly modest Colin Bell about his experiences. He joined the after he saw a German aircraft drop a bomb, with the hope he "might catch up with this chap".

    This Modest WW2 Veterans Memories Of Flying Mosquitos!
    We've been speaking to Colin Bell about his experiences of flying Mosquitos during World War Two.
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  6. Sep 22

    On this , we recognise the vital role of our Royal Air Force Physical Training Instructors🙌. The deployed PTI delivers sessions which ensure personnel are fit to deliver on operations💪. Learn more below🎥

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    Many people define fitness as ‘the ability to meet the demands of your environment’😎.   personnel are deployed in a vast array of conditions and our PTI’s deliver sessions which prepare the body for the rigours of 💪.  
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  7. Retweeted
    Sep 21

    Great to have our Honorary Air Commandant, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, reopen our Windermere Adventure Training centre today. Of course, if you’re going to Windermere, you’ve got to get stuck in… 🧗‍♀️🚵‍♀️🚶‍♀️

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    Acting member of the today! 🚴‍♀️ 🧗
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  8. Sep 21

    The Royal Air Force has conducted a successful airstrike against Daesh targets in Iraq, supporting the Iraqi Security Forces on the ground. Full story:

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    Sep 21

    is delighted to announce the arrival of "Guernsey's Reply," our 6th P-8A Poseidon Aircraft. Welcome to 💪

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  10. Retweeted
    Sep 18

    The Gibraltar Royal Air Force have been awarded the Freedom of the City, an honour which is given in recognition of exceptional service.

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  11. Sep 21

    In today’s episode of InsideAIR we asked two Senior Aircraftmen from the RAF Fencing Association what this niche sport means to them and how it transcends social boundaries. Listen now on your favourite podcast app or at:

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  12. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    Just day flying? Oh no, we’re night qualified as well! 🛫🌙🌛🛬

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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 19

    After 2 weeks at sea with , we’ve grown the Lightning Force with new carrier-qualified pilots, and all involved have gained invaluable experience for the decades ahead. Thanks for looking after us! Images: PWLS LPhot

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  14. Retweeted
    Sep 19

    81 years ago, people from across the UK and around the world defended our nation in its darkest hour. Today we honour the heroes of the : ‘The Few’ and the many who supported them.

    Images courtesy of @wabbey
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  15. Sep 19

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service at today to mark Battle of Britain Sunday. Readings were given by the and Senior Aircraftman Jessica Williams. The Service concluded with a flypast.

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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 17

    It was my great pleasure to award CAS Commendations to regulars, reserves, civil servants and civilians today, with families and loved ones there too. You are inspirational and you do us proud! Thank you

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  17. Sep 17

    Twelve members of the and their Military Working Dogs competed to be crowned champion and ‘Best in Trade,’ at the 2021 RAF Police Military Working Dog Trial this week. Full story and list of winners:

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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 16

    What an opening to the in Wales exhibition in Cardiff. Thank you Hannah Blythyn MS and all who came. Am diwrnod gwych! Diolch yn fawr!

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  19. Sep 16

    And a well done from the Royal Air Force for putting on such a tremendous display , and everybody else involved. Thank you.

    Today we opened the ‘Wales and the ’ exhibition. Just as in 1940, the superb support we receive from the people of Wales for what we do to protect our nation is vital to everything the does. Thank you for that support. Diolch!
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  20. Sep 16

    Lambeth Palace has announced that the Bishop of St Germans, the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson will take over the role of Bishop to the Armed Forces in September. Bishop Hugh will be formally licensed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in Oxford on September 20.

    Image shows the Bishop of St Germans, the Right Reverend Hugh Nelson.
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