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RAF chief lied to ministers about recruitment policy, senior MP claims in PMQs

Sir Keir Starmer has promised the RAF’s former head of recruitment a meeting after it was alleged she was forced to quit for refusing to implement ‘an illegal recruitment policy’

The Independent UK

RAF sends cadets to train in Italy amid shortage of British instructors

The deal to use 'international instructors' was agreed a fortnight ago in a desperate bid to tackle a backlog of student pilots, who are facing waits of up to a year for training slots

Daily Mirror

Defeat would leave Russia brutal and vindictive even if Putin ‘disappeared’, says RAF chief – as it happened

Air Chief Marshall Sir Mike Wigston says Russian threat to UK could get worse if Putin was ousted

The Guardian - AU

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'Vindictive' Russia will be a threat to Britain for years to come, says top RAF man

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston says those waiting to oust Putin 'could be equally brutal and vicious'

Wales Online

Mourners gather to pay tribute to black RAF pilot who flew in Second World War

Family members were joined by representatives from Caribbean community organisations and those who helped trace his relatives.

The Independent UK

RAF officers working around the clock to perfect coronation duties

Along with the ceremonial King’s Colour squadron, regulars and reservists were selected through ballots to join the procession on Saturday.

The Independent UK

British Air Force Chief details joint efforts with Australia to stop China poaching retired fighter pilots

The visiting head of Britain's Royal Air Force has detailed how he's worked with Australia to prevent former fighter pilots from taking lucrative training jobs with the Chinese military.

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Brickbat: This Isn't What It Looks Like

During questioning by members of the British Parliament, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston apologized to Royal Air Force Group Capt. Lizzy Nicholl, who resigned as head of recruitment after receiving what she believed to be an unlawful order to prioritize women and minorities over white men. Wigston admitted "stretching…

Reason

RAF chief responds to allegations of misogyny, bullying and sexual harassment in Red Arrows

Members of the display team were investigated over accusations of misogyny, bullying and sexual harassment

The Independent UK

RAF chief ‘appalled’ by inappropriate behaviour in Red Arrows

Members of the display team were investigated over accusations of misogyny, bullying and sexual harassment.

The Independent UK

Saudi Defense Minister Visits BAE Systems in UK

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, he was received by the Chief of Air…

Asharq Al-Awsat

MoD admits RAF ‘made mistakes’ during diversity recruitment drive

The RAF is ‘investigating some processes and decisions taken in the past’

The Independent UK

RAF C-17 Globemaster will fly Queen's coffin from Edinburgh to London

Huge aircraft has also been used to take humanitarian aid and weapons to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

Wales Online

There was no discrimination, says head of RAF amid recruitment drive claims

It comes amid reports of a recruitment drive which favoured women and ethnic minorities.

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Aircraft set to fly the Queen’s coffin was ‘used in Afghanistan and Ukraine’

The C-17 Globemaster has also been used to help in disaster relief efforts around the world.

The Independent UK

Red Arrows received ‘unacceptable behaviours and bystander training’

The aerobatic display team was reportedly given unacceptable behaviours and active bystander training following allegations from 40 personnel.

The Independent UK

RAF chief: Staff concerns around culture to be addressed as a priority

The RAF has been at the centre of a series of negative media reports in recent weeks.

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