The Latest Breaking News from RAF

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 · May 4, 2023

50/50 chance of coronation flypast being cancelled – RAF

The event is at risk of not happening due to poor weather.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Giant penis appears on lawn days before Coronation party at historic landmark

An enormous phallic feature mowed into the lawn at Bath's exclusive Royal Crescent has startled residents and tourists ahead of a Georgian themed Coronation party at the 18th century landmark

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Suella Braverman 'desecrating' RAF base used by Dambusters with asylum seekers plan

Lord Patrick Cormack accused Home Secretary Suella Braverman of ignoring locals' views over what should happen to RAF Scampton and ploughing on with a plan to house asylum seekers

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Why is the UK evacuating people from Sudan?

How many British citizens are still trapped in the war-torn country? Here’s what we know so far

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

RAF jets scrambled to intercept Russian war plane over north of Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets along with their Norwegian counterparts were scrambled to intercept a Russian military plane that was flying close to UK airspace off the north coast of Scotland.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

UK, Norway fighter jets scramble to track Russia patrol plane

Typhoon jets take off from the UK and Norwegian F-35As are also scrambled in a NATO response to the Russian aircraft.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023

RAF Typhoon fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane lurking near UK

Typhoon jets as well as a Norwegian F-35A fighter aircraft were also launched as part of NATO's response to the Russian aircraft - a Tu-142 Maritime Patrol aircraft - which was spotted in international airspace north of Scotland

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

In Pictures: Night-time coronation rehearsal lights up London

Troops marched from Buckingham Palace, past Trafalgar Square and Downing Street, to Westminster Abbey.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

RAF Lossiemouth Typhoon jets intercept Russian aircraft north of Scotland

The RAF Lossiemouth base saw fighters scramble to intercept the Russian aircraft, which did not enter UK airspace

Daily Record · May 2, 2023