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RAF fly-past for World War Two veteran who survived being shot down on raid

Warrant Officer Bob Brown, who went on to teach primary school children, has died aged 103

The Independent UK

Bristol City and Gloucestershire Cricket pay tribute to Colin Sexstone after former chairman's death

Colin Sexstone spent over a decade at Bristol City and five years at Gloucestershire County Cricket

Bristol Post

UK willing to lend Typhoon jets to allies who give fighter planes to Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the government has been "very clear" that it will not be providing Typhoons to Ukraine due to training requirements, but said it is prepared to "backfill" for allies who donate Russian or Soviet jets

Daily Mirror

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‘Just give Ukraine the planes’ is the battle cry of the armchair generals. It’s not that simple

A year on from Russia’s invasion, there is no shortage of pontification. What’s required now is statecraft, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

'He always put his children first' Loving wife's tribute to husband who died in Nottinghamshire crash

'Our house feels so quiet and empty without him'

Nottingham Post

Much-loved 'Sir Alf' who was 'one in a million' dies

His friends and carers want his memory to live on

Liverpool Echo

Schoolboy's stroll on beach near Edinburgh uncovers fascinating WWII artefact

Father and son's stroll along the sands in East Lothian unearths historic bullet casing from the Second World War that was likely fired by RAF gunners stationed at one of the region's famous airfields.

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Edinburgh RAF warplane armed with torpedos flies MSPs to top secret defence base

The torpedo-carrying fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft has operated from Lossiemouth since 2020 and last year in August carried out its first search and rescue mission.

Edinburgh Live

‘Keep your eyes open – and leap into the future’: 100 centenarians’ 100 tips for a life well lived

What’s the secret to making it into triple figures? Never stay stuck in the past, keep a diary … and dance while you still can

The Guardian - UK

Ex-serviceman turned traitor while consuming conspiracy theories

Berlin spy David Smith spent 12 years in the RAF before moving to Crawley in West Sussex and getting a job at Gatwick Airport.

The Independent UK

Dad of attempted murderer Jessica Whinham vows to stand by her after horror crime conviction

Paul Whinham says Jessica's life spiralled downwards after she became hooked on drugs and met violent criminal John Hamblin

Chronicle Live

Defence Secretary says Ukraine may wait years for UK fighter jets in blow to Zelensky

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlined the practical difficulties of supplying Kyiv with sophisticated aircraft after President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the UK to provide 'wings for freedom'

Daily Mirror

Xi Jinping has made ‘deep mistake’ in underestimating impact of China ‘spy balloon’ missions, ex-MI6 chief

The US military has recovered electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by an American fighter jet off South Carolina’s coast

Evening Standard

RAF Chinook helicopter spotted over Greater Manchester

The aircraft was taking part in low-level training 'to be ready for global operations', the RAF has confirmed

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

The fighter jets which would shoot down spy balloons in UK skies

The UK’s quick reaction alert force, tasked with guarding British airspace from foreign threats, uses the Typhoon FGR4 to police the UK’s skies.

Zenger

Grandfather Pursues His Passion In Aviation After Building A Fighter Aircraft From His Garden Shed

The Grandfather built am impressive fighter aircraft from scratch that took him two years after the start of the pandemic.

Daily Mirror

Over 18,000 troops are victims of bullying at work - yet 90% won't speak out

Members of the armed forces have faced discrimination and sexual harassment, with women being disproportionally affected, but 90% never make an official complaint.

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s plans to seize eastern Ukraine could take two years, says Wagner boss

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s comments suggest Moscow is preparing for long conflict, as Zelenskiy renews appeal for fighter jets• Ukraine war live

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s hell – everyone cries’: UK families of earthquake victims race to their aid

As the scale of destruction from the disaster is revealed, friends and relatives tell of their heartbreak and desperation

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy steps up jets lobbying – but are RAF Typhoons what Ukraine needs?

The UK’s workhorse fighters have never been busier, and older ones lack the necessary ground attack capabilities

The Independent UK

Ex-RAF paratrooper sets record running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

Luke Wigman recovered after stepping on a ‘hidden bomb’ while on tour in Afghanistan in 2011.

Evening Standard

Humanitarian aid leaves the UK for earthquake-hit Turkey as death toll nears 21,000

Thousands of thermal blankets have been sent to help keep survivors warm in sub-zero conditions

Daily Mirror

Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak to send jets to Ukraine as EU leaders 'ready'

The Ukrainian president pleaded with Rishi Sunak to urgently send fighter jets during a surprise visit to the UK yesterday. Volodymyr Zelensk visited Brussels today where he appealed to EU leaders to provide aircraft

Evening Standard

How many fighter jets does the UK have? Zelensky seeks ‘jets coalition’

The prime minister said the UK would start training Ukrainian pilots to use Western fighter jets “relatively soon”, helped by the opening of a new flying school

The Independent UK

No 10 holding talks with allies as UK recognises need for approval to send jets

Sending RAF Typhoon fighter planes to Ukraine would need permission from Italy, Spain and Germany.

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