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  • Training landmark

    MORE THAN 56,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been trained by the UK and 13 partner nations on Operation Interflex, the UK-led, multination training programme.

  • The Spitfire ace with two graves

    HE WAS considered one of the forgotten heroes of World War II – until now. Flt Lt Desmond Ibbotson flew with three of the RAF’s elite squadrons – over France, North Africa and Italy – amassed more than 650 hours flying seven types of Spitfire, was credited with 11 confirmed victories and was awarded the DFC and Bar, escaped capture by the Germans and even met Rommel.

  • Brize charges

    FOUR PEOPLE have been charged after members of the Palestine Action group breached security and damaged two Voyager aircraft at RAF Brize Norton.

  • Sam's master stroke

    SCORES OF 69, 67 and 74 secured a third Strokeplays golf championship for AS1 Sam Whitaker after three days of golf action.

  • Arrows fly at Air Tattoo

    VISITORS TO the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford on July 18-20 are in for a special surprise as Bullseye TV show’s Bully will be on hand at the RAF Experience.

  • Heat is on

    ADVENTUROUS RAF personnel defied a heatwave by training in the stunning surroundings of Snowdonia National Park.

  • Line of duty

    UK F-35 SQUADRONS launched a strike force of eight Lightning stealth fighters in quick succession from the deck of HMS Prince of Wales as the Carrier Strike Group heads for the South Pacific.

  • Vets pledge

    NEW LEGAL protections are to be given to military personnel and veterans under Government plans.

  • CAS lands Defence top job

    CHIEF OF the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, became the first non-pilot to take the Service’s top job in 2023.

  • Tribute to Trenchard

    A NEW memorial to thousands of apprentices who trained at Halton has been unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

  • 200,000 honour Armed Forces

    THE RED ARROWS performed breathtaking stunts over the Humber Estuary as an estimated 200,000 people gathered to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes.