An investigation underway to establish why a RAF Chinook had to make a
forced landing near Jericho close to the Israeli West Bank. The aircraft
landed near a minefield. The aircraft was flying from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF units deployed to Cyprus as part of the UK response to the crisis in
the Middle East have returned home. Aircraft and personnel from 121
Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) were sent to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The RAF issue the following Operational Update as of 30 Oct 13. 83
Expeditionary Air Group, based in the Middle East, provided command of
the air component of fast jets and enabling aircraft of 7 types across a
Joint Operating Area of over 8 million square miles, including
Afghanistan... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Amidst rising tensions over Syria, two RAF Typhoon aircraft were
scrambled from RAF Akrotiri to investigate unidentified aircraft last
Monday. A MoD spokesman said... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
As part of ongoing contingency planning, 6 RAF Typhoon interceptor fast jets are deploying this morning to Akrotiri in Cyprus. The
MoD are keen to point out that this is a precautionary measure,
specifically aimed at protecting UK interests and the defence... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
A team from the RAF Families Federation and Forces Life on BFBS, have
been in Cyprus – taking soundings in Episkopi, Dhekelia, Ay Nik and
Akrotiri. Before heading back to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Following the financial crisis in Cyprus HQ British Forces Cyprus are
advising personnel to confirm with their chain of command that their
salary payment for March will go into a UK bank account. The deadline
for doing this is Midday Fri 22 Mar 13. Commander British Forces Cyprus,
Major General Richard Cripwell, had this advice... More information
The RAF, yesterday evening, flew an aircraft to Cyprus carrying one
million euros to help service personnel and their families in the midst
of the financial crisis on the island. The MoD said the cash was to
provide emergency loans in an attempt to lessen the impact of the bank
closures on service personnel. The MoD is also asking personnel if they
would prefer... More information
There are approximately 3,000 service personnel in Cyprus who could to
be affected by the bank levy situation. It is understood that the
renegotiation talks will take place today (Tue 19 Mar 13). The
Government has already said it would compensate for losses suffered by
service personnel however... More information
In an unfolding crisis in the Eurozone, Cyprus has been issued terms of a
bailout. As part of these terms individuals, including any Service
personnel with accounts in Cyprus, with less than 100,000 euros in their
accounts would have to pay a one off tax of 6.75%. Those with amounts
over this are required... More information
BFBS Radio begin their Big Salute auction on Fri 5 Oct. And today (Wed
26 Sep 12) more than 60 auction items go live on eBay A Manchester
United shirt signed by Rio Ferdinand; a meet and greet with Status Quo; a
short break in Cyprus, tickets to watch the filming of Celebrity Juice,
a riding lesson with Olympian Lucinda Fredericks – these are just a few
of the exclusive items up for grabs...More information »
