Update from 83 Expeditionary Air Group in the Middle East

83 EAG, based in the Middle East, is responsible for the strategic delivery of RAF air power in support of UK and coalition operations in an 8 million square mile joint operating area, including Afghanistan and the broader... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Hawk makes emergency landing at Newcastle Airport

A RAF Hawk from RAF Leeming was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday at Newcastle Airport, the pilot reporting that fumes filled the cockpit. A Sea King, from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Marham leads the Way - when it comes to giving Views!

We are asking RAF personnel and their family members to give their views on the Support available to RAF Families and at the moment it is RAF Marham that is leading the way. Marham have a very clear lead over RAF Brize Norton in second place and Boulmer in third. Of the overseas votes 71% have come from Denmark - thank you to Finderup for that impressive contribution. We hope more and more of you will help us shape the debate by giving your views before the survey closes at the end of Sep 12. It will only take a few minutes and your opinions will count. The important point is that the 21st Century RAF family comes in very many shapes and sizes. Some live on base, others do not; Some are married, others are not; Some have children others do not. So what type of support do these differing family members need and are these needs being met? Please add your voice by clicking the the green survey button...More information »

RAF Man Selected for GB Bobsleigh Squad

An airman from RAF Boulmer has been selected for the Great Britain Bobsleigh squad on the European and World stage this winter. Cpl Keith McLaughlin only became interested in the sport by chance when a work colleague who was attending trials for a novice camp at Cosford invited him along on the day. He said: "Its all about teamwork and very much like being on detachment – you live, sleep, eat and travel together...More information »