Number 1 (Fighter) Squadron marks relocation with a special 8-ship
formation in the shape of a number 1. Relocating from RAF Leuchars in
Fife, Scotland, to RAF Lossiemouth, Typhoon aircraft of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
A
WWII wireless mechanic who served as ground crew to Hawker Typhoons
during the D-Day Landings has celebrated his 100th birthday with a VIP
tour of 6 Squadron at RAF Leuchars. Both 6 Sqn air and ground... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Over 100 years after the first pioneering balloon squadron took to the
skies above North East Fife, the airmen and women of RAF Leuchars have
proudly celebrated their historic ties to the area by parading through
the city of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Number 58 Squadron, RAF Regiment has returned safely to RAF Leuchars
following a successful seven month operational deployment to Camp
Bastion as part of the RAF’s contribution to the NATO mission in
Afghanistan. Deploying in Oct 13 as... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Four RAF Typhoons have today been deployed to take part in the NATO
Baltic Air Policing mission over Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As
announced to the House of Commons by the Defence Secretary in March, the
UK fast jets will... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft were launched from RAF
Leuchars on Wed in response to unknown aircraft approaching the NATO Air
Policing Area north of Scotland. The aircraft were identified as... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
As part of a wider tour of RAF sites in Scotland, the Armed Forces
Minister Mark Francois spent a day at RAF Leuchars where the RAF’s 1
(Fighter) Squadron and 6 Squadron are based. During the visit to RAF air
defence headquarters the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Lt Ollie Pocock has become the first Royal Navy pilot to serve on a
front line RAF Typhoon Sqn. Lt Pocock, 25, from Bristol joined No 6 Sqn
based at RAF Leuchars and is currently flying sorties as part of a
syllabus enabling him to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The British Forces Philatelic Service has produced a special
commemorative cover to mark the last Airshow at RAF Leuchars, held on 7
Sep 13. These limited edition covers are... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The 2013 Leuchars Airshow takes place on Sat 7 Sep 13. The Airshow will
be the 65th ‘Battle of Britain at Home Day’ to be held at RAF Leuchars.
The Theme of this year’s event is... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Building work at RAF Lossiemouth has begun in preparation for the
transition from Tornado aircraft to Typhoons. Hangar 3 has been
renovated in... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The Minister for International Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison MP
has visited the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility at RAF Leuchars,
meeting personnel of the Typhoon Force that hold at high readiness to
scramble in... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF personnel from 6 Sqn, RAF Leuchars have been taking part in a
multinational exercise from 906 Expeditionary Air Wing in the Middle
East. Exercise Shaheen Star 5, is a Combined Air Operation exercise
conducted over... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air
Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton has visited the two RAF stations north
of the border at Lossiemouth and Leuchars. CAS, Air Chief Marshal Sir
Stephen Dalton said: “I have greatly enjoyed my... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The mixed multi-nation air contingent that is: Joint Warrior. More than
40 fixed-wing aircraft, 30 helicopters and 40 warships, from the UK, the
Netherlands, Canada, France, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Sweden
and Germany, over 12,000 personnel are taking part in Exercise Joint
Warrior this week. Conducted in the spring and autumn of each year the
exercise provides... More information
1(Fighter) Squadron from RAF Leuchars, have been flying Close Air
Support training missions in the Malaysian jungle, working with RAF
Regiment Joint Tactical Air Controllers (JTACs), to further develop
Typhoon Multi-Role capability. The JTACs, who provide a critical link
between... More information
A major search operation was launched over the weekend involving three
mountain rescue teams from RAF Leeming, Leuchars and Kinloss. SAR teams
and dogs were all involved in the operation to seach for a group of
students from Leeds University who had not returned. Five of the party
were airlifted by a RAF Lossiemouth Sea King...More information »
No 1 (Fighter) Sqn, reformed just 4 months ago at RAF Leuchars, has
taken delivery of the 100th Typhoon to enter service. OC No 1 (Fighter)
Sqn, Wg Cdr Mark Flewin, said:
"There can be no better example of the strides we are taking to growing
the Typhoon Force than the stand-up of 1 (Fighter) Sqn and it is
fantastic to have taken delivery of this brand new, milestone
aircraft...More information »
Armed Forces Minister Andrew Robathan has paid a visit to RAF Leuchars
to witness first-hand the progress that the RAF has made in growing the
Typhoon Force in Scotland. Andrew Robathan said: "It has been hugely
reassuring and heartening for me to meet and talk to the men and women
of RAF Leuchars who, every day of the year, maintain the highest levels
of readiness in carrying out this vital role. They are professional and
dedicated...More information »
A Typhoon from 6 Sqn based at RAF Leuchars will fly over Murrayfield
this Saturday (17 Nov 12) just before the 2.30 pm kick. The match,
hosted by the Scottish Rugby Union, sees the Armed Forces Charity Test
Match between Scotland and South Africa. It is hoped the match will
raise funds for military charities. Weather permitting the flypast will
be at 1,000ft...More information »
