83 Expeditionary Air Group Middle East update

83 Expeditionary Air Group (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... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF personnel transit to help flood victims

233 airmen and women travelled 120 miles from their home base at RAF Honington to Berkshire in a convoy of 40 vehicles to carry out the task. Staying in temporary accommodation at Combermere Barracks, Windsor, home to the Household Cavalry, personnel from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF aid will protect South Sudan’s refugees

The RAF has delivered its first tranche of military aid to UN troops monitoring South Sudan’s fragile ceasefire. A C17 Globemaster heavy-lift aircraft touched down in the war-torn country’s capital Juba on... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

CAS praises progress during his first visit to Afghanistan

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, praised the armed forces during his visit to Afghanistan which included meeting the Tornado detachment at... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Homecoming parade for 2 Sqn RAF Regt

No 2 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, based at RAF Honington, returned home from a demanding six month tour in Afghanistan in November and this... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Regiment lay up 5 Standards

The RAF Regiment lay up 5 Standards and a Queens Colour and welcome their new Honorary Air Commodore, Sir Stephen Dalton. The RAF Regiment both old and new formed part of the congregation at Bury St Edmunds Cathedral as the Corps commemorated... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Deployed RAF Units of 121 EAW return from Cyprus

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

Operational Update from the RAF

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

Remembering the Polish airman who gave their lives serving with the RAF

Hundreds have gathered with personnel from RAF Northolt at the Polish War Memorial in Ruislip to remember the Polish airmen who gave their lives whilst serving with the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

1 Squadron RAF Regiment are presented with a new Standard

1 Squadron RAF Regiment, RAF Honington, has been presented with a new Standard by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton. Awarded to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

CAS visits RAF Leuchars and Lossiemouth

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

In the Jungle - 1(Fighter) Sqn and RAF Regiment working together

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

RAF Top in Telemark

RAF Regiment Reservist, LAC Chris Stewart, based at RAF Leeming has beaten off tough competition to be crowned the British Telemarking Champion. Chris emerged the clear winner as the overall British Telemark Ski Champion 2013 following a closely fought battle over three days of racing. Chris said of his short time with 609 (WR) Auxilliary Sqn, "The experience has been fantastic. Even better than I imagined...More information »

£46m investment in Foxhound

The MoD is investing £46m in acquiring fifty-one new Foxhound patrol vehicles for troops serving in Afghanistan. Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wg based at Camp Bastion, were amongst the first within the defence community to use the Foxhound protected patrol vehicle in an operational environment and were extremely impressed. Cpl Fraser Bruce, RAF, said: "This is a cracking bit of kit...More information »

The Tongans really understand RAF Force Protection...

The Commander of the Tonga Defence Services, Brig Gen Tau'aika 'Uta'atu,was guest of honour at the handover ceremony from the 4th to the 5th Tongan Contingent at Camp Bastion. A society known for its tribal traditions and passion - fierce and emotive, the Tongas support RAF FP. Sqn Ldr Stewart Beekman said: "The Tongans really understand the importance of force protection. They work seamlessly with the RAF Regiment and RAF Police...More information »

51 Sqn RAF Regiment's account of Friday's attack on Camp Bastion

Members of No 5 RAF Force Protection Wg, working alongside the US Marine Corps have spoken about quickly regaining control of Camp Bastion Airfield following an insurgent attack on Friday killing 14 and capturing one of the enemy. Sgt Al Bedford said: "We were attacked from multiple firing points...we quickly co-ordinated ground troops and air assets to suppress the enemy...More information »

Attack on Camp Bastion - Defence Secretary interviewed on Newsnight

Jeremy Paxman interviewed the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, on BBC 2's Newsnight programme last evening on the attack carried out on Camp Bastion by the Taliban over the weekend. Five RAF Regiment Gunners were thought to have been injured during the counter attack in which at least 14 Taliban were killed...More information »

RAF Kick Start the Paralympics

The crew of a RAF Puma helicopter have kick-started the opening of the Paralympic Games by helping to unveil the official logo in Edinburgh. Cpl Lindsey Allan from the RAF Regt's 4 Force Protection Wg and Cpl Steven Evans from the RAF Regt Training Wg performed a fast-rope drop from the aircraft to pass two arrows to Cpl Shaun Gibson who was waiting.Cpl Lindsey Allan said: "It was amazing...More information »

The RAF's Lewis Keeble is First Reserve

RAF Regiment gunner SAC Lewis Keeble, has been selected as reserve for the British Olympic Judo Team. Lewis, 21, said: “The fact I am considered by GB as a potential Olympian gives me massive confidence. I will be pushing Colin Oates in training, showing the coaches that if he is injured, I am ready." Coach Darren Warner said, "I expect Lewis to become British no 1. Technically he is one of the best players in the country...More information »

SAC Ryan Tomlin, 2 Squadron, Royal Air Force Regiment

The RAF Regiment gunner killed on Monday has been named as Ryan Tomlin, of 2 Squadron, RAF Regiment. His family said: “Ryan loved and lived life to the full. He gave his life at a very young age doing the job he loved. Ryan will be sorely missed by everyone who loved him. We will remember his cheeky grin and great sense of humour. Our true hero and shining star...More information »