French Mirage jets drop in on RAF Valley

A pair of Mirage F1 CR aircraft from Mont de Marsan Air Base in South West France have visited RAF Valley. The French aircraft were conducting an Overseas Training Flight, designed to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Calling spouses and partners at RAF Valley

The Armed Force Pay Review Body (AFPRB) will visit RAF Valley on 15 May 14, and amongst other agenda items, they would like to hold a discussion group with the spouses and partners of Service personnel to hear their views on... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Head of the Royal Norwegian Air Force over to view RAF advanced jet trainer

The head of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) has joined the RAF’s training chief at RAF Valley to view the world-leading technology that is helping to shape the fighter pilots... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Duchess of Cambridge writes of her experience as a RAF wife

The Duchess of Cambridge has written the foreword for 'Living in the Slipstream' a collection of stories told by wives of those in the RAF. Kate, uses her experience during the couples time at RAF Valley and writes: “I loved my time in Anglesey.... But I can’t pretend I... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

"The experience of the RAF will benefit the French Air Force"

The head of the French Air Force joined the RAF’s training chief to view world-leading technology that is helping to shape the fighter pilots of the future. General Denis Mercier, Chief of Staff of the French Air Force, has joined... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Prince William on Flt during its busiest year

Newspapers report that Prince William's RAF search and rescue unit was the busiest in the country last year.  C Flight 22 Sqn was scrambled 323 times from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Change of Command at RAF Valley

Command of one of the RAF’s busiest training bases has been handed over. Gp Capt Adrian Hill handed over command of RAF Valley to Gp Capt Peter Cracroft. Gp Capt Adrian Hill said: “I’m sad to be... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Royal Navy pilot flying RAF Typhoon

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

That is not why these dogs were put down...

The media has reported that two military working dogs at RAF Valley have been euthanised. The reports claim there is a link between their demise and the departure of Prince William from... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Flt Lt Wales completes his final tour of duty with RAF SAR

The Duke of Cambridge has completed his tour of duty with the Search and Rescue Force at RAF Valley. During his last shift, Flt Lt William Wales and his crew had... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Minister comments on sophisticated flying training at RAF Valley

Philip Dunne MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology visited RAF Valley to see a demonstration of the UK’s military flying training system (UKMFTS) and the Hawk T2... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Armed Forces Celebrate the Royal Birth

RAF Valley, the RAF Station where Prince William serves as a Search and Rescue pilot were among the first to offer official congratulations. Led by the Station Commander Group Captain Adrian Hill, and Search and Rescue Commander Group Captain Sara... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

On the BBC - Thrilling real-life drama is business as usual for RAF Search and Rescue

A new series of Helicopter Rescue lands on BBC One Wales on 8 April and viewers will be able to experience the drama and suspense of thrilling rescue footage featuring... More information

A Day in the Life of Flt Lt Wales

A new Royal website has been set up to feature the public life and work of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The pages include a section on the Day in the Life of Flt Lt Wales. Unfortunately, some of the photographs used have already caused embarrassment. In shots showing the Prince at work on the sqn at RAF Valley there is sensitive information on show. As a precaution RAF staff have reset passwords...More information »

Armed Forces Community Covenant in action in Wales

An agreement has been signed between the RAF and the Isle of Anglesey County Council to support the development of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. It has being made possible through the Anglesey Armed Forces Community Covenant which will be signed on 24 May 12 at RAF Valley. This new partnership forms the basis of the upcoming Community Covenant...More information »

Set to Revolutionise RAF Flying Training

In a move which is predicted to revolutionise RAF flying training, 4 (Reserve) Sqn, based at RAF Valley, is gearing up for its first student course in Apr 12. Through a combination of synthetic training and 28 Hawk T2 aircraft, the training syllabus is considered to be world-leading. Sqn Ldr Rob Caine said: "I've been to Australia and the USA and seen how they train fast jet pilots and in my view we've leapfrogged them...More information »