Several RAF types from
RAF's Leeming, Coningsby, Waddington and Brize Norton are taking part
in the 6th Annual Sunset to Sunrise on 21-22 June 14. The riders start
from South Stack at Holyhead at 9pm and ride overnight to Skegness
arriving for a... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
A Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft has been flown in UK airspace from
RAF Waddington by RAF aircrew for the first time. The Rivet Joint
RC-135W signals intelligence aircraft is one of 3 the MoD is buying from
the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
E-3D Sentry aircraft from RAF Waddington are contributing to the NATO patrolling of Balkan airspace in the continuing crisis... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The RAF has provided further high-tech support to the relief efforts in
flood-affected parts of the UK, sending up the sophisticated Sentinel R1
surveillance aircraft to create a unique picture of the situation on
the ground. The aircraft, operated by... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
DEFENCE chiefs have backed a multi million pound package to extend
pioneering cyber training at RAF Waddington until 2019. The move means
airmen and soldiers will continue to train to fight together on state of
the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
RAF aircraft are taking part in Red Flag, the most complex air exercise
of the year, which started at Nellis Air Force Base on Monday. The RAF
squadrons have joined 150 aircraft from the US armed forces and Royal
Australian Air Force for three weeks of intensive training in the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Francois toured RAF Waddington today
to view the full scope of the UK’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
capability. Mark Francois spoke to... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The UK’s new commander of air operations in the Middle East and
Afghanistan says air power will remain ‘critical’ as British operations
in Afghanistan draw down through... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The MoD has, for the first time, opened the doors to its Unmanned Aerial
Systems (UAS) control centre, based in the UK. Pictures and footage
released show the hi-tech operations room at RAF Waddington where... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The first of three Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft has been
delivered to the UK ahead of its entry into service with the RAF in
2014. The aircraft will form part of project Airseeker, which will
provide the UK with a... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Dambuster veteran George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM has visited RAF
Waddington to see first hand the work that a small dedicated team are
doing to preserve the history of the Station at its Heritage Centre. It
is seventy years since... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
A RAF E-3D crew have participated in a major training exercise over the
western continental United States without leaving their base at RAF
Waddington. By using... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Formed on 26th July 1913, 5 (Army Co-operation) Sqn based at RAF
Waddington is one of the earliest British military flying units to be
established. Last Friday (26 Jul 13) it was officially 100 years old
and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Aircraft spotters at RAF Waddington get to be a little closer than they anticipated as a Typhoon arrives... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
A VIP reception has been held at the Palace of Westminster to honour the
RAF’s support to the French forces fighting insurgents in Mali. The
Mali Homecoming Reception was held for... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The RAF has completed the biggest training mission ever undertaken by
its Typhoon force. RAF Coningsby Stn Cdr, Gp Capt Johnny Stringer,
explained: “The QWI courses are... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
Held annually over the first weekend of July at RAF Waddington
International Air Show is the largest of all RAF air shows, regularly
attended by over 125,000 visitors. The show offers an... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The RAF Waddington International Air Show is the largest of all RAF air
shows, regularly attended by over 125,000 visitors. The show offers an
unforgettable family day out. The spectacular 7-hour flying display
with... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
After years of privately funded restoration 8 Sqn will formally unveil its Hawker Hunter as part of the Squadron Association’s annual reunion. Many former and currently serving... More information. If you are viewing on a mobile device click here.,
A RAF Sentinel surveillance aircraft has returned back to the UK after nearly four months on operations to return security and stability to Mali. The Sentinel R1 touched down at its home base at RAF Waddington to be welcomed by senior officers who paid... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
