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| Royal Air Force |
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| Founded |
1 April 1918 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Size |
46,800 active personnel
83,430 reserve personnel
1,109 aircraft |
| Part of |
British Armed Forces |
| Air Staff Offices |
MOD Main Building, Whitehall |
| Motto |
Latin: Per Ardua ad Astra
"Through Adversity to the Stars"[1] |
| March |
Royal Air Force March Past |
| Commanders |
| Chief of the Air Staff |
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton |
Notable
commanders |
Lord Trenchard
Lord Portal |
| Insignia |
| RAF Badge |
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| RAF roundels |
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| Fin flash |
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| RAF TRF |
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| Aircraft flown |
| Attack |
Harrier GR7, Harrier GR9, Tornado GR4, |
Electronic
warfare |
Sentry |
| Helicopter |
Chinook, Merlin, Puma, Sea King, Griffin HAR2 |
| Interceptor |
Tornado F3, Typhoon |
| Patrol |
Nimrod MR2 |
| Reconnaissance |
Islander, Nimrod R.1, Sentinel R1, Reaper, Tornado GR4A |
| Trainer |
Dominie, Hawk, King Air, Squirrel, Tucano, Tutor, Vigilant, Viking |
| Transport |
C-17, Hercules C3, Hercules C4 & C5, Tristar, VC10 |
.^ The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air force, the oldest independent air force in the world.
^ Other Royal Air Force flags .- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.crwflags.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Royal Air Force (RAF) Officers 1939-1945 .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- R 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: Academic]
[2] .^ The RAF was formed on April 1, 1918 and has taken a significant role in British military history since then, playing a large part in World War II , and more recently in conflicts such as the recent war in Iraq.
^ Formed on 1 April 1918, the RAF has taken a significant role in British military history ever since, playing a large part in World War II and in more recent conflicts.
^ Related subjects: Military History and War .
.^ The RAF operates almost 1,100 aircraft and, as of 31 March 2008, had a projected trained strength of 41,440 regular personnel.
^ At the time of its loss the aircraft had accumulated a total of 538 hours on its airframe.
^ A fully aerobatic and improved replacement for the Boulton & Paul Sidestrand day bomber, the Overstrand was the first RAF medium bomber to feature a totally enclosed power operated ( pneumatic ) gun turret.
.^ With some 998 aircraft and in 2006, 46,880 personnel, the RAF is the fifth largest air force in the world.
^ The RAF's own mission statement reads as thus, to provide (paraphrase) "An agile, adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UK Defence Mission."
^ The two decades between the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 have been described as the locust years of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
.^ The majority of the RAF's aircraft and personnel are based in the UK with many others serving on operations (principally Iraq, Afghanistan, Middle East, Balkans, and South Atlantic) or at long-established overseas bases (notably the Falkland Islands, Qatar, Germany, Cyprus, and Gibraltar).
^ A flying squadron is an aircraft unit which carries out the primary tasks of the RAF. RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British Army in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are based, which aircraft they are operating, etc.
^ More routine, strategic airlift transport tasks are carried out by the Tristars and VC10s based at RAF Brize Norton, for passengers and cargo, and for air-to-air refuelling of other aircraft.
Mission
The RAF's mission is to support the objectives of the British
Ministry of Defence (MoD), which are to "provide the capabilities needed: to ensure the security and defence of the United Kingdom and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government’s foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security."
[5].^ The RAF's own mission statement reads as thus, to provide (paraphrase) "An agile, adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UK Defence Mission."
^ Air force clips the wings of UK wind power .- Future Energy eNews April 5, 2004 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC users.erols.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Group — the Air Combat Group — controls the RAF's combat fast jet aircraft, including Joint Force Harrier, and has seven airfields in the UK in addition to RAF Unit Goose Bay in Canada, which is used extensively as an operational training base.
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.^ The above statement goes hand in hand with the RAF's definition of air power, the concept that guides the RAF strategy.
^ The RAF's own mission statement reads as thus, to provide (paraphrase) "An agile, adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UK Defence Mission."
^ These include the Royal Air Force Leadership Centre and the Royal Air Force Centre for Air Power Studies, both based at RAF Cranwell, and the Air Warfare Centre, based at RAF Waddington and RAF Cranwell.
.^ Air Power is defined as thus "The ability to project military force in air or space by or from a platform or missile operating above the surface of the earth.
^ The RMAF will use these new aircraft to modernize its air force and to improve operational capability in coalition operations and exercises, and contribute to a modern air defense network for the legitimate defense of Morocco.” .
^ He chose to pursue a military flying career and began Initial Officer Training at Royal Air Force Cranwell in 2004.
.^ Air platforms are defined as any aircraft, helicopter or unmanned air vehicle."
^ Air Power is defined as thus "The ability to project military force in air or space by or from a platform or missile operating above the surface of the earth.
[7] .^ Although the RAF is the principal British air power arm, the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm and the British Army's Army Air Corps also deliver air power which is integrated into the maritime and land environments respectively.
^ The Air Training Corps still exists and, whilst is no longer officially the cadet arm of the Royal Air Force, it remains affiliated to the Royal Air Force and I believe its members, junior and adult, still wear RAF-style uniforms.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Royal Air Force Ensign Queen's ColourFurther information: Royal Air Force roundels and Royal Air Force uniform Following the tradition of the other British fighting services, the RAF has adopted symbols to represent it and act as a rallying point for its members.
History
.^ The Badge of the Royal Air Force was first used in August 1918.
^ The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's air force, the oldest independent air force in the world.
^ Airco DH.9While the British were not the first to make use of heavier-than-air military aircraft, the RAF is the world's oldest independent air force of any significant size and the first air force to become independent of army or navy control.
[8] .^ By the completion of twenty-five years of existence in the Royal Air Force, Royal Flying Corps or Royal Naval Air Service.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The Badge of the Royal Air Force was first used in August 1918.
^ It was founded on 1 April 1918, during the First World War, by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service.
.^ After the war, the service was drastically cut and its inter-war years were relatively quiet, with the RAF taking responsibility for the control of Iraq and executing a number of minor actions in other parts of the British Empire.
^ During the Cold War years the main role of the RAF was the defence of the continent of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union, including holding the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent for a number of years.
^ Royal Air Force Ensign Queen's ColourFurther information: Royal Air Force roundels and Royal Air Force uniform Following the tradition of the other British fighting services, the RAF has adopted symbols to represent it and act as a rallying point for its members.
.^ The RAF underwent rapid expansion prior to and during the Second World War.
^ The two decades between the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 have been described as the locust years of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Royal Air Force - RAF, British & Commonwealth badges, ties and gifts .- Royal Air Force - RAF, British & Commonwealth badges, ties and gifts 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.collectors.demon.co.uk [Source type: General]
^ Under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan of December 1939, the air forces of British Commonwealth countries trained and formed "Article XV squadrons" for service with RAF formations.
^ A flying squadron is an aircraft unit which carries out the primary tasks of the RAF. RAF squadrons are somewhat analogous to the regiments of the British Army in that they have histories and traditions going back to their formation, regardless of where they are based, which aircraft they are operating, etc.
.^ Many individual personnel from these countries, and exiles from occupied Europe, also served with RAF squadrons.
^ A batch of 14 Tutors was modified to accept twin floats to become Sea Tutors and these served mainly at RAF Calshot as trainers for future maritime RAF crews.
^ The Chinook Display Team is based at RAF Odiham in Hampshire and is made up of personnel from Nos 18 and 27 Squadrons, both of which are based on the station.
.^ In the Battle of Britain, in the late summer of 1940, the RAF (consisting greatly of multinational i.e.
^ RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 (2009) .- RAF: The Battle of Britain 1940 | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.boardgamegeek.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Polish, Czechoslovakian pilots and ground personnel) defended the skies over Britain against the German Luftwaffe, helping foil Hitler's plans for an invasion of the United Kingdom, and prompting Prime Minister Winston Churchill to say in the House of Commons on 20 August, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few".
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.^ The Avro Vulcan was a strategic bomber used during the Cold War to carry conventional and nuclear bombs.The largest RAF effort during the war was the strategic bombing campaign against Germany by Bomber Command.
^ During the Cold War years the main role of the RAF was the defence of the continent of Europe against potential attack by the Soviet Union, including holding the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent for a number of years.
^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ While RAF bombing of Germany began almost immediately upon the outbreak of war, under the leadership of Air Chief Marshal Harris, these attacks became increasingly devastating from 1942 onward as new technology and greater numbers of superior aircraft became available.
^ Group — the Air Combat Group — controls the RAF's combat fast jet aircraft, including Joint Force Harrier, and has seven airfields in the UK in addition to RAF Unit Goose Bay in Canada, which is used extensively as an operational training base.
^ The two decades between the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 have been described as the locust years of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
The RAF adopted night-time
area bombing on German cities such as
Hamburg and
Dresden, and developed precision bombing techniques for specific operations, such as the
"Dambusters" raid by
No. .^ To mark the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the RAF the King has signified his intention of awarding a ceremonial flag known as "The Standard" to RAF operational squadrons.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Thirty squadrons immediately qualified, twenty-eight under the 25 year rule, and two (120 and 617) under the outstanding operations rule.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ When the war began, around 550 were already in service in the United Kingdom – and 7000 more were sent to the Empire Air Training Scheme in Canada before being posted to RAF squadrons.- Notes and questions, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force - war oral history programme | NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.nzhistory.net.nz [Source type: General]
^ World War II, and the businessmen of four continents who profited from the 750 corporations he established throughout the world as depositories of money, patents, bearer bonds, and shares in blue chip industries of the United States and Europe.
^ Role of the EGFR/Ras/Raf pathway in specification of photoreceptor cells in the Drosophila retina The Drosophila Egfr receptor is required for differentiation of many cell types during eye development.
.^ Most of the New Zealanders serving in the RAF played a role in operations related to D-Day and the Normandy invasion in June 1944.- Notes and questions, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force - war oral history programme | NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.nzhistory.net.nz [Source type: General]
^ Since then he has completed Operational Detachments in Iraq and more recently Afghanistan.
^ Raf activation in mammalian cells involves dephosphorylation of inhibitory sites followed by phosphorylation of activating sites (for review, see Dhillon, 2002; Chong, 2003).
The RAF celebrated its 90th birthday with a
flypast of the
Red Arrows and four
Typhoons over many RAF Stations and Central London on 1 April 2008.
[11]Current overseas deployments
| Country |
Dates |
Deployment |
Details |
| Kenya |
2008s– |
Kenya Air Force Laikipia Air Base |
Semi permanent detachment involving helicopters giving support to the British Army |
| Gibraltar |
1940s– |
RAF Gibraltar |
No permanently stationed aircraft. RAF aircraft, e.g. Hercules transports, make regular visits. |
| Canada |
1940s– |
RAF Unit Goose Bay, Canada |
RAF aircraft train in low-level tactical flying at .^ Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force skip to main .- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
^ The petition to restore the 'Royal' designation to the Canadian navy and Canadian air force in time for the naval centennial (1910-2010) has now surpassed three thousand signatures!- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
^ G-AADO later became aircraft 250 of the Royal South African Air Force and was based at Zwartkop aerodrome, Valhalla, on photographic duties until 1942 .
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| Cyprus/Malta |
1940– |
RAF Akrotiri
RAF Nicosia
RAF Luqa |
.^ To mark the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the formation of the RAF the King has signified his intention of awarding a ceremonial flag known as "The Standard" to RAF operational squadrons.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Sqn was the RAF Hampden Squadron to incur the most operational losses while operating the type, suffering a total of 109 aircraft lost.
^ Sgt Bartlett was then posted to RAF Shawbury to learn basic rotary operations, tactics and search and rescue techniques in the Griffin HT1 aircraft.
.^ Continued in action as an APers weapon into WWII. Many FAA and RAF aircraft were fitted for its use (particularly early in WWII).
^ It is used as a multi-engine advanced pilot trainer by No 45(Reserve) Squadron, which is part of No 3 Flying Training School based at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire.
^ Based on the civilian Comet airliner, the Nimrod was, and remains, the only jet powered long range maritime patrol aircraft in military service.
|
| Norway |
1960s– |
Bardufoss Air Station |
RAF fighter and/or helicopter squadrons undergo winter-training here most years. |
| Ascension Island |
1982– |
RAF Ascension Island |
Used as an air bridge between the UK and the Falkland Islands. .^ The White ensign is not to be flown at any Royal Air Force station or by any Royal Air Force unit.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Royal Air Force - formed in 1918, the United Kingdom's air arm was the first such independent air force.
^ In accordance with AFM 900-2, 1 August 1961, para 28, the following policy concerning the display of the United States flag and the Royal Air Force ensign at United States Air Force installations in Great Britain is established.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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| Falkland Islands |
1982– |
RAF Stanley
RAF Mount Pleasant |
After initial use of the Airport at Stanley, the airbase/airport at Mount Pleasant was built to allow a fighter and transport facility on the islands, and to strengthen the defence capacity of BFFI (British Forces Falkland Islands). |
| Bosnia |
1995– |
Various helicopters |
RAF enforced no-fly zones over the Balkans in the late 1990s and participated in the NATO interventions in Bosnia and Kosovo. Currently, RAF helicopters remain to provide support to the United Nations. |
| Afghanistan |
2001– |
Operation Veritas
Operation Herrick |
Chinooks provided airlift support to coalition forces. Since late 2004 six Harriers provided reconnaissance and close air support to the ISAF. .^ Description and use of the RAF ensign Order in Council (establishing the flag) Constructions details Derivation of the flag Other RAF flags Queen's colours of the RAF RAF Yacht Club Use of the US flag and RAF ensign at US Air Force bases in Britain History of the RAF Royal Air Force rank flags Royal Air Force appointment flags History of the Royal Air Force Royal Air Force proposal Royal Air Force: Timeline for introduction of the flag Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force Air Support Craft Ensign See also: United Kingdom Civil air ensign of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and army Royal Navy Belgian section of the Royal Air Force RAF Sailing Association RAF Yacht Club .- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Nike Air Force 1 One Leather/mesh low or mid .- Nike Air Force 1 One - Solepedia.com | Online Sneaker Encyclopedia 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC solepedia.com [Source type: General]
^ Royal Air Force - formed in 1918, the United Kingdom's air arm was the first such independent air force.
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Structure
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Royal Air Force
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| Components |
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.^ Air Chief Marshal .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- R 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: Academic]
^ It is flown at RAF airfields, by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Attaches and Advisors, and also by the Heads OF RAF Missions abroad.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Air Staff - Night Fighters, HQ No 11 Group RAF .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Royal Chicano Air Force; Physical Description: Site/Location: Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento, CA; fund: Centro de Artistas Chicanos, Inc.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Royal Chicano Air Force; Physical Description: Site/Location: University of California, Santa Barbara, CA; fund: UCSB; no.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Royal Chicano Air Force; Physical Description: Site/Location: Fairfield, CA; fund: Centro de Artistas Chicanos, Inc.; no.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
.^ Commanding Officer, 29 Squadron RAF .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Other Royal Air Force flags .- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Royal Air Force (RAF) Officers 1939-1945 .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Air Vice Marshall.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It is flown at RAF airfields, by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Attaches and Advisors, and also by the Heads OF RAF Missions abroad.- United Kingdom: Royal Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.allstates-flag.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Vice-Admiral Harry G. DeWolf, OBE, DSO, DSC, CD, was Chief of the Naval Staff, leading the RCN from his headquarters in Ottawa.- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
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Commands
.^ View the closing announcement from RAF, Rotary Air Force Marketing, Inc.- RAF Pilots are always asking What's New 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC rafpilots.com [Source type: General]
^ Royal Air Force (RAF) Officers 1939-1945 .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The RAF Falcons are the Royal Air Force's parachute display team.
While there were once individual commands responsible for bombers, fighters, training, etc., only one command now exists:
Groups
.^ Gold type in the maroon geometric area below the tree reads: "Operation Christmas Unity, December 17, Sat.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ In addition to these operations the Squadron's responsibilities for search and rescue operations were maintained and aircraft were frequently called out to help shipping in distress.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
As from 1 April 2007, three groups exist:
In addition,
No. .^ Flight Commander, "B" Flight, 166 Squadron RAF (Kirmington) (finally completed over 30 operations in Lancaster aircraft) .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Now the American invasion of Iraq has shown Chinese leaders, dependent on Middle East oil, how vulnerable they could become.- Future Energy eNews April 5, 2004 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC users.erols.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ PRM South Asia -------------------------------------------------- "Operation Mountain Lion" is a joint Afghan, UK and US operation targeting suspected insurgents in eastern Afghanistan.- http://www.terrorismcentral.com/Newsletters/2006/041606.html 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC www.terrorismcentral.com [Source type: News]
Stations
An
RAF station is ordinarily subordinate to a group and it is administratively sub-divided into wings.
.^ At the beginning of 1958 the Squadron headquarters were moved to RAF Changi when being re-armed with Avro Shackleton Mk.1A but this must have been unique in Royal Air Force history when two squadrons were equipped with two completely different type of aircraft,one a land based squadron, the other a shore based squadron at different stations but a handful of miles apart.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ At the beginning of 1935 the Squadron was re-equipped with Short Singapore flying boats and became the first R.A.F. unit overseas to be re-equipped by air.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Using a gain-of-function mutation it has been shown that D-raf acts to transmit this and other late-acting embryonic Egfr signals.
Wings
A
wing is either an operational sub-division of a group or an administrative sub-division of an RAF station.
.^ There was intelligence of a German cruiser squadron operating in the South Pacific and, more urgently, the possibility of two German cruisers operating off the coast of Mexico.- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
^ So picture your gyro with wings, two counter-rotating rotors and infinitely more complex.- RAF Pilots are always asking What's New 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC rafpilots.com [Source type: General]
^ In support of the application are credit card issuers and other groups that believe that more competition will help reduce fees.- http://www.terrorismcentral.com/Newsletters/2006/041606.html 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC www.terrorismcentral.com [Source type: News]
.^ Seatbelts and ABS are clear wins -they improve safety a lot, and only encourage a bit more dangerous driving.- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
^ They only offer improved mileage if they spend enough time not moving to recover the loss.- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
^ First and foremost, they are far larger and more massive than the use to which they are put requires.- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
.^ When the R.F.C. and R.N.A.S. were amalgamated on the 01/04/1918 to form the Royal Air Force, in order that the squadrons and wings of the two services should retain their original identity, it was arranged that all R.N.A.S. squadrons should be re-numbered with the prefix 200.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ The 1974 book by Cor-nelius Ryan, "A Bridge Too Far," was based on this operation and was made into the 1977 film.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It has also been suggested that the money he made from these dealings helped to establish the Bush family fortune and set up its political dynasty.
.^ When the R.F.C. and R.N.A.S. were amalgamated on the 01/04/1918 to form the Royal Air Force, in order that the squadrons and wings of the two services should retain their original identity, it was arranged that all R.N.A.S. squadrons should be re-numbered with the prefix 200.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ There were 259 members registered on RAF on December 31 2006/January 1 2007.- Richard's Animorphs Forum - RAF Blog 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC blog.animorphsforum.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Headquarters No 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing .- Defence Annual Report 2002-03 :: ADF Units and Establishments :: Royal Australian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.defence.gov.au [Source type: Reference]
.^ The Shaibah logistics base, once the main center of British military operations in Iraq, was turned over to the Iraqi national army on for use as a training base.- Today in History April 24 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: News]
These units are commanded by a
group captain who is also the parent unit's Station Commander. The EAW comprises the non-formed unit elements of the station that are required to support a deployed operating base, i.e. the command and control, logistics and administration functions amongst others. They are designed to be flexible and quickly adaptable for differing operations.
.^ At the beginning of 1935 the Squadron was re-equipped with Short Singapore flying boats and became the first R.A.F. unit overseas to be re-equipped by air.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ In July, 1941, Squadron Leader Powell Shedden was posted to Malta where he formed the night flying unit which has since performed sterling work in the night defence of Malta.- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Squadron Royal Naval Air Service at Coudekerque, France on 31/12/1916 and was equipped with Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter aircraft.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
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A wing is also an administrative sub-division of an RAF station.
.^ Air Officer Commanding, No 38 Wing .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ To this, the Officer Commanding RAF Station Kirmington adds (17 November 1943): Throughout his operational tour Squadron Leader Powley has displayed outstanding qualities of courage in the face of the enemy, zeal in the performance of his duties and leadership.- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Commanding Officer, No 1 Mobile Operations Room Unit .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The Shaibah logistics base, once the main center of British military operations in Iraq, was turned over to the Iraqi national army on for use as a training base.- Today in History April 24 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: News]
Squadrons
.^ We had to go down to the Kai Tak Yacht Club to get the dingy to go out to the aircraft to do our servicing, pre flight, and after flight inspections.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ At the beginning of 1935 the Squadron was re-equipped with Short Singapore flying boats and became the first R.A.F. unit overseas to be re-equipped by air.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ The army was spared the worst of Pearson's wrath, in that army units kept their regimental formation (for example, I was an infantryman with the Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment).- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
They can be awarded
standards and
battle honours for meritorious service.
.^ His courage and skill as captain of aircraft have proved a source of inspiration to the Flight he commands, and contributed greatly to the success achieved by other crews in the squadron.- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Squadron Royal Naval Air Service at Coudekerque, France on 31/12/1916 and was equipped with Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter aircraft.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Flight Commander, "B" Flight, 166 Squadron RAF (Kirmington) (finally completed over 30 operations in Lancaster aircraft) .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
(note that this type is now flown only by 111 Squadron).
.^ Dassault Mirage 5BD , FAB/8 Squadron (3 Wing), take off, Fairford RAF , IAT91 , 22/7/1991 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Mikoyan-Guryevich MiG-23ML Flogger-G , Czech AF/2 Squadron, 1 Wing, c/n 17218/24644, static, Fairford RAF , IAT91 , 7/1991 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Aero L-39ZA Albatros , Czech AF/1 Squadron, 11 Wing, c/n 232430, static, Fairford RAF , IAT91 , 7/1991 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Civil Aviation Conference established English as the air traffic control lan-guage.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
There are also Ground Support Squadrons, e.g.
.^ Let L-410UVP , Lithuanian AF/Transport Squadron, Fairford RAF , RIAT 2002 , .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Panavia Tornado F.3 , RAF/25 Squadron, no marks, take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 27/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Administrative squadrons are normally commanded by a
squadron leader.
Flights
A
flight is a sub-division of a squadron.
.^ Divided into four squares; top two have type that reads: "5 de Mayo Celebración 'Estilo Sacra', Sunday, May 7, Southside Park 12-6."- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
"A" and "B", each under the command of a
squadron leader.
.^ Commanding Officer, 29 Squadron RAF .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Flight Commander, 258 Squadron RAF .- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ His courage and skill as captain of aircraft have proved a source of inspiration to the Flight he commands, and contributed greatly to the success achieved by other crews in the squadron.- Royal Air Force Officers 1939-1945 -- P 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.unithistories.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ At the beginning of 1935 the Squadron was re-equipped with Short Singapore flying boats and became the first R.A.F. unit overseas to be re-equipped by air.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ This reminded me of a crash of one of these aircraft at the Royal Air Force base at Seletar in 1961 when I was there flying with the Target Towing Squadron.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Because they typically serve actual needs, rather than "because I can afford it" levels of waste?- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
For example
No. .^ Eurofighter Typhoon DA2 , British Aerospace, displaying, Fairford RAF , IAT95 , 22-23/7/1995 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Eurofighter Typhoon DA4 , British Aerospace, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 25-26/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ After the fall of Pelambang the squadron with four remaining aircraft moved to Tjilatap, Java where daily patrols were maintained.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
Personnel
In 2007 the RAF employed 40,370 active duty personnel, 1,450
RAF Volunteer Reserves, and 3,400 regular reservists.
[15] .^ Egyptian President Mubarak commented that the country was both at civil war and that Shias were more loyal to their religion than to their country.- http://www.terrorismcentral.com/Newsletters/2006/041606.html 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC www.terrorismcentral.com [Source type: News]
^ Probably , far more significant than the Bush family connections with the Third Reich is the CIA connections with the Third Reich , but these two worlds overlap.
^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The longest-lived founding member of the RAF was
Henry Allingham, who died in 2009 aged 113.
[16]Officers
Officers hold a
commission from the
Sovereign, which provides the legal authority for them to issue orders to subordinates. The commission of a regular officer is granted after successfully completing the 32-week-long Initial Officer Training course at the
RAF College, Cranwell,
Lincolnshire. Other officers also train at RAF Cranwell, but on different courses, such as those for professionally qualified officers.
.^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 10/20/97)(MC, 10/20/01) 1944 Oct 21, During World War II, U.S. troops captured the German city of Aachen.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force skip to main .- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
For example, the rank of
Squadron Leader derived its name from the RNAS rank of Squadron Commander. RAF officers fall into three categories:
air officers, senior officers and
junior officers.
Other ranks
The titles and insignia of other ranks in the RAF was based on that of the
Army, with some alterations in terminology.
.^ The CRD also associates with Ras through residues different from those that contact the RBD. Interestingly, it was demonstrated that the CRD:Ras interaction only occurs once the association of RBD with Ras has occurred.
^ There was only once instance of RAF being down.- Richard's Animorphs Forum - RAF Blog 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC blog.animorphsforum.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Essentially those who donate: -less than $50 will fall into the "Donators" category.
Branches and trades
- RAF Pilots and Weapon Systems Officers (WSO) (formerly known as Navigators) are commissioned officers on the General Duties List.
- Non-commissioned (NCO) Aircrew known as Weapons System Operators (WSOp), fulfil the specialist roles of air engineer (E), air electronics operator (AEOp), air loadmaster (ALM) and air signaller (S).^ List of Royal Air Force aircraft squadrons .
- Squadrons of the Royal Air Force and Commonwealth, 1918-88 by James J. Halley | LibraryThing 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.librarything.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Airtech CN.235MPA Persuader , Irish Air Corps/Maritime Squadron, landing, Fairford RAF , RIAT96 , 19/7/1996 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ General Dynamics F-16A Falcon , KLu/313 Squadron, special c/s, take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT97 , 21/7/1997 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Though they are now known collectively as weapon systems operators, individual trade specialisations remain.
.^ This board is available for members, and guests to post suggestions with regards to RAF, and also serves as a support board.
^ The January RAF Party is done; the place is a mess, hung-over members litter the grounds, and records lay tattered, smashed...- Richard's Animorphs Forum - RAF Blog 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC blog.animorphsforum.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ It is possible that the experimental systems used could simply not support normal mKSR1 function.
^ Using Western analysis it was found that the D-raf Delta315 protein migrated as an ~60-kD band detected at a level equivalent to that of the 90-kD D-raf WT protein at 5 hr.
^ The first guided missile to be used in force, the V-1 was powered by a pulse-jet engine and resembled a small aircraft.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Three lines of evidence support the claim that CNK is essential for RAF activity.
^ To allow you to gauge when there is activity in the chat room, I've placed an online notification at the bottom of all RAF Forum pages.
^ Thus, all ectodermal signaling pathways dependent on D-raf activity could be fully restored in null embryos by expression of the D-raf WT gene (Radke, 2001).
.^ News highlights from the past week are provided in this free email update, but detailed analysis, background information and source documents are only available to subscribers.- http://www.terrorismcentral.com/Newsletters/2006/041606.html 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC www.terrorismcentral.com [Source type: News]
^ They could sit within their boundaries all day speaking the bare minimum, and then go to their community fiestas every night.- No Rif-Raf 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.norif-raf.com [Source type: Original source]
^ They all had their own communities on the East Coast, so they didn’t need to leave their comfort zone.- No Rif-Raf 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.norif-raf.com [Source type: Original source]
Intelligence is used to inform commanders of the assessed capabilities and intentions of the enemy for strategic / operational planning and targeting.
.^ Jan 7, The U.S. Air Force announced the production of the first jet-fighter, Bell P-59 Ai-racomet.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Others called for butchering Americans they did not like , such as liberals and democrats who opposed Hitler.
^ Civil Aviation Conference established English as the air traffic control lan-guage.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In brief, every major German corporation with an international operation strengthened its branches, subsidiaries, and affiliates with an influx of new money and talent that included scientists and technicians arriving weekly ready to perform laboratory research in Spain and Buenos Aires.” 18.
^ Squadron Royal Naval Air Service at Coudekerque, France on 31/12/1916 and was equipped with Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter aircraft.- 205/209 Sunderland Squadron RAF Seletar 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC splashdown2.tripod.com [Source type: Original source]
^ Civil Aviation Conference established English as the air traffic control lan-guage.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Medical officers are the doctors of the RAF and have specialist expertise in aviation medicine to support aircrew and their protective equipment. Medical officers can go on aeromedical evacuations, providing vital assistance on search-and-rescue missions or emergency relief flights worldwide. RAF Medical Officers are either based in primary care on operations or on RAF stations in the UK or in one of six Ministry of Defence Hospital Units (MDHU's) around the UK as specialist practitioners.
Administrative Officers and associated Pers Admin trades are involved with human resources management, training management, physical education, catering, infrastructure management, accounts, dress and discipline, personnel and recruitment.
Royal Air Force chaplains are trained by the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Centre at Amport House.
RAF Legal Branch provides legal advice on discipline / criminal law and operations law.
Reserves
Specialist training and education
.^ Physical Description: Non-Center Activities and Programs "Cinco de Mayo 83" Celebration; Royal Chicano Air Force Display; 1983; .- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Physical Description: Graphic Arts El Royal Chicano Air Force Poster; 1900a-1977; .- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Comments/Description: Announcement Poster for "RCAF." Blue type reads: "RCAF Royal Chicano Air Force."- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
.^ Physical Description: Non-Center Activities and Programs "Cinco de Mayo 83" Celebration; Royal Chicano Air Force Display; 1983; .- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Comments/Description: Announcement Poster for "RCAF." Blue type reads: "RCAF Royal Chicano Air Force."- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force skip to main .- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
NCO training and developmental courses occur at
RAF Halton and officer courses occur at the
Joint Services Command and Staff College at Shrivenham.
Aircraft
British military aircraft designations generally comprise a
type name followed by a
mark number which includes an alphabetical
rôle prefix. For example, the
Tornado F3 is designated as a fighter by the 'F', and is the third variant of the type to be produced.
Strike, attack and offensive support aircraft
The mainstay of the offensive support fleet is the
Tornado GR4.
.^ Japanese planes were shot down by U.S. carrier- based planes and anti-aircraft fire from U.S. ships.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The first guided missile to be used in force, the V-1 was powered by a pulse-jet engine and resembled a small aircraft.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The Tornado is supplemented by the
Harrier GR7/GR7A, which is used in the strike and
close air support roles, and to counter enemy air defences. The Harrier is being upgraded to GR9/GR9A standard with newer systems and more powerful
Rolls Royce Pegasus engines. The Harrier GR9 was formally accepted into RAF service in late September 2006.
Air defence and airborne early warning aircraft
.^ Panavia Tornado ECR , GAF/JBG 32, static, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 17/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Eurofighter Typhoon DA2 , British Aerospace, displaying, Fairford RAF , IAT95 , 22-23/7/1995 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Panavia Tornado F.3 , RAF/25 Squadron, take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 25-26/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Their task is to defend the UK’s airspace.
.^ Japanese planes were shot down by U.S. carrier- based planes and anti-aircraft fire from U.S. ships.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[18]
.^ Eurofighter Typhoon DA2 , British Aerospace, displaying, Fairford RAF , IAT95 , 22-23/7/1995 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Eurofighter Typhoon DA4 , British Aerospace, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 25-26/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It's exactly one year since I posted about RAF being no more .
The RAF's second operational Typhoon unit,
11 Sqn, reformed on 29 March 2007, joining
3 Sqn, also based at
RAF Coningsby. The Tornado F3s at RAF Leuchars will gradually be phased out and replaced with Typhoons, which will also be based at RAF Leuchars.
.^ Hawker Hunter T.7 , private/Classic Jet Aircraft Co., G-BVGH, RAF/12 Squadron marks, take-off, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 18/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Hawker Hunter T.7 , private/Classic Jet Aircraft co., G-BVGH, landing, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 15/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Both the Sentry and the Tornado F3 have been involved in recent operations including over
Iraq and the
Balkans.
Reconnaissance aircraft
The
Tornado GR4A is fitted with cameras and sensors in the visual, infra-red and radar ranges of the spectrum.
The
Nimrod R1 provides electronic and signals intelligence.
The new
Sentinel R1 (also known as ASTOR – Airborne STand-Off Radar) provides a ground radar-surveillance platform based on the Bombardier Global Express long range business jet. These will be supplemented in 2009 by four
Beechcraft Shadow R1 aircraft equipped for the
ISTAR role over Afghanistan.
[19]A pair of
MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned aerial vehicles have been purchased to support operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan. They are operated by
No. .^ English-Electric/BAC Canberra T.4 , RAF/39 (1 PRU) Squadron, take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 27/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ English-Electric/BAC Canberra T.4 , RAF/39 (1 PRU) Squadron, prototype marks (really WJ874), take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT99 , 26/7/1999 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ English-Electric/BAC Canberra PR.9 , RAF/39 (1 PRU) Squadron, take off, Fairford RAF , RIAT98 , 25-26/7/1998 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
A third MQ-9 is in the process of being purchased.
[20]Support helicopters
.^ British and American airborne troops parachuted into Holland to capture the Arnhem bridge as part of Op-eration Market Garden.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Using a gain-of-function mutation it has been shown that D-raf acts to transmit this and other late-acting embryonic Egfr signals.
^ However, it has been found that KSR plays a structural role in modulating Raf/MEK/MAPK signal propagation and it does not appear to phosphorylate Raf-1.
^ In mammalian cells, Raf-1 is regulated by a variety of inputs including the enzymatic function of PKC, Src, and Jnk kinases that upregulate activity.
.^ Miller persuaded the U.S. Army to accept his service to "put a little more spring into the feet of our marching men and a little more joy into their hearts."- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 10/19/04) 1944 Oct 19, The Navy announced that black women would be allowed into Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The navy was composed of Atlantic Command in Halifax, N.S., and Pacific Command in Esquimalt, B.C., and the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve) [RCN(R)] located in 21 cities across the country.- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
.^ Using transfection experiments and an RNAi-based rescue assay in Drosophila S2 cells, it has been demonstrated that CNK has antagonistic properties with respect to RAF activity.
^ In those D-raf null embryos lacking ß- gal expression, otd mRNAs were detected only in cells of the head, similar to Egfr embryos (Radke, 2001).
^ He had no high-explosive shells onboard and only half the ship's required complement, a third of these being RNCVRs.- Petition to Restore the Royal Designation:Royal Canadian Navy-Royal Canadian Air Force 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC rcn-rcaf.blogspot.com [Source type: General]
It was announced in March 2007 that the RAF will take delivery of six additional
Merlins.
.^ The Santa Fe Document, which was a sequel to The Rockefeller Report, was originally titled "Inter-American Relations, Shield of the New Order and Sword of the U.S. Ascent to World Power."
It was also announced that eight
Chinook HC3s, that are in storage, will be modified for the battlefield support role.
Maritime patrol
The
Nimrod MR2's primary role is that of
Anti-Submarine Warfare and
Anti-Surface Unit Warfare.
.^ Using transfection experiments and an RNAi-based rescue assay in Drosophila S2 cells, it has been demonstrated that CNK has antagonistic properties with respect to RAF activity.
It can also drop pods containing life rafts and survival supplies to people in the sea.
Transport and air-to-air refuelling aircraft
.^ Ideally, you'd have a basic car that seated two, with maybe two add-ons for more passengers, and another one or two add-ons for cargo.- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
^ Maximilian Volke, a German ace pilot, took off from a northern Italian air base with three other fighters to intercept a group of American bombers.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Japanese aircraft carrier Hijo was sunk by US air attack.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules , USAF/48 AS, taxing, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 18/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Lockheed C-130J-30 Hercules , USAF/48 AS, static, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 17/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Boeing Chinook HC.2 , RAF/18 Squadron, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 17/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Boeing C-17A Globemaster III , RAF/99 Squadron, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT2005 , 16/7/2005 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Boeing C-17A Globemaster III , USAF/437 AW 17 AS, flightline, Fairford RAF , RIAT99 , 25/7/1999 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Black type reads: "Native American Indian Alliance, Culture Days, April 17 & 18, Student Union, 12:00-5:00 p.m...Brian Tripp."- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
The MoD has said "there is a stated departmental requirement for eight" C-17s and a seventh has been ordered for delivery in December 2010.
[21]
Search and rescue aircraft
Although established with a primary role of military search and rescue, most of their operational missions are spent in their secondary role of conducting civil search and rescue; that is, the rescue of civilians from at sea, on mountains and other locations.
.^ Physical Description: Center Activities and Programs "Royal Chicano Air Force Restrospective Poster Art--In Search of Mr. Con Safos" Exhibition; 1989; .- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
Training aircraft
Elementary flying training is conducted on the
Tutor T1. The Tutor is also used, along with the
Viking T1 and
Vigilant T1 gliders, to provide air experience training and basic pilot training for
air cadets.
Basic pilot training for fixed-wing and helicopter pilots is provided on the
Tucano T1 and
Squirrel HT1, while weapon systems officer and weapon systems operator training is conducted in the
Dominie T1.
.^ The first guided missile to be used in force, the V-1 was powered by a pulse-jet engine and resembled a small aircraft.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ There is little evidence that these hits were more than accidental collisions or last-minute decisions by pilots in doomed aircraft, of the kind likely to happen in intense sea-air battles [see Oct 21].- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Future aircraft
.^ Both the move to a new forum system, and the RAF Awards that were recently planned have been cancelled.
These include:
- The Nimrod MR2 fleet is to be replaced by nine aircraft rebuilt to Nimrod MRA4 standard. Originally scheduled to be in service in 2003, these aircraft are now expected to enter service in late 2010.
- The Airbus A400M, of which 25 are to be used to replace the remaining Hercules C-130Ks.[22]
.^ Sullivan+Cromwell+nazi As Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles used Sullivan and Cromwell to help carry on his support for former Nazi businessmen.
^ United States), but also said undeniably loyal Americans of Japanese ancestry could not continue to be detained (Ex parte Endo).- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Now I'll confess that Detroit has done some amazing things to civilize the handling of the truck since Americans decided that they wanted the least sophisticated design possible for their cars about ten years ago.- Asymmetrical Information: SUV safety 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.janegalt.net [Source type: General]
[23]
Symbols, flags, emblems and uniform
Following the tradition of the other British fighting services, the RAF has adopted symbols to represent it and act as a rallying point for its members.
.^ (AH, 12/02, p.4) 1944 Mar 4, A squadron of American B-17 bombers hit Berlin for the first time during daylight hours.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The design was approved by
King George V in 1921, after much opposition from the
Admiralty, who have the right to approve or veto any flag flown ashore or on board ship.
.^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Much worse than after the First World War.
^ By Ronald Reagan on World War Two Reinhard Gehlen and U.S. Intelligence In 1956, control of the Gehlen Org shifted from the CIA to West Germany's ...
.^ Red, gold, white, blue and green circles surround the image.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Mesoamerican and personal iconography in yellow, orange, blue, white and red.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Image of a blue and red Jesus with white thorns on a red circular background.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
.^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 10/20/97)(MC, 10/20/01) 1944 Oct 21, During World War II, U.S. troops captured the German city of Aachen.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 8/14/07) 1944 Sep 6, During World War II, the British government relaxed blackout restrictions and suspended compulsory training for the Home Guard.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ (AP, 9/12/06) 1944 Sep 12, During World War II, U.S. Army troops entered Germany for the first time, near Trier.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 10/20/97)(MC, 10/20/01) 1944 Oct 21, During World War II, U.S. troops captured the German city of Aachen.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ (AP, 8/14/07) 1944 Sep 6, During World War II, the British government relaxed blackout restrictions and suspended compulsory training for the Home Guard.- Timeline 1944 22 September 2009 12:35 UTC timelines.ws [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Gradation background of red/dark blue/light blue.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Dark blue to light blue gradation background.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Colors: florescent orange, florescent pink, yellow, blue, green, ochre, red, black, and blue.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
.^ Mesoamerican and personal iconography in yellow, orange, blue, white and red.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ Image of a blue and red Jesus with white thorns on a red circular background.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
^ On a blue background with white splatters a male figure with metalic gray pants and a blue and red plaid shirt, holds a microphone singing.- Royal Chicano Air Force Archives 18 January 2010 8:35 UTC www.oac.cdlib.org [Source type: General]
.^ Northrop B-2A Spirit , USAF/509 BW 393 BS, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT99 , 24-25/7/1999 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ A Suggestions board has been added to RAF for the 2nd time in our almost four year history.
^ Lockheed C-130H Hercules , USAF/302 AW, displaying, Fairford RAF , RIAT99 , 24-25/7/1999 .- www.paulnann.com Military Aviation Photo Gallery - Location: Fairford RAF 3 February 2010 17:39 UTC www.paulnann.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The RAF inherited the motto from the RFC.
The
Badge of the Royal Air Force was first used in August 1918. In
heraldic terms it is: "In front of a circle inscribed with the motto Per Ardua Ad Astra and ensigned by the Imperial Crown an eagle volant and affronty Head lowered and to the sinister."
[25] Although there have been debates among airmen over the years whether the bird was originally meant to be an albatross or an eagle, the consensus is that it was always an eagle.
[26]In 2006 the RAF adopted a
logotype featuring a roundel and the Service's unabbreviated name (shown at the top of this article). The logotype is used on all correspondence and publicity material and aims to provide the Service with a single, universally-recognizable brand identity.
See also
References
Notes
- ^ a b RAF – Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ Royal Air Force 90th Anniversary History of the RAF
- ^ "RAF History Timeline 1917 to 1918". Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom). http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/line1917.html. Retrieved 2010-January-31.
- ^ Table 2a - Strength of UK Armed Forces - full time trained and untrained personnel. TSP Quarterly Report - Total Strength of UK Armed Forces, 1 October 2009. Accessed 1 January 2010.
- ^ Defence Analytical Services Agency The MOD Mission
- ^ RAF website
- ^ RAF website
- ^ Royal Air Force 90th Anniversery History of the RAF
- ^ The Churchill Centre – Speeches & Quotes
- ^ Paul Brickhill, The Dambusters
- ^ BBC, Your Pictures: RAF Flypast
- ^ Tornados Bound for Kandahar, Air Forces Monthly, August 2008 issue, p. 8.
- ^ "Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (ACAS)". Royal Air Force web site. Royal Air Force. 2008. http://www.raf.mod.uk/structure/acas.cfm. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ^ www.raf.mod.uk 31 March 2006. Command Structure.
- ^ "Defence Personnel Totals, armedforces.co.uk". http://www.armedforces.co.uk/mod/listings/l0013.html.
- ^ BBC News Fly-past for Britain's oldest man
- ^ AirForcesMonthly.August 2008.p9
- ^ Air base in front line fully-armed – Salisbury Journal, Monday 29 October 2007
- ^ "UK converts King Air 350s into ISTAR platforms". www.defence-solutions.co.uk. 2009-01-13. http://www.defence-solutions.co.uk/Public/News/news_view.aspx?articleid=52. Retrieved 2009-02-16.
- ^ Air Forces Monthly, December 2007 issue, p.6.
- ^ Royal Air Force to Acquire 7th Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
- ^ Royal Air Force – A400M
- ^ United Kingdom - RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Aircraft
- ^ Cranwell Heraldry Part One: The Royal Air Force Badge – The Heraldry Society, September 2005
- ^ a b Air Ministry Orders A.666/49, 15 September 1949
- ^ It’s an albatross, it’s an eagle … it’s an eagle
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