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  1. 9 hours ago

    On the 72nd birthday of the the Royal Air Force applauds the commitment, courage and sacrifice shown by everyone in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

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    12 hours ago

    Cpl Collette Mckay is one of 2000 Medical Reservists who work within the NHS by day and serve in the Armed Forces in their free time. On the NHS's 72nd birthday, she shares her story 👇

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  3. 13 hours ago

    RAF nursing staff wish colleagues a happy 72nd birthday. Personnel of the have been working closely with NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more:

    Four RAF nurses hold up a sign saying Happy Birthday NHS.
    RAF nurse hold up a sign saying Happy Birthday NHS from the PMRAFNS.
    RAF nurse hold up a sign saying Happy Birthday NHS from your friends & colleagues in the PMRAFNS.
    RAF nurse hold up a sign saying Happy Birthday NHS from the PMRAFNS.
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  4. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    On the 72nd birthday of - est in 1948, providing 1st class care to our great nation despite the challenges of . We’ll be saying at 5pm 👏🏼 & a special thanks to those supporting us whilst still putting their hours in with the

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    16 hours ago

    Happy birthday NHS! We’re celebrating today and taking the opportunity to thank all those involved in the fight against coronavirus.

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  6. 17 hours ago

    The Royal Air Force wishes the a Happy 72nd Birthday and thanks its staff and all those involved in the fight against COVID-19.

    RAF College Cranwell's College Hall Officer's Mess at dusk lit up with blue lights and NHS shining on it.
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    Jul 4

    RAF Marham remembers all those that have sadly lost their lives during the COVID 19 pandemic

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  8. Jul 4

    A Hurricane has been lit up in blue as an act of remembrance and reflection for all who have been lost to COVID-19. is a chance for the nation to come together and pay our respects.

    Hawker Hurricane aircraft in a hangar lit up with blue lights.
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    Jul 3

    Be all you can be. Meet Flt Lt Sasha Petersen! Sasha was the first Kazakhstan-born officer to graduate from RAF Cranwell. A top linguist, a fitness trainer, a Royal Society of Medicine Award winner - and a RAF nurse - ready to give care where others cannot go! 👏👏

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  10. Jul 4

    80 years ago LS Jack Mantle lost his life defending his ship from air attack, in the early days of the Battle of Britain. His actions earned him the Victoria Cross. This year we'll be commemorating the 's & the 's role in the Battle.

    Black and white image of LS jack Mantle defending HMS Foylebank using his anti-aircraft gun
    Black and white image of LS jack Mantle defending HMS Foylebank using his anti-aircraft gun
    Black and white image of LS jack Mantle defending HMS Foylebank using his anti-aircraft gun
    Black and white image of LS jack Mantle defending HMS Foylebank using his anti-aircraft gun
    in 1940 the only Naval VC won in the – and only one awarded for actions in UK – was earned by anti-aircraft gunner LS Jack Mantle, killed by Stukas attacking HMS Foylebank in Portland Harbour. 🔗 Read more at:
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  11. Jul 3

    RAF Typhoons were scrambled today to monitor Russian long-range aircraft flying in international airspace north of Scotland. A Voyager was also launched to conduct Air-to-Air Refuelling. Full story:

    RAF Voyager with Union Flag high above the clouds with an RAF Typhoon.
    RAF Voyager with Union Flag high above the clouds with an RAF Typhoon.
    RAF Voyager with Union Flag landing at RAF Brize Norton.
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    Jul 3

    📸 A Typhoon taking off from Siauliai Air Base, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, on a training sortie. is the 🇬🇧 UK's contribution to the Baltic Air Policing mission, and is a further demonstration of our commitment to the security of the region.

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  13. Jul 3

    Join the at on 15 July. Hear from , as well as Chief Scientific Advisor & many more as we explore why achieving and maintaining Information Advantage is so important to all our futures. Find out more:

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  14. Jul 2

    Tonight at 8pm on - The Red Arrows: A Year in the Sky. Go behind the scenes of the in this special programme, recapping how the team prepared for a season marking the centenary of the Royal Air Force.

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    Jul 1

    Fantastic to hear that in its first week SERVE (Service for Experienced, Re-joiner and Volunteer Engagements) has had over 11,000 page views since launching! Find out what it’s all about & discover new opportunities in the here 👉

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  16. Jul 1

    RAF Typhoons currently deployed in Lithuania have launched for the fifth time to intercept Russian aircraft off the Baltic coast line. Full story:

    RAF Typhoon aircraft above the clouds next to the Russian IL-78 MIDAS aircraft.
    RAF Typhoon aircraft in the sky next to the Russian IL-78 MIDAS aircraft.
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  17. Jul 1

    Personnel selected to fly and operate the Reaper RPAS now have an improved training system which also paves the way for the arrival of Protector RG Mk1. Full story:

    Reaper aircraft on the ground at night.
    Reaper aircraft on the ground during the day.
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    Jun 30

    No 1 FTS Essential Night Flying Training from 6 July for 3 weeks. Our world leading training ensures the best helicopter aircrew reach the front-line. Essential to this training is to fly at night so they can operate in any environment with crews using Night Vision Devices.

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  19. Jun 28

    Typhoons from and an RAF Voyager from joined in Exercise Magday. This saw our jets alongside German Typhoons and Tornados testing communication between national systems within 🇬🇧🇩🇪 More:

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  20. Jun 27

    A C-17 flew the first flight funded by carrying a field hospital for aid workers in West Africa playing a crucial role to improve health systems, prevent the spread of coronavirus and save lives. More:

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