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The Few remembered at Westminster Abbey

By Sharon Black

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the nation yesterday in paying tribute to the massive sacrifice of the men and women of Fighter Command who defended the skies of the UK during the Battle of Britain.

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Red Arrows Olympics flypasts

By Sharon Black

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team – The Red Arrows are extremely proud to represent the Royal Air Force, the Armed Forces and the United Kingdom at the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

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RAF units to remain at Scampton

By Sharon Black

It has been announced that RAF Scampton is to remain the base for the RAF Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) – also known as the Red Arrows – and the RAF’s Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS).

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An explosive patrol in Helmand

By Sharon Black

While on patrol in Helmand last week, Lance Corporal Ryder of 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN) witnessed a Warrior armoured vehicle trigger an IED, and the soldiers on board escape without serious injury.