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Airman killed in road accident in Italy

By Sharon Black

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that an airman from No 2 (Mechanical Transport) Squadron, Royal Air Force, was killed in a road traffic accident in southern Italy yesterday, Wednesday 20 July 2011.

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Additional RAF Tornado jets arrive in Italy

By Sharon Black

Four Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 fast jets have arrived at Gioia del Colle air base in southern Italy following last week’s announcement that the additional aircraft will provide further support to UK operations over Libya.

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HMS Diamond enters service

By Sharon Black

Following commissioning in May this year, HMS Diamond, one of the Royal Navy’s new Type 45 advanced air defence destroyers, has entered service following extensive sea trials, the MOD announced today.

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Tankies awarded Afghanistan medals

By Sharon Black

Soldiers from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) who served in Helmand province in Afghanistan for six months over the winter received their Operation HERRICK medals at a parade on Saturday, 2 July 2011.