🌺 “Six operations together — a Lancaster crew lost over Belgium” No. 57 Squadron RAF 🌺 On the night of 3 November 1943, a Lancaster bomber of No. 57 Squadron RAF failed to return from operations. The aircraft was Lancaster W4822, flying from RAF East Kirkby on a major bombing raid against Düsseldorf — one of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. Hundreds of bombers took part, and losses were heavy, particularly on the return journey, as Luftwaffe night fighters hunted the bomber stream

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A 1 Squadron Typhoon roars into the sky at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, ready for another tough training serial during Exercise RED FLAG. The Exercise provides RAF aircraft and personnel with an opportunity to gain realistic experience of air operations in a demanding environment, working with some of our closest allies. Video: Sergeant Ralph Merry See more images and videos on our Tumblr. #RAF http://ow.ly/BYaIh | Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Typhoon Squadron have marked an important milestone with the commencement of flying as a Joint Squadron. Based at Royal Air Force Coningsby, No.12 Squadron is a unique initiative between the UK and Qatar and will provide the QEAF with valuable experience operating the Typhoon as they prepare to receive their first aircraft. The flags of both nations were raised at RAF Coningsby this week as Typhoons with new squadron markings flew for the firs

The 1(F) Squadron project officer explains the planning process which has seen a squadron of RAF Typhoons fly to the USA to participate in Red Flag, the most demanding and complex air warfare exercise in the world.#RAFRedFlag | Royal Air Force

Squadron Leader L. C. Wade, Officer Commanding No. 145 Squadron RAF, in the cockpit of his Supermarine Spitfire HF Mark VIII at Triolo landing ground, south of San Severo, Italy on November 12, 1943. This was shortly before the end of his second tour of operations in the Mediterranean area, where he had become the top-scoring ace with 22 and 2 shared enemy aircraft destroyed. #ww2 #aviation #military #pilot | World War II Aircraft