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Dambusters raid: a feat of courage and skill whose cost outweighed its achievement

Operation Chastise, as the Dambusters’ May 1943 bouncing bomb attack on the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe dams was officially called, was a heroic example of precision bombing by the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was also a very temporary victory.

The Conversation

"They all lived on half a pigeon’s egg each in the morning": The extraordinary life of Bill Wyman: WW2 evacuee, RAF airman, hit solo artist, bandleader, author, restaurateur, archaeologist, cricketer and Rolling Stone

Bill Wyman's time in The Greatest Rock’N’Roll Band In The World was storied, but there’s been much, much more to his life than that

Louder

RAF Typhoon fighters scrambled as Heathrow-bound flight latest target of bomb threats

Multiple fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by Indian air services this week

Evening Standard

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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak attend annual Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey

The event marked the 84th anniversary of the Second World War victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew.

Evening Standard

Honouring the French airmen who flew with the Royal Air Force on D-Day

The majority of the Allied troops who took part in the D-Day landings were American, British and Canadian. But a small number were French; part of the Free Forces serving with the Allies. The story of the "Groupes Lourds", French squadrons who were integrated into the Royal Air Force and…

France 24

Pen Inventor Davies-Smith Scribbles His Way To Success

Leighton Davies-Smith, a Ph.D. electrochemist, has designed outside-the-box pens for Parker to Paper Mate.

Investors Business Daily

The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces the largest UK deployment to NATO since the Cold War which adds 2000 sailors, 400 royal marines, and 16000 British troops to the NATO forces.

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Women treated as property in ‘humiliating’ Red Arrows environment, report finds

Bullying, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour was ‘widespread and normalised’ in the squadron, the report found.

Evening Standard

Women treated as property in ‘humiliating’ Red Arrows environment, report finds

Bullying, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour was ‘widespread and normalised’ in the squadron, the report found.

The Independent UK

Sexual harassment and bullying widespread and normalised in Red Arrows – report

The report found there was an ‘intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment’.

The Independent UK

Red Arrows pilots ‘sexually harassed and bullied’ women, damning report finds

RAF chief offers unreserved apologies for ‘widespread, normalised behaviour that was degrading or hostile’ to women

The Independent UK

‘We stand united’: RAF interception of Russian jets ‘sends strong message’ to Putin

RAF personnel return to UK after four-month mission, during which 50 Russian aircraft were intercepted

The Independent UK

Major change for the royal children reportedly confirmed - and it means they'll have much more freedom than the likes of William and Harry

The younger generation of royals will have more flexibility for their future aspirations, according to a source

Woman & Home

Incredible Edinburgh view from Red Arrows shared as planes mark King Charles' royal presentation

The view from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows planes has been shared online, after the display marked the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland to The King and Queen.

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Birmingham Post

Former RAF Serviceman flying high with Gloucestershire home surveys firm

Joel Fryer served in the Royal Air Force for more than 20 years before a career change brought him to GB Home Surveys

Daily Record

Stirling veterans left feeling 'disrespected' over city's Armed Forces Day snub

Local veterans say they feel left out and disrespected by not being invited to take part in Stirling’s Armed Forces Day parade. Hundreds of military personnel, past and present, took part in the Armed Forces Day parade through Stirling on Saturday.

Nottingham Post

Battle of Britain memorial flight cancels flypasts due to engine fault

Aircraft including Spitfires, Lancaster, Hurricane and Dakota had been due to take part in an array of Armed Forces Day events - full list

Wales Online

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight cancels flypasts due to engine fault

Aircraft including Spitfires, Lancaster, Hurricane and Dakota had been due to take part in an array of Armed Forces Day events - full list

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Daily Mirror

Red Arrows schedule for summer 2023 - all the places you can see the flying squad

The Royal Air Force's Red Arrow squad will be performing at events including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Royal International Air Tattoo, Blackpool Airshow and Eastbourne International Airshow

The Independent UK

World War II vet from Jamaica was modest, private man who volunteered in Britain's hour of need

A Jamaican man who volunteered for the Royal Air Force and flew bombing missions in World War II was remembered at his funeral as a dignified, gracious, quiet man with an old-school charm

The Independent UK

Mourners gather to pay tribute to black RAF pilot who flew in Second World War

Family members were joined by representatives from Caribbean community organisations and those who helped trace his relatives.

Liverpool Echo

King Charles Coronation RAF and Red Arrows flypast scaled back

The Royal Air Force tweeted ahead of the ceremony

The Independent UK

RAF officers working around the clock to perfect coronation duties

Along with the ceremonial King’s Colour squadron, regulars and reservists were selected through ballots to join the procession on Saturday.

The Independent UK

King Charles presents new Standards and Colours that will be carried at his coronation

The new monarch spoke of his ‘pride’ at the unveiling

The Independent UK

King speaks of ‘pride and gratitude’ as he presents new Standards and Colours

The four Colours and Standards which were consecrated will be seen during the coronation procession on May 6.

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