All news on the topic: RAF

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RAF Typhoons scrambled after hoax threat targets Qatar Airways flight to Manchester
Two RAF fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Qatar Airways flight bound for Manchester Airport last night - and now Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation.
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Teenager investigated after hoax bomb threat triggers RAF response to Qatar Airways flight
Police are investigating a hoax threat made by a 14-year-old boy to an aircraft heading to Manchester Airport.
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RAF jets scramble as Russian aircraft flies dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales in Arctic showdown
UK fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian plane after it came “unnecessarily close” to Britain’s flagship carrier in the Arctic Circle.
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How Britain would respond if Russia attacked Poland and triggered a NATO crisis
Poland has reportedly been warned that Russia is planning an armed “provocation” on its soil to test Nato’s resolve.
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Jamie Oliver forced to increase security as migrant camp just miles from home expands
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, 51, has been forced to increase his security due to rising concerns about the growing migrant camp just minutes from his home.
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Former Baader-Meinhof militant sentenced after 30 years on the run and €2.4m robbery spree
The 67-year-old had been on the run since the 90s when the gang, also known as the Baader-Meinhof gang, disbanded.
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Electronic attack targets RAF plane transporting UK Defence Secretary from Estonia
An RAF jet carrying the Defence Secretary experienced signal interference as it flew near the Russian border.
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Britain accused of weakening Falklands air defences as Argentina rearms with fighter jets
Ministers have been accused of downgrading air defences for the Falkland Islands as Argentina expands its air force.
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Tragedy in Bicester: Two firefighters and civilian killed in massive blaze at former RAF base
Following a fire at a former RAF airfield in Bicester, two firefighters and a member of the public have died.
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Machete-wielding gang raids RAF hero’s home and escapes with pet dog and £20,000
A family targeted by machete wielding thieves who stole £20,000 and their pet dog have been left to catch the gang themselves after police closed the case just one day later.
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RAF deploys fighter jets to intercept plane heading to Heathrow following ’bomb threat’
The captain of the plane could be heard telling air traffic control that the aircraft had a "suspected bomb" on board.
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RAF’s new fighter jet, hailed as an ’absolute beast,’ is a technological marvel
The next fighter jet planned for the RAF could be under review, as the ’absolute beast’ Tempest stealth fighter jet would be a technological marvel but could cost billions
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Prince William and Harry went from RAF Army Air Corps Apache pilots to air ambulance roles
King Charles handed over a prestigious role with the Army Air Corps to one of his sons
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RAF serviceman arrested in Majorca accused of raping Brit holidaymaker in Magaluf hotel after meeting her at bar
The serving RAF serviceman is accused of raping a woman at a four-star hotel in Magaluf. He is understood to have travelled to Majorca to take part in a rugby tournament
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Virgin Atlantic bosses set RAF fighter pilots in their sights in a ‘double-your-money’ deal
Virgin wants only fast-jet fliers who crew Typhoon and F-35 fighter planes