Britain signs deal with Japan and Italy to produce Tempest fighters for RAF New jets would have potential to carry hypersonic missiles The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
UK to work with Italy and Japan to build next-gen fighter jets Downing Street aims for the jets developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to take to the skies by 2035. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022
‘Johnny’ Johnson obituary Last of the Dambusters who served as a Lancaster bomb-aimer during the RAF’s most audacious raid of the second world war The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
Last Dambuster George 'Johnny' Johnson dies aged 101 Johnny Johnson died at his home in Westbury on Trym at the age of 101 Bristol Post · Dec 8, 2022
Last surviving Dambuster, ‘Johnny’ Johnson, dies aged 101 Johnson was a bomb-aimer in squadron that destroyed German dams during second world war The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022
'The nation has lost a true hero' - last surviving member of RAF's 'Dambusters' air raid dies aged 101 Tributes are being paid to bomb aimer George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson Manchester Evening News · Dec 8, 2022
Last Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson dies aged 101 The RAF officer was the last surviving original member of the squadron that took part in the famous bombing raid on German dams The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
22 Matt Hancock bombshells from shameless Covid diaries as tell-all book lands The 'I'm a Celebrity' star discusses a number of topics in his juicy novel including his social distance-busting affair. Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
Tributes paid to ‘legendary’ Cardiff garage owner who was doing 12 hour days at his garage at the age of 89 A former RAF firefighter, Ron Austin was loved by his customers and was a 'good, honest and kind family man' Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022
Celebrations galore as Hamilton man turns 100 years old John Hamilton enjoyed various celebrations over the course of the week. Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022
War veteran amazed as ex-RAF planes fly over house for 100th birthday Alex Ritchie celebrated his 100th birthday two weeks after Remembrance Day. Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022
Uniformed soldiers to cover for striking UK Border Force staff Servicemen and women to wear combat attire when standing in for union members taking industrial action The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
Scots war veteran left man permanently scarred after slashing him with carving knife Shaun O'Donohue, 41, left 63-year-old Edward Cummings permanently scarred after the incident in Bo'ness, West Lothian. Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022
Veterans’ mental health hit by cost-of-living crisis – Help For Heroes survey Veteran mental health has declined in the last 12 months, an annual Help for Heroes survey suggests. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Red Arrows commander suspended after ‘having affair with junior colleague he got pregnant’ Wing Commander David Montenegro has been sent home from a Red Arrows tour following the claims
Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022 Red Arrows commander David Montenegro suspended over alleged relationship with team member It is being investigated
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022 Red Arrows commander removed as ‘affair with team member’ investigated Wing Commander David Montenegro joined the RAF in 1999.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 RAF’s first UK flight using 100% sustainable fuel a ‘breakthrough moment’ The RAF Voyager took to the skies over Oxfordshire using waste-based fuels including used cooking oil.
Birmingham Post · Nov 18, 2022 Airbus, RAF and Rolls-Royce complete landmark sustainable fuel flight An aircraft completely powered by sustainable aviation fuel has been flown in UK airspace for the first time
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 William refuses to back Mike Tindall to win I'm A Celeb and admits it's 'tricky' Prince William visited RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire today where he was asked if he was backing his relative Mike Tindall or his pal England Lioness Jill Scott to be the winner of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022 RAF personnel sacked after claims of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ among Red Arrows Allegations of misogyny, bullying and sexual harassment prompted an inquiry
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 William arrives at RAF base to learn about Typhoon jets The former RAF search and rescue pilot travelled to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire by helicopter.
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 British military trained Hong Kong police who beat up pro-democracy protesters The Ministry of Defence's admission follows controversy over former RAF pilots being paid nearly £240,000 to teach China’s top guns Western aerial combat tactics
Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022 Royal Navy, Army and RAF budgets 'being cut in real terms' Allowances for government departments will be devalued by inflation, which is currently at 10%
Wales Online · Nov 11, 2022 Armistice Day appeal to change rule that denies RAF widow of her military pension 'I never had chance to build up my own pension'