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3 days ago · Most units of the Royal Air Force (RAF) are identified by a two character alphabetical or alpha- numeric combination squadron code. Usually, that code is painted on the aircraft belonging to that squadron.
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2 days ago · The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the second independent air force in the world after the Finnish Air Force (established 6 March 1918), by merging the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS).
5 days ago · Royal Air Force, youngest of the three British armed services, charged with the air defense of the United Kingdom and the fulfillment of international defense commitments. During World War II, pilots of the RAF distinguished themselves in the Battle of Britain and conducted a strategic bombing campaign on Germany.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5 days ago · World War II - Air Warfare, 1942-43: Early in 1942 the RAF bomber command began an intensification of the Allies' growing strategic air offensive against Germany. These attacks were intended to both destroy Germany's war industries and to deprive its civilian population of their housing, thus sapping their will to continue the war.
3 days ago · The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands offers a fun, award-winning day out for all the family. Entry is free and we're open daily from 10.00am. Visit the National Cold War Exhibition with its eye-catching architecture and design.
1 day ago · Now better known as Glasgow International Airport, Abbotsinch started life as a RAF airfield. It was initially home to No 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron flying Westland Wapitis before these biplanes were replaced by Hawker Harts in 1934 and again by Hawker Hinds in June 1936.
4 days ago · This collection of comprehensive and very detailed records contains a Roll of Honour for British, Commonwealth, Dominion, and Allied European Air Service members who lost their lives in service during the Second World War while under Royal Air Force (RAF) control, or with their own national air services. Continue reading ›.
