Ben Murphy
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Ben Murphy
@BenMurphyF35
Just a guy who likes to travel and likes to take photos. I’m a huge supporter of the RAF and my local base of RAF Marham and the awesome F-35 Lightning #AvGeek
Big news that Ukraine will get new Gripen fighter jets to strengthen their defences. With over 30% of each jet UK-built, this is set to provide a £500 million boost to the economy and support over 5,000 jobs across the UK. Hats off to Sweden’s leadership to secure this deal.
🚨 NEW: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad have been cleared over the alleged assault of a male police officer at Manchester Airport Two juries failed to reach a verdict and no further trial will take place
Well here it is - the Ferrari Luce. Their first EV. And…. erm. Well. Yes. It looks like that. 😐 Over 1000hp, 2260kg, 122kWh battery and 329 miles range.
First F-35B flight test complete for SPEAR. 🇬🇧⚡ Earlier this year a SPEAR missile from @MBDAGroup successfully completed its first test flight aboard the F-35B, marking a critical step toward sovereign weapon capability for the UK’s F-35 fleet.
Two RAF F-35B jets have been stranded at Lajes Airport in the Azores for two months after mechanical faults on their maiden flight from Lockheed Martin's factory in Texas. The £88m jets remain Lockheed Martin's property until repaired. It's the latest in a string of F-35 reliability problems for the RAF. Another jet was stuck in India for a month last year, one crashed into the Mediterranean in 2021, and a 2025 audit found the fleet could only perform a third of required missions. Source: The Telegraph
Two F-35B stealth jets, destined for the RAF, have been stuck on an island in the Atlantic for two months after mechanical problems on their maiden flights to the UK. The new F-35B Lightning warplanes experienced faults as they were being flown to Britain from the factory in Fort Worth, Texas, where they were assembled. They made emergency landings at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores and have not flown since. The planes were among the last batch of 48 aircraft being delivered, out of a total planned fleet of 138. Three other jets from the same lot arrived at RAF Marham in Norfolk last month. The broken-down F-35Bs, destined for the air force’s Lightning Force, remain the property of Lockheed Martin, the US manufacturer. telegraph.co.uk/gift/aadfe9098…
The Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Sir Geoffrey Clifton–Brown, has responded to correspondence from @DefenceHQ, around recommendations from the PAC's report on the UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability. Read more 👇 committees.parliament.uk/committee/127/…
Early design studies for the deck layout of HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales
If you would like this to be your new office window, the Speedbird Pilot Academy are open for new applications NOW until the 23rd of April. This is for a fully funded course, which subsequent to completing it successfully, will see you guaranteed a position at British Airways as a pilot. Requirements.. •You'll be 17-58 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training •Six GCSEs grade A-C or 4-9, including Maths, English Language and a Science or equivalent qualifications •Fluent in English •A valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel •Your height must be between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.90m (6'3"). If your height is outside of this range, you may be required to undergo a functionality check. •Able to obtain and hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria •Before training starts, you must have completed referencing and pre-employment checks •Have the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship Reach for the skies (and your dreams!) and apply here: careers.ba.com/Speedbird-Pilo… #avgeek #avgeeks #aviation
BREAKING: The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the calendar from 2027 as part of a new five-year agreement 🇹🇷 #F1 #TurkishGP
