Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
Today, a Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar as part of the joint UK–Qatar Typhoon Squadron, successfully took out an Iranian drone heading towards Qatar.
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Alanah Donnell
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Alanah Donnell
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Head of Media, Engagement & Communications for the RAF. Mainly on here to celebrate their work and share dog gifs.
เข้าร่วม Mart 2009
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
✈️Royal Air Force announces new Chief of the Air Staff ✈️Huge congratulations to a local aviator – Air Chief Marshal Harv Smyth CB OBE DFC 👏We are incredibly proud to celebrate the promotion of a Northern Ireland native. Well done Sir!! 👇more detail..
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
The Defence Secretary John Healey has today confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of Air Marshal Harv Smyth as the next Chief of the Air Staff. Read more about Air Marshal Smyth’s appointment here: gov.uk/government/new…
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Congratulations boss!
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧@DefenceHQ
Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton is to be appointed the Chief of the Defence Staff with effect from September 2025. Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP congratulated Sir Rich on his appointment and thanked @AdmTonyRadakin_ for his distinguished service. ow.ly/1vXl50Whn8g
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
I met Paddy in January and we chatted about his time in the @RoyalAirForce. He talked about dogfights, bailing out and partying in London during those summer days of 1940. It was a privilege to meet him - one of a generation whose sense of duty inspires our people today.
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Blue skies, Paddy
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway DFC – Last of ‘The Few’. We reflect not only on his sacrifices, but the sacrifices of all those who served & fought in WWII. Paddy, thank you for your service. Per Ardua ad Astra raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
Before becoming a fast-jet pilot, Dan held a range of jobs and never really considered joining the RAF.
Your background doesn’t matter. We want motivated, driven individuals who are ready for extraordinary challenges.
Find your role 👇
recruitment.raf.mod.uk/find-your-role
#TopGunsC4
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
We are now pausing our live commentary of the episode out of respect for Squadron Leader Mark Long.
If you are affected by the show’s contents and need to speak with someone, call @CombatStress on 0800 138 1619 or head to our website 👇
raf.mod.uk/community-supp…
#TopGunsC4
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@RoyalNavy 🤝 @RoyalAirForce
Working together to protect shipping lanes through the Red Sea last year #OneDefence #TopGunsC4
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
Houthi rebels targeted the @RoyalNavy last year in the Red Sea, as HMS Diamond was tasked with intercepting weapon smuggling to Yemen and thwarting attacks on civilian shipping in the area. #TopGunsC4
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
Legal and policy advisors ensure that UK law and the international law of armed conflict are followed.
Find out more in this episode of InsideAir, where the team interviewed legal and policy advisors assigned to operations in the Middle East.
raf.mod.uk/news/articles/…
#TopGunsC4
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@gregbagwell High praise indeed! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series too
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16/ An extraordinary episode that captures some of the highlights of recent months - what’s next in Episode 2? - looks like it’s going to be air strikes in Yemen against Houthi rebels attacking international shopping on the Red Sea and Reaper ops over Iraq.
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The RAF’s latest series of its “Top Guns” documentary covers some of the most recent and serious uses of airpower. Well worth a watch to get a sense of what goes on often out of sight and out of mind with little or no fuss. What did episode 1 reveal? A 🧵1/n
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
🕘 Top Guns: Inside the RAF is on @Channel4 now! Our behind-the-scenes commentary is about to begin here. If you have any questions during the show we’ll do our best to answer them now, or during another episode. Watch live: watchlive.channel4.com #TopGunsC4
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
Thanks to @BBCBreakfast for having two of the @RoyalAirForce pilots from the new series on the sofa for a chat this morning.
Josh and Robbo are probably more comfortable flying on active operations featured on #TopGunsC4 but made it look easy🫡
Tonight 9pm @Channel4 👀
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Buckle up…
Mark and the fab True North team are ready to show you behind the scenes of life in the @RoyalAirForce
I can’t wait!
Mark Tattersall@Mark_Tatts
It’s back! #TopGunsC4 returns with huge drama as Russia threatens to destroy the RAF over the Black Sea, and Typhoon jets shoot down Iranian missiles heading for Israel. Please tune in! @pinstripedline @ChiefofAirStaff @DefenceSenseUK @SheridanDani @larisamlbrown @UKDefJournal @RoyalAirForce @DefenceHQ @JohnHealey_MP @DefenceOps @DefencePhoto @jeromestarkey @thinkdefence @DefencePhoto @C4Press @Channel4
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
🚨 Scramble, scramble, scramble!
Series 2 of Top Guns: Inside the RAF launches on @Channel4 from Tue 4 Feb at 9pm.
You'll be taken to the front line with our @eurofighter Typhoon pilots, as well as the secretive world of the RAF's Reaper force.
🔗 channel4.com/programmes/top…
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A incredible achievement! Stronger and further, together #WeAreNATO
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
The UK became the first nation to conduct a full transit through @NATO air space, from its most southerly point in the Mediterranean to the Barents Sea in the High North with a RAF Rivet Joint. @DefenceOps @DefenceHQ @RAFWaddington @RAFMildenhall @HQUSAFEAFAF #StrongerTogether
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
Tyche, UK Space Command's first satellite, is now in space 🛰️
It's also @DefenceHQ's first fully owned Earth Observation satellite and the first satellite to be launched as part of Programme ISTARI
This explainer outlines what Tyche can do, and how it fits into Programme ISTARI
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Alanah Donnell รีทวีตแล้ว
The @RoyalAirForce Poseidon sub-hunters are the most advanced maritime patrol aircraft in the world:
✅ Speeds of over 564 mph
✅ Cutting edge sensors and weapons
✅ Hunting down submarines and ships
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A week later and I’ve just about recovered, what a cracking #RIAT24
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
Did you miss @airtattoo last weekend? Or would you simply like to see more? 👀 Then sit back and enjoy a special, bumper edition of our 60 Second Update as we take you behind the scenes of the RAF at RIAT. Share your favourite RIAT memories with us below & roll on RIAT 2025! 👇
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It was a privilege and career highlight to meet Gp Capt Hemingway at the @IrishAirCorps centenary events. His story epitomises the spirit of the @RoyalAirForce: always ready to fly and fight. Many happy returns!
RAF Cosford@RAF_Cosford
Happy Birthday to Group Captain John Hemingway. He is 105 years old today and the last known survivor of the @RoyalAirForce Battle of Britain pilots and aircrew. The last of The Few. Many happy returns, sir.
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Love this, a great way to showcase our friends in @RAFFalcons and keep our 60 Second update fresh
Royal Air Force@RoyalAirForce
Don't look down! 🪂 From the @RAFFalcons comes the latest 60 Second Update: 🇦🇺 RAF aircraft train with @Armee_de_lair 🎖️ @ChiefofAirStaff awards new Wider Service Medals. 🧑🍳 No 3 Mobile Catering Squadron support Exercise Hades Warrior. 🏋️ RAF victory in Inter-Collegiate Games.
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