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The Hercules in the Falklands War
The Hercules in the Falklands War

10 May 2022

The Lockheed Hercules was an important transport aircraft used by the RAF in the Falklands War of 1982

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The Avro Vulcan: Part 3
The Avro Vulcan: Part 3

1 May 2022

The third part on the series of the history of the Avro Vulcan. Kris Hendrix looks at the Black Buck raids during the Falklands War.

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The Boeing Chinook
The Boeing Chinook

1 April 2022

The Chinook is an iconic helicopter which has served the RAF for over 40 years.

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Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman
Squadron Leader Lawrence ‘Benny’ Goodman

26 July 2021

A tribute to former RAF pilot Squadron Leader Lawrence 'Benny' Goodman

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The first flight of the Spitfire
The first flight of the Spitfire

5 March 2021

On this day, 5 March in 1936, now 85 years ago, the first Spitfire took the skies.

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Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes
Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes

16 September 2020

Citizen Airman 2: Ray Holmes and the ‘Buckingham Palace Raider’

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Vehicles of the Battle of Britain
Vehicles of the Battle of Britain

11 September 2020

The Battle of Britain may have been waged in the air, but there was a lot happening on the ground and at sea in order to keep the aircraft fighting.

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RAF women in the Far East
RAF women in the Far East

29 August 2020

What part did women play in the Far East during the Second World?

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The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947
The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947

15 August 2020

Touching the Sky with Glory: The Royal Indian Air Force, 1932 – 1947

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The Fall of Singapore: The Fall of Empire
The Fall of Singapore: The Fall of Empire

13 August 2020

Singapore was the symbol of the British Empire in the Far East. Yet, its defences were neglected and became exposed when Japan attacked in late 1941.

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The RAF and the Wolverhampton connection
The RAF and the Wolverhampton connection

11 June 2020

Wolverhampton had a strong connection with the RAF during the Second World War.

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‘The Flying Nightingales’
‘The Flying Nightingales’

7 June 2020

The ‘Flying Nightingales’ is the story of the female medical orderlies who flew aboard Dakotas to Normandy and back.

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Polish No. 303 Squadron and the Hurricane 80K
Polish No. 303 Squadron and the Hurricane 80K

3 June 2020

Thousands of pilots, airmen and airwomen joined the RAF during the Second World War. The Hurricane 80K commemorates the Few.

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The RAF’s role in the evacuation of Dunkirk
The RAF’s role in the evacuation of Dunkirk

26 May 2020

The RAF's contribution to Operation DYNAMO, the evacuation of Dunkirk in May and June 1940

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Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes

24 May 2020

‘Hidden Heroes’: The Untold Story of Jewish Personnel during the Second World War.

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A short history of RAF bomb disposal
A short history of RAF bomb disposal

18 May 2020

Bomb disposal has developed a great deal since the first wars. Some things, however, have changed little. Ewan Burnet, Curator of Film, explains.

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The bomber will always get through
The bomber will always get through

15 May 2020

A short history of RAF bombers

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VE Day 75
VE Day 75

7 May 2020

A critical look at the contribution of the RAF to the outcome of the Second World War

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The Few and the First Battle of Britain: Part 2
The Few and the First Battle of Britain: Part 2

26 March 2020

The ‘Englandgeschwader’ and its first raids caught British Home Defence unprepared, again.

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RAF Stories – Amazing Mothers
RAF Stories – Amazing Mothers

22 March 2020

Breath-taking stories of RAF mothers in our RAF Stories Project for Mother's Day

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