David Cameron views the housing situation at RAF Brize Norton

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, and Minister of State for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans, Mark Francois have visited RAF Brize Norton with a particular interest in welfare and housing on the Unit. Following a brief… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Plans for RAF aircraft to be used to evacuate Britons from South Korea

As tensions on the Korean peninsula grow the Sunday Express is reporting that the Foreign and Commonwealth office is putting in train plans to evacuate up to 3,000 British nationals from South Korea using… More information

RAF Support African Mission

A RAF C17 aircraft has flown troops from Ghana to Bamako as part of the UK’s support for the international intervention in Mali. The move was in response to a Ghanaian request. Peter Jones, British High Commissioner to Ghana, said: “This is a moment where the international community is coming together for a shared challenge…See full details

99 Sqn update from Evreux Airbase

RAF C-17 operations in support of the French military in Mali are continuing from Evreux Airbase near Paris. Since the short notice commencement of Op Newcombe, C-17 Globemaster aircraft operated by 99 Sqn have been flying 5000 mile round trip missions on a near daily basis. Wg Cdr Simon Bellamy said: “I genuinely think the French have warmed to us and enjoyed having us around…See full details

350 Military Personnel to deploy to Mali

Downing Street has announced that 350 UK military personnel are to deploy to Mali and West Africa to support French forces. Also offered were: the continued deployment of the RAF C17 and Sentinel aircraft; allowing the US to operate air refuelling platforms from the UK…The UK also offered to set up a combined joint logistics HQ in Mali but the French have declined this offer…More information »

RAF assistance of Mali situation likely to be stepped up

It is reported the Government is to discuss offering more assistance to French forces fighting Islamist rebels in Mali. The RAF is already giving logistical support with two C-17 aircraft assisting but it is thought David Cameron is likely to offer more assistance with further transport and surveillance. The MoD says there are no plans to offer ground forces…More information »

RAF fly in Support of the French

Two RAF C17 aircraft from 99 Sqn have flown to France in support of the French military efforts in Mali. The aircraft will be used to transport French hardware and equipment to Barnako in the West African state of Mali where the French are in support of the Malian government in attempting to contain Islamic rebels. David Cameron says no UK Service personnel will be used on the ground in Mali…More information »

MoD Savings allow Purchase of extra C-17

The Prime Minister has announced that the MoD is to order an additional C-17 Globemaster, taking the number of aircraft in the RAF’s fleet to eight.Speaking in the House of Commons, David Cameron said: “Because the MoD’s finances are better run and managed and because we have found savings, we will be able to purchase an additional C-17. This aircraft is becoming an absolutely brilliant workhorse for the RAF…More information »

PM makes surprise visit to Afghanistan

David Cameron has made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan. His intention was to fly to Bastion but a sandstorm made landing impossible and the C17 was diverted to Kandahar. There he met members of RAF 12(B) Sqn from Lossiemouth. The Christmas trip coincides with the publication of the First Annual Report of the Armed Forces Covenant and the government announcement that it is creating a cabinet committee…More information »