Fourth Quick Reaction Alert Squadron for RAF Lossiemouth

May 3, 2019 — RAF Families Federation

RAF Lossiemouth welcomed a new, fourth operational Typhoon squadron to augment its mission to protect UK and NATO airspace today, Thursday, 2 May 2019… More information

Posted in CAS Sir Stephen Hillier, IX(B) Squadron, RAF, RAF Lossiemouth, Typhoon. Leave a Comment »

New Shetland radar to better protect UK northern airspace

January 29, 2018 — RAF Families Federation

A new RAF radar facility reinforcing the UK’s ability to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, the head of the RAF heard today… More information

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Defence Secretary announces new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons

July 13, 2017 — RAF Families Federation

The Defence Secretary has announced the numbers of the UK’s two new Maritime Patrol Aircraft squadrons and the first commanding officer… More information

Posted in 120 Sqn, 201 Sqn, CAS Sir Stephen Hillier, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft, RAF, RAF Lossiemouth. Leave a Comment »

CAS’ Christmas message to the RAF

December 13, 2016 — RAF Families Federation

casChief of the Air Staff, Sir Stephen Hillier, and CASWO, Warrant Officer Jon Crossley, reflect on an outstanding year for the RAF as they share their Christmas message to the Whole Force and wider RAF Family… More information

Posted in CAS Sir Stephen Hillier, RAF, Warrant Officer Jon Crossley. Leave a Comment »