Women in Defence – the Chief of the Air Staff’s perspective

We are excited to announce additional tickets are now available to attend an exclusive Women in Defence UK virtual interview on Tuesday 2nd June, with Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston CBE ADC, Chief of the Air Staff for the Royal Air Force from 6pm to 7.30pm… More information

Chief of the Air Staff Coronavirus (COVID-19) Message

Today (19 Mar), the Chief of the Air Staff recorded a video message thanking the Royal Air Force for their hard work in these difficult times, and for the support of their families and loved ones. He also expressed his pride in the Royal Air Force’s support to the Nation at times like this… More information

RAF Chief of the Air Staff and CASWO Christmas Message 2019

Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston and Chief of the Air Staff’s Warrant Officer, Warrant Officer Jake Alpert share their Christmas message to you all… More information

New fast jet training takes off

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, has opened the High-G training and test facility at RAF Cranwell… More information

Chief of the air staff visits Royal Air Force personnel on NATO mission

The Chief of the Air Staff has visited Royal Air Force personnel conducting the NATO air policing mission which safeguards the integrity of Allies’ sovereign airspace… More information

RAF opens close combat role to women ahead of schedule

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that from September this year, ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women… More information

Chief of the Air Staff announces Exercise Eastern Venture

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, has announced the deployment of Royal Air Force aircraft and personnel for an international Exercise programme across the Asia-Pacific… More information

CAS Christmas Message 2015

For the past 2 years I have started my Christmas message by emphasising how busy the previous 12 months have been for the Royal Air Force – this year is… More information

RAF veteran receives medals – 75 years on from Battle of Britain

RAF veteran William Clark finally received his World War II medals today, 15 September, on his 95th birthday – and on the 75th anniversary of the Battle… More information

RAF Photographic Competition results 2015

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford presented the winners of the 2015 RAF Photographic Award with their prizes… More information