RAF Leuchars Airshow – Sat 7 Sep 13

The 2013 Leuchars Airshow takes place on Sat 7 Sep 13. The Airshow will be the 65th ‘Battle of Britain at Home Day’ to be held at RAF Leuchars. The Theme of this year’s event is… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

RAF Lossiemouth prepares for Tornado/Typhoon transition

Building work at RAF Lossiemouth has begun in preparation for the transition from Tornado aircraft to Typhoons. Hangar 3 has been renovated in… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Dr Andrew Murrison MP visits RAF Leuchars

The Minister for International Security Strategy, Dr Andrew Murrison MP has visited the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) facility at RAF Leuchars, meeting personnel of the Typhoon Force that hold at high readiness to scramble in… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

6 Sqn prove themselves in the Middle East on Ex Shaheen Star 5

RAF personnel from 6 Sqn, RAF Leuchars have been taking part in a multinational exercise from 906 Expeditionary Air Wing in the Middle East. Exercise Shaheen Star 5, is a Combined Air Operation exercise conducted over… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

CAS visits RAF Leuchars and Lossiemouth

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton has visited the two RAF stations north of the border at Lossiemouth and Leuchars. CAS, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton said: “I have greatly enjoyed my… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The mixed multi-nation air contingent that is: Joint Warrior

The mixed multi-nation air contingent that is: Joint Warrior. More than 40 fixed-wing aircraft, 30 helicopters and 40 warships, from the UK, the Netherlands, Canada, France, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Germany, over 12,000 personnel are taking part in Exercise Joint Warrior this week. Conducted in the spring and autumn of each year the exercise provides… More information

In the Jungle – 1(Fighter) Sqn and RAF Regiment working together

1(Fighter) Squadron from RAF Leuchars, have been flying Close Air Support training missions in the Malaysian jungle, working with RAF Regiment Joint Tactical Air Controllers (JTACs), to further develop Typhoon Multi-Role capability. The JTACs, who provide a critical link between… More information

3 RAF teams involved in Cairngorms rescue

A major search operation was launched over the weekend involving three mountain rescue teams from RAF Leeming, Leuchars and Kinloss. SAR teams and dogs were all involved in the operation to seach for a group of students from Leeds University who had not returned. Five of the party were airlifted by a RAF Lossiemouth Sea King…More information »

100 Typhoons and counting…

No 1 (Fighter) Sqn, reformed just 4 months ago at RAF Leuchars, has taken delivery of the 100th Typhoon to enter service. OC No 1 (Fighter) Sqn, Wg Cdr Mark Flewin, said: “There can be no better example of the strides we are taking to growing the Typhoon Force than the stand-up of 1 (Fighter) Sqn and it is fantastic to have taken delivery of this brand new, milestone aircraft…More information »

Growth of RAF Typhoon Force in Scotland

Armed Forces Minister Andrew Robathan has paid a visit to RAF Leuchars to witness first-hand the progress that the RAF has made in growing the Typhoon Force in Scotland. Andrew Robathan said: “It has been hugely reassuring and heartening for me to meet and talk to the men and women of RAF Leuchars who, every day of the year, maintain the highest levels of readiness in carrying out this vital role. They are professional and dedicated…See full details