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...because we hadn't given two weeks' notice. "It's ludicrous. I was once responsible for these bases. "Having had responsibility for the RAF, it was a good opportunity to be briefed on a base which is crucially important to this area.

In this article: Malcolm Rifkind, RAF, RAF Kinloss, RAF Lossiemouth, and UK

...targeted at them, wartime aerial photography pilots risked death every time they took off on a secret reconnaissance mission The Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany, in a reconnaissance photograph taken by the Royal Air Force on 14 March 1941

In this article: World War 2 and Germany

...a GBP6million compensation bid in London's High Court. Published: 8:00AM GMT 24 Nov 2009 Robert Uren was 21 and on the verge of an RAF career when he was injured taking part in an "It's a Knockout"-style event at RAF High Wycombe in July...

In this article: RAF, Rash, UK, and Cornwall

A former RAF employee from Cornwall has begun legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), claiming GBP6m after breaking his neck during a fun day. Robert Uren, 24, was trying to collect plastic toys from a pool during a game, when...

In this article: RAF, RAF High Wycombe, Cornwall, London, and UK

...-- and to be a committed serviceman : A World at War Lynn Ischay, The Plain DealerBill Mason, of Avon Lake, a Canadian who served with the Royal Air Force during World War II, keeps a photo at home of his favorite bomber to fly, a...

In this article: World War II, Ontario, Avon Lake, Europe, Cleveland, Dictum, and Powdered eggs

...residents from their homes, after heavy rains caused local flooding in the picturesque village, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The Royal Air Force and Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RLNI) rescue services have joined efforts to help around...

In this article: Royal National Lifeboat Institution, England, Cockermouth, England, and Ireland

...report, from the joint Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry of Defence Airproximity Board, said the risk of collision was high. An RAF official said lights in the nose of the Hawk jets had helped the pilots see and avoid the second aircraft...

In this article: RAF, Civil Aviation Authority, RAF Valley, Anglesey, Llanwrda, and Llandovery

Plans could see RAF bases close Two North Yorkshire RAF bases could face closure under proposals being considered by the Ministry of Defence. The plans could see all RAF fast jet training moved to a base in Anglesey which could lead to...

In this article: RAF, Anglesey, RAF Valley, RAF Leeming, and RAF Linton-on-ouse

...as well as its manpower. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said last night there was "absolutely no suggestion" that either RAF Kinloss or RAF Lossiemouth were at risk, but SNP politicians want guarantees on their futures. It is understood...

In this article: RAF, Scotland, RAF Kinloss, and RAF Lossiemouth

RAF Valley night rescues will halt from 15 November - 31 December Helicopter search and rescue from RAF Valley on Anglesey will not operate overnight, to ensure day-time crews are up to strength. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it...

In this article: RAF Valley, RAF, UK, and Anglesey