Museum Diaries: South Wales Aviation Museum
Visit the South Wales Aviation Museum at St Athan through JET Art Gallery’s Museum Diaries, featuring the F-4 Phantom II, Blackburn Buccaneer and Sea Harrier.
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Museum Diaries: Fleet Air Arm Museum
You don’t have to be a pilot to know that low flying in mountain valleys is fun. The best students at RAF Valley got the chance to fly the A5 pass in formation just like these two in the painting aptly called “Rock and Roll”
Flying High: Rory Underwood on Life in the RAF and Rugby
Rory Underwood MBE reflects on balancing an RAF flying career with international rugby, including his experiences flying the Tornado GR1, Canberra and Hawk.
The F-117 Nighthawk: Stealth in Gulf War One
F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first operational stealth aircraft. This ground-breaking aircraft played a crucial role in the success of the coalition forces during Gulf War One.
Operation Black Buck: A Daring Triumph in the Skies
Operation Black Buck was one of the most remarkable long-range air operations of the 1982 Falklands War. RAF Vulcan bombers flew from Ascension Island to strike targets around Port Stanley, supported by an elaborate chain of Victor tanker aircraft. The Vulcan and Victor were both part of Britain’s RAF V Bomber Force, alongside the Vickers […]
TSR-2: Unfulfilled Promise of an Aviation Icon
Conceived in the late 1950s, the TSR-2 project aimed to address the RAF’s need for a versatile, high-speed, low-level strike and reconnaissance aircraft. Designed to penetrate enemy airspace at low altitudes, the TSR-2 was poised to be a technological marvel, boasting advanced avionics, supersonic speed, and exceptional range.
Echoes of Struggle: The Bosnia Conflict
The roots of the Bosnia Conflict can be traced to the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s. As the various republics sought independence, Bosnia and Herzegovina became a focal point of tension due to its diverse population comprising Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs.
Wings of Resolve: The RAF in the First Gulf War
The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq in August 1990 prompted an international response, with a coalition of nations joining forces to reverse the aggression. The RAF, equipped with a diverse range of aircraft and skilled personnel, became a linchpin in the coalition’s air campaign.
The Resurgence of 809 Naval Air Squadron
History of 809 Naval Air Squadron:
The roots of 809 Naval Air Squadron trace back to World War II, where it played a pivotal role in maritime operations, contributing to the success of the Royal Navy. Throughout its history, the squadron earned a reputation for excellence, participating in critical missions and earning numerous accolades for its contributions to naval air power.