For over 100 years the Royal Air Force has defended British skies. 80 years ago, we experienced our greatest test in the Battle of Britain. The primary role for the RAF to this day continues to be the protection of the skies of the UK, through the Quick Reaction Alert system. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain/ #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force

Welcome to the first edition of the Royal Air Force 60-second update. Watch below to find out about what our Typhoons have been doing in Estonia, what Global Enablement have been doing on Ex Auxilium Fort, the delivery of a new Atlas aircraft and how our F-35 and Voyager aircraft have been busy in Alaska. ⬇️ #RAF #SecuringTheSkies | Royal Air Force

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29 RAF Aircraft, of 15 different types, from 8 RAF bases across the country will be flying over Buckingham Palace at 13:00 this afternoon. They represent the variety of Aircraft needed to secure our skies and protect our people at home and abroad. Here is the line-up, as you would see it from The Mall in Central London. #QBP2017 #TroopingTheColour | Royal Air Force