100 years ago today, King George V signed the Air Force (Constitution) Act 1917 into law which authorised the formation of the Royal Air Force. Today we commemorate the courage, service and sacrifice of the pioneers who laid the foundation for the creation of today’s RAF. | Royal Air Force

The RAF’s oldest Reserve Squadron, 502 (Ulster) Squadron was presented with a new Battle Honours Standard at Aldergrove Flying Station, the ‘home’ of the Royal Air Force in Northern Ireland. The new Standard recognises the history and valour of the Squadron since its formation in 1925 and replaces the last Standard presented in 1954 which was laid up in St Anne’s Cathedral. Find out more about the new Standard: http://bit.ly/2wl9hcp | Royal Air Force

2.3K views · 111 reactions | From handymen to medics and event planners, our RAF Reservists bring a variety of skills that enhance our capabilities and adaptability, ensuring we’re prepared for any challenge that comes our way. In this video, we look at what skills our Reservists bring back to their civilian jobs as a result of RAF training and experiences, heard directly from their own employers. | Royal Air Force | Facebook

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Aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force will celebrate His Majesty The King’s Birthday with a flypast this afternoon. 70 aircraft will fly through the skies above Buckingham Palace and The Royal Family at 13:00, subject to weather, serviceability, and operational commitments. #KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour | Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force and Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft are ‘dogfighting’ in a major airpower training exercise in the skies above Britain. For Exercise Indradanush the IAF has flown their Russian built Flanker jet fighters, along with transport and tanker aircraft, across three continents to train with their RAF counterparts. Designed to reinforce the strategic relationship and enhance the mutual operational understanding between the two air forces, pilots and ground forces from both nations are pa