How boom operators aboard the US Air Force's flying gas stations keep their cool doing an 'inherently dangerous' job

Business Insider spoke to a boom operator about their responsibilities aboard a KC-135 tanker at a base in England.

Man's mission to find owner of WW2 RAF notebook

A man who discovered an RAF notebook dating back to World War Two is appealing for help in tracing the owner or his family.
Flying

RAF Protector RG Mk1 Takes First Flight

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) first Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) has taken its first flight in the U.K., the service announced. Last month, the RAF said that it was preparing ...
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Asylum seekers plan for disused RAF stations lawful, judge rules

Government plans to use two former RAF stations to house thousands of asylum seekers can progress, the High Court has ruled. At a recent London hearing, West Lindsey District Council argued the use of ...
Flying

Royal Air Force Prepares Protector RG Mk1 UAV for Testing

The Royal Air Force has received its first Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) at RAF Waddington. The Protector, based on the GA-ASI MQ-9B UAV, will undergo ground and flight ...
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RAF Lossiemouth expresses ‘much sadness’ at death of Corporal Aarran Campbell

RAF Lossiemouth has with “much sadness” confirmed the death a “valued member” of the station. Corporal Aarran Campbell died ...
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'I hope to inspire others over-60 to keep physically active' - Sleaford fundraiser to take on Land’s End to John O’Groats ride for RAF charity

An RAF Reservist from Sleaford is pulling on the lycra and taking on an epic cycle ride to raise money for an RAF charity.