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Armed Forces Minister visits RAF in Estonia

Air May 16, 2019

The Rt. Hon. Mark Lancaster TD MP has visited the RAF in Estonia to assess the NATO air policing mission in the Baltic. The RAF in Estonia are deployed as 121 EAW and are conducting Op AZOTIZE – the RAF NATO Air Policing mission in the Baltic. After meeting many of the ...

Minister meets UK personnel based in Estonia on NATO mission

Land May 14, 2019

Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster witnessed the depth and breadth of the UK’s longstanding defence relationship with Estonia first-hand after his recent visit with deployed UK personnel. The Minister visited Royal Air Force Typhoons patrolling Baltic skies as part of the Alliance’s Baltic Air Policing mission, met with British Army personnel ...

RAF Lossiemouth welcomes new Typhoon Squadron

Air May 7, 2019

RAF Lossiemouth has added a new fourth operational Typhoon Squadron for its NATO and UK airspace operations. The Typhoon Squadron has been operational since the start of April but a ceremonial flypast and parade officially welcomed the aircraft. The personnel and aircraft of IX(B) Squadron will be at the heart of the UK’s Quick Reaction ...

RAF named as a ‘top 50’ employer for women

Air May 2, 2019

The RAF has been listed in the Times Top 50 as a leading employer for women after an improved commitment to diversity. The 2019 listing confirmed the RAF as a leading employer for women in an unranked list recognising workplaces for their commitment for providing a supportive environment. The listing was published ...