Royal Air Force.
aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces
UK Readies Defence After Iran Warning
The United Kingdom states its forces are ready 24/7 to defend the country as Iran’s IRGC warns against using UK bases for US bomber deployments, reaffirming Britain’s commitment to defensive operations with the US and NATO. Iran warns of consequences, accusing the UK of becoming a participant in the conflict by allowing bases like RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia to support US strikes, raising the risk of broader escalation and challenging international law.
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About Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918 through the merger of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). Following the Allied victory over the Central Powers in 1918, the RAF emerged as the largest air force in the world. Since its formation, the RAF has played a significant role in British military history. In particular, during the Second World War, the RAF defeated the German Luftwaffe's efforts to establish air superiority over Great Britain during the Battle of Britain, and played a key role in the Combined Bomber Offensive alongside the USAAF.
Everything about Royal Air Force →- Country
- United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- Ministry of Defence Main Building
- Inception
- April 1, 1918
- Website
- https://www.raf.mod.uk/