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Essential info for every drone operator to know and abide by.
Yesterday, a drone operator pleaded guilty to endangering an @RAFBBMF Hurricane aircraft during a flypast at Buxton Carnival on Saturday 9th July 2022.
Information on maintaining safe distances from military aircraft can be found here: bit.ly/3jVeWlC
Will you be watching the UK's first ever space launch live from Cornwall tonight? Good luck to all involved in the Virgin Orbit #cosmicgirl launch. 🚀🇬🇧
Tonight, Squadron Leader Mathew ‘Stanny’ Stannard, an RAF Test Pilot, will be in the cockpit as @VirginOrbit launches the first rocket into space from the UK. On behalf of the entire RAF, best of luck!
Watch the launch live at 9PM: youtu.be/5Co18HcyqHk
#CountdownToCornwall
#Congratulations to @PreetChandi10 for completing her quest to be the first woman to cross Antarctica on her own and unsupported. 👏 Capt Chandi has battled temps of -50°C and wind speeds of up to 60mph on her 1,100 mile, 57 day solo trek. A true inspiration. #polarpreet
Day 57.I made it to the #SouthPole,an incredible place to be!Didn’t stay long as I still have a big journey to go.I've been skiing 13-15 hours a day,averaging 5 hours sleep & not getting the mileage I want with the tough conditions: bit.ly/3QpGr2R #antarctica #inspire
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📸 Military photographers are deployed around the world with sailors, soldiers and aviators to document their work protecting the UK and its allies, and capture life behind the scenes.
👉 View the best shots of 2022 here: defenceimagery.mod.uk/fotowe…
ALT A member of the Kings Royal Hussars Battle Group uses the barrel of his Challenger 2 battle tank as a convenient washing line whilst on exercise in Poland.
ALT A soldier from C Company of 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment is greeted by a feline guest as he wakes whilst on exercise in Romania.
ALT Taken from the cockpit, this image shows the first operational air-to-air refuel of an RAF A400M Atlas.
ALT Royal Marines from 40 Commando practice helocasting into the sea in North Devon from a RAF Odiham-based chinook helicopter.
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As we lead up to the New Year, this video looks back at some of the monumental events the Royal Air Force has been a part of during 2022.
#NoOrdinaryJob
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As 2022 draws to a close, here’s a reminder of the work of the Armed Forces this year. Wishing a Happy New Year to all those who serve and those who support them!
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas, wherever you are in the world. From the whole team at Cherish Forces Plan. 🎄
#Congratulations to ⭐️ @TheBoyInTheTent Max Woosey ⭐️ for his 1000th night camping outside to raise funds for North Devon Hospice. Happy Christmas Max, you are an inspiration! 👏👏👏
Tonight will mark 1000 nights since I started camping out.
I’m so glad I didn’t take no for an answer (Sorry Mum!) I have had the best adventure ever!
#donttakenoforananswer #nevergiveup #adventure
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: A wonderfully heart-wrenching Christmas message from the Royal Navy. 🧸⭐️
Best of luck @PreetChandi10!🍀 We are loving your regular updates from Antarctica. An inspiration to us all. #polarpreet #nothingisimpossible
The British Army’s @PolarPreet is racing the clock to become the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported.
Click for the latest about her quest👇
army.mod.uk/news-and-events/…
#BeTheBest #OpportunitiesForAll
ALT Captain Polar Preet Chandi is standing facing the camera. Wearing a large blue coat with a hood, which has a fur edge. The hood is pulled up over the head of Polar Preet.
ALT In the foreground of the image is a compass, mounted in a white-framed harness. To the left of this is a pulk and some ski poles. In the background is the icy snowy landscape of Antarctica.
ALT A visual line on an online image of Antarctica, highlighting the distance covered by Polar Preet.
OFFICE OPENING HOURS
CHRISTMAS: The office will be closed from 2pm on 23/12/22 until 9am on 28/12/22.
NEW YEAR: We will also be closing at 2pm on 30/12/22 until 9am 03/01/23.
**The CLAIMS NOTIFICATION LINE will still be open 24hrs every day.**
Great news for Forces Families! 👏👏👏
raf-ff.org.uk/fhtb-here-to-s…
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Almost one in three service personnel are waiting for repairs to their accommodation, according to the shadow defence secretary.
Labour's @JohnHealey_MP spoke to #ForcesNews about some of the current problems with Armed Forces accommodation.
Read more here 👇
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What do soldiers train underground for?
Reserve infantry soldiers explain why during a subterranean warfare exercise.👇
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The #RoyalNavy’s major security operation of the autumn is complete…
The amphibious task group led by @hms_albion is home after operating across three continents, 12 countries and sailing a combined 50,000 miles on a crucial #NATO mission…
Welcome home!
PICS OF THE WEEK: This week saw HMS Glasgow, the newest @RoyalNavy frigate, lowered in to the water for the first time. 🇬🇧
#Glasgow’s namesake @RoyalNavy warship is safely back in city after being lowered into the waters of Glen Mallan & towed back up the River #Clyde to Scotstoun. Work will continue fitting-out the Type 26, one of eight new anti-submarine frigates being built in #Scotland.
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UK, Japan and Italy have agreed to launch the Global Combat Air Programme to develop a future fighter jet.
1️⃣ Entering service from 2035
2️⃣ Combining defence industry expertise
3️⃣ Creating high-skilled jobs in the UK and partner countries
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Congrats to @845NAS and your Mighty Merlin! 🚁💪
5000 Hours 🎉 🚁
Airframe ZJ121 becomes the first MoD operated Merlin helicopter in history to surpass 5000 flying hours.
Operating with B Flight on Op Achillean, the mighty feat was achieved just before @RFAArgus berthed in Malta.
Cheers to you, Echo! #FlyNavy #MerlinMonday
