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Our Mission: getting pilots to the front line, safely and on time. Sicrhau bod peilotiaid yn cyrraedd blaen y gad yn ddiogel ac ar amser.

 Anglesey / Ynys Môn
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Come ☔ or ❄️, RAF aircraft and their crews continue to operate. This week, with the snowy backdrop of the Eryri National Park, a pair of Hawk aircraft from IV Squadron (@RAF_Valley) and Air Mobility Force’s Atlas, flying as ‘DREADNAUGHT44’, flew the iconic Mach Loop.
Atlas A400M from the side and closer up flying over snowy ground.

ALT Atlas A400M from the side and closer up flying over snowy ground.

Hawk T2 flying over snowy ground, photographed from the top as it flies on its side.

ALT Hawk T2 flying over snowy ground, photographed from the top as it flies on its side.

Atlas A400M flying over snowy hills, with blue skies in the background.

ALT Atlas A400M flying over snowy hills, with blue skies in the background.

Hawk T2 flying above snowy hills.

ALT Hawk T2 flying above snowy hills.

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DIO and @RAF_Valley in #Wales held a groundbreaking ceremony with our contractor, @LaganAviation, to mark the beginning of refurbishment of the Aircraft Operating Surface (AOS) and Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) systems on behalf of the @RoyalAirForce. 📸: Crown Copyright.
Representatives of the DIO, RAF Valley, the Royal Air Force, our contractors Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure Ltd, and RAF Valley staff, standing on the Aircraft Operating Surface (AOS).

ALT Representatives of the DIO, RAF Valley, the Royal Air Force, our contractors Lagan Aviation and Infrastructure Ltd, and RAF Valley staff, standing on the Aircraft Operating Surface (AOS).

A mechanical digger and an aircraft on an AOS at RAF Valley.

ALT A mechanical digger and an aircraft on an AOS at RAF Valley.

One of the mechanical diggers used in the refurbishment of the AOS, parked on the runway at RAF Valley.

ALT One of the mechanical diggers used in the refurbishment of the AOS, parked on the runway at RAF Valley.

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It was an honour to be involved in the repatriation of Tally
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BBC Wales News (@BBCWalesNews) profile pictureBBC Wales News
@BBCWalesNews30 Aug 2023
One of the world's rarest turtles is returning home to Texas after washing up 4,000 miles away in Flintshire bbc.in/3sw8Qwz
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We will have some early morning and night flying happening on Aug 27-29 and Sep 7-9 as part of a joint service exercise. Please enjoy this video from Ex KUKRI DAWN earlier this summer 🚁
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Our talented photographers caputred some of the best moments of our Family Day. A great day to say thank you to all our families for their support of all personnel at RAF Valley 🩵✈️ Thank you to all of our supporters and business partners for making this day a success
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'It's the best job in the world' bbc.in/3qcKGGo
Chinook: North Wales' role in pilots' military helicopters training

Chinook: North Wales' role in pilots' military helicopters training

The low flying helicopters are part of an operation which is the culmination of pilots' learning.

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✈️Things we love to see on a #SundayMorning ✈️ #ukmfts #rafvalley #royalairforce #sundayvibes
Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) profile pictureRed Arrows@rafredarrows16 Jul 2023
Our #RedArrows @BAESystemsAir Hawk T1s above a T2 variant at the 2023 Air Tattoo. #RIAT
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✈️That #FridayFeeling is in the air! If any of you are at #RIAT23 this weekend, show us your images below! ✈️
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Lets go Team Valley!! 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
JonEggingTrust (@JonEggingTrust) profile pictureJonEggingTrust@JonEggingTrust29 Jun 2023
Check out this awesome video from @RAF_Valley who threw themselves into our #PasstheBucket4JET challenge on Monday! What an incredible effort! 💪 Our thanks for the outstanding support from across the RAF 'sit up' family this week!🙌 #fundraising #RAF #challengeevents
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Aircraft from the @RoyalNavy, @BritishArmy & Royal Air Force will celebrate His Majesty the King’s Birthday with a flypast at 13:00. 70 aircraft will fly through the skies above Buckingham Palace & The @RoyalFamily. #KingsBirthdayFlypast #KingsBirthdayParade #TroopingTheColour
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Our Texans have returned after participating in His Majesty's the King's Birthday Flypast ✈️ Thanks to the team effort of the aircrew, support staff, and contractors of both @RAF_Valley and RAF Boscombe Down #UKMFTS @RoyalAirForce #rafvalley #TroopingtheColour @cabster3560
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✈️72(F) Squadron Texans taking off for His Majesty's the Kings Birthday Flypast in Trooping the Colour on Saturday✈️ #fridayfeeling @RoyalAirForce #rafvalley @cabster3560 #ukmfts #FridayFeeling #troopingthecolour
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Karl O@Foffyno114 Jun 2023
Omen formation as they flew over @RAF_Valley yesterday
Three c130 Hercules transport aircraft flying in formation

ALT Three c130 Hercules transport aircraft flying in formation

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Stevo@jungleboysteve14 Jun 2023
#goodbyehercules from all @RAF_Valley and @XXVSqn #anglesey – at Valley, Wales
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The flypast was captured by our photogs and videographers at: ✅ @RAF_Cosford ✅ @RAFWaddington ✅ @RAF_Leeming ✅ @RAF_Valley ✅ @RAFLossiemouth ✅ RAF Aldergrove ✅ @ComdtCranwell
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Replying to @RAF_Valley
Was well worth the 4am wake up!
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End of an era #Hercules fly past at @RAF_Valley
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Farewell to the Mighty Hercules! It was great to see so many of you joining us to bid a grand goodbye to the legendary aircraft that has served our skies so honouably for so many years ✈️ #royalairforce #rafvalley #Hercules #raf
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Estimated time for the flypast tomorrow is 1122 @RAF_Valley With so many of you blessed with an incredible talent for photography - we'd love to see your images as the @RoyalAirForce retires the Hercules ✈️✈️✈️ #rafvalley #tuesdayvibe #royalairforce #raf
Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) profile pictureRoyal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce9 Jun 2023
Eyes to the sky on Wed 14 June, as a formation of Hercules aircraft fly around the UK as a farewell salute ahead of retirement at the end of the month and transition to Atlas. The crews look forward to seeing you on the way, routing and timings here 👉ow.ly/xHGW50OJPSg
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