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25 October 2007

Typhoon in Top Gear TV Tournament

The team behind one of television’s most popular fast car shows thought it would be a great idea to race a 250 mph Bugatti Veyron, the world’s fastest street-legal car, and the twice-the-speed-of-sound Typhoon multi-role fighter, set to be the backbone of the RAF for the next 30 years. The result is a breath-taking filmed sequence which will be aired during the new Autumn series of BBC 2’s popular "Top Gear" programme, aimed at fast car buffs, this one scheduled for Sunday, 28 October 2007. Don't miss!

14 August 2007

New RAF promotions

The latest gadgets and gizmos are being used to get the message out that the RAF is recruiting. Podcasts, blogs, a mobile phone fitness trainer and video diaries from life on deployment are just some of the new ways the RAF is getting its message out.

TO VIEW THE CONTENT AND WATCH THE LATEST RAF TV AD VISIT RAF CAREERS

13 July 2007

RAF Linton plays host to excluded youngsters

RAF helps youngsters steer a new course

Young people who have been excluded from mainstream education for various reasons, such as their social and behavioral needs, benefit from opportunities to experience new things to help them get back on track. Recently RAF Linton-on-Ouse played host to some young people from York who clearly got a lot from their time chatting with pilots, getting into aircraft and being shown the ropes of what the RAF does.

06 July 2007

RAF provides vital help in flood rescues

We’ve all seen how bad the floods have been this summer but for some of our personnel it means getting into some of the worst hit areas to aid relief and save lives. Battling raging torrents and working against the threat of collapsing buildings, RAF Sea King crews saved more than 100 people trapped by severe floods after heavy rain and high winds battered Sheffield and northern England. Chinook helicopters have also been used to transport tons of sandbags to help against the rising water levels.

26 June 2007

The next live chat: 28 June

Reserve Officer Paula Willmot will be answering your questions live online between 5 and 6 pm on Thursday 28 June. Paula will be happy to answer your questions about her job, her experiences in the RAF and her travels to Croatia, Italy, Corsica and Iraq.

FIND OUT MORE, READ PREVIOUS WEB CHATS AND SIGN UP FOR A TEXT UPDATE

17 June 2007

RIAT ready to rock your summer

Held each July at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world's largest military airshow, has gained the well-earned reputation as one of the UK's top outdoor family events. As usual there are loads of things to do, and the line-up of aircraft is as spectacular as ever – no wonder it draws people from all over the UK and beyond! Check out the new RIAT website on the link below for full details.

VISIT THE RIAT SITE

14 June 2007

RAF remembers Falklands

You are bound to have noticed the Falklands is in the news at the moment as it is 25 years since the conflict there ended. The anniversary has been marked by special ceremonies involving the Queen and Lady Thatcher (PM back in 1982) to remember those involved, and the RAF has been prominent in flypasts and other events in recognition of its key role.

READ MORE ABOUT THE FALKLANDS CONFLICT AND COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS

28 May 2007

Jaguar bows out

As the RAF deploys its stunning Typhoon fighter jet, a classic is flying off into the sunset. The Jaguar has been a mainstay of operations since the early ‘70s and although it has had loads of updates over the years to keep it at the cutting edge of technology, it was finally decided to phase it out in favour of the more agile Typhoon. But don’t worry - the Jaguar will continue to wow the crowds at summer airshows for many years to come.

READ MORE ABOUT THE JAGUAR

03 May 2007

Bradford girls flying high

Girls from year 9 at Bradford’s Nab Wood school went along to RAF Linton-on-Ouse near York for a day of encouragement, motivation and more importantly - fun! The event was organised as part of the 'Aim Higher' initiative by the base's partners REEMAP (Raising Educational Ethnic Minority Achievement Partnership) to raise educational aspirations. Following the visit Sumaiyah Majid says she wants to be an Air Traffic Controller, adding "I enjoyed the whole day at Air Traffic Control - it was an amazing experience to go and see and hopefully I will do it in the future."

02 May 2007

Oliver’s high flying birthday

Oliver Cowling from Aberford probably had a new Play Station game high on his birthday wish list, but as his mum looked for an original present for his 14th birthday, a charity event offered the real thing – a flight in the Tucano simulator at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Oliver's parents bid £2500 for him and his brother Tom to have an unforgettable day and on hand was Pilot Officer Nick Callinswood who guided Oliver through the controls before they took a virtual flight over the Lake District. He said "It was great; everything looked a bit different from 500 feet above the ground. The best bit was going upside down."

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